NOT LISTED FOR SALE

229 Richards Ave SW Grand Rapids, MI 49504

John Ball Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $291,000 - $334,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,720 Sq Ft
$182/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 22, 2016

Last sale price $115,000 $67 Per Sq Ft

Est. 173% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,926/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Screened Porch
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of July 2016

Great opportunity to live right next to the John Ball Zoo!!! Enjoy summer activities at the Park and the convenience of living so close to the center of downtown. This home offers 4 bedrooms with plenty of space, along with walk in closets. There is a spacious two stall garage and a very large and private backyard. The exterior of the home and garage have recently been sided and finished. The furnace is brand new along with a newer water heater and newer windows. Don't miss the chance to see this home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paul Beagle

Keller Williams GR North (Main) Listed on: 06/10/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Danielle Robinson

Five Star Real Estate (Main)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,616

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 53x165
  • Shrub
  • Property is zoned N/A, N/A

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,720 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,616

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1925
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 53x165
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1720.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • General Property Info:Design: Traditional
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1615.9
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: N/A
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Public Water: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Additional Items:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Outbuildings:Storage Shed: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1720.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Wood Floor
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1720.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 968.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • List Price: 109900.0
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Public Water, Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Size Area: 0.2
  • Lot Dimensions: 53x165
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8712.0
  • Zoning Description: N/A
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1615.9
  • Tax Year: 2016

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 10, 2016
Closed on
Jul 22, 2016
Sold by
Reynolds Dan J and Reynolds Reynold Lindsey
Bought by
Sisson Andrew and Sisson Lindsay
Seller's Agent
Paul Beagle
Keller Williams GR North (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Danielle Robinson
Five Star Real Estate (Main)
List Price
$109,900
Sold Price
$115,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
4.64%
Current Estimated Value
$313,431

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$198,431
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.97%
Original Mortgage
$109,250
Outstanding Balance
$87,572
Interest Rate
3.54%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$208,919

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2006
Sold by
Reynolds Dan J and Strodl Mark
Bought by
Reynolds Dan J and Strodl Mark

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$108,000
Interest Rate
7.58%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 2005
Sold by
Reynolds Dan J
Bought by
Richards Dan J and Strodl Mark

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2005
Sold by
Antor Gerald A and Reynolds Dan J
Bought by
Reynolds Dan J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 1998
Sold by
Rynlds Msnr J
Bought by
Rynlds and Rynlds Antor

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 1991
Sold by
Zimmer Zimmer P P and Zimmer Misner J
Bought by
Reynolds Dan Strodi Mark
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Sisson Andrew $115,000 Star Title Agency Inc
Reynolds Dan J -- Nations Title Agency Of Mi
Richards Dan J -- --
Reynolds Dan J -- --
Rynlds $83,500 --
Reynolds Dan Strodi Mark $61,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sisson Andrew John $35,000
Closed Sisson Andrew $13,000
Closed Sisson Andrew $6,000
Open Sisson Andrew $109,250
Previous Owner Reynolds Dan J $108,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/22/2016 07/22/16 Sold $115,000 +4.6% $67 / Sq Ft
06/13/2016 06/13/16 Pending -- -- --
06/10/2016 06/10/16 For Sale $109,900 -- $64 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $2,646 $154,000 $0 $0
2024 $2,646 $136,600 $0 $0
2023 $2,444 $116,800 $0 $0
2022 $2,457 $108,200 $0 $0
2021 $2,403 $95,700 $0 $0
2020 $2,297 $79,700 $0 $0
2019 $2,406 $74,800 $0 $0
2018 $2,323 $70,700 $0 $0
2017 $2,262 $57,900 $0 $0
2016 $1,625 $51,400 $0 $0
2015 $1,511 $51,400 $0 $0
2013 -- $47,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • P

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Paul Beagle

    Keller Williams GR North (Main)

  • D

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Danielle Robinson

    Five Star Real Estate (Main)

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 16028949

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-13-26-377-020

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49504 John Ball Park

229 Richards Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 229 Richards Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 since 10 June 2016 and is currently estimated at $313,431, approximately $182 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 229 Richards Ave SW is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Shawmut Hills School, Westwood Middle School, and Union High School.

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