NOT LISTED FOR SALE

230 Lawndale Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Fulton Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $393,259 - $421,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,595 Sq Ft
$254/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 19, 2020

Last sale price $305,000 $191 Per Sq Ft

Est. 33% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,328/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of October 2020

Charming, meticulously maintained, and substantially updated home in desirable Fulton Heights neighborhood. This all brick, 1-1/2 story shows perfectly! Seller just completed the following improvements: all new kitchen and eating area (upgraded electric, stainless appliances, quartz counter tops, backsplash, built-in beverage center, and shiplap); updated hall bath with new vanity and faucets; new paint; new carpet and vinyl; new light fixtures; and new patio door. Other recent updates: replacement windows 2019, roof in 2014, new concrete driveway/stoop/garage floor in 2017; new front and back doors; high-quality vinyl fencing and landscaping in 2017. Main floor offers large living room with wood-burning fireplace; bright and open kitchen and eating area; four-season room with vaulted wood ceiling; two bedrooms; and hall bath. Upstairs you'll find a private master suite with its own bath, double vanities, and tile shower plus huge closet with built-ins. Fully fenced in yard and deck make for great outdoor entertaining. Great location - close to Aquinas, Medical Mile, expressways, and downtown Grand Rapids. Seller has directed Listing Agent/Broker to hold all offers until Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 5:00 PM.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ken Grashuis

Greenridge Realty (EGR) License #6501185090 Listed on: 10/05/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Judith Morgan

Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors License #6501361178

Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,960

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 6,316 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 49 x 129
  • Shrub
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Property is zoned Residential-Imp, Residential-Imp

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,595 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Snack Bar or Counter
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,960

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1951
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Architectural Style Cape Cod: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning, Other
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1595.0
  • Window Features: Replacement, Window Treatments
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1057.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 269900.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Size Area: 0.15
  • Lot Dimensions: 49 x 129
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6316.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential-Imp
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3960.0
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 5, 2020
Closed on
Oct 19, 2020
Sold by
Caudle Michele M
Bought by
Mccarthy Jill
Seller's Agent
Ken Grashuis
Greenridge Realty (EGR)
Buyer's Agent
Judith Morgan
Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors
List Price
$269,900
Sold Price
$305,000
Premium/Discount to List
$35,100
13%
Total Days on Market
2
Current Estimated Value
$405,315

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$100,315
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.16%
Original Mortgage
$157,000
Outstanding Balance
$142,013
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$260,037

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 4, 2019
Closed on
Oct 3, 2019
Sold by
Kein Beth M
Bought by
Caudle Michele M
Seller's Agent
Paul Spica
Spica Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Ken Grashuis
Greenridge Realty (EGR)
List Price
$229,900
Sold Price
$244,000
Premium/Discount to List
$14,100
6.13%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
23.68%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 6, 2013
Closed on
Jan 8, 2014
Sold by
Sefton Jesse and Sefton Melissa J
Bought by
Kein Beth M
Seller's Agent
Kelley Rahilly
Greenridge Realty (Cascade)
Buyer's Agent
Josh May
RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH)
List Price
$149,000
Sold Price
$149,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.97%
Original Mortgage
$134,100
Interest Rate
4.31%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 2010
Sold by
Nieuwkoop Joseph W and Nieuwkoop Shannon M
Bought by
Sefton Jesse and Sefton Melissa J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$138,380
Interest Rate
5.01%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 1998
Sold by
Robbins Robbins R R and Robbins Woods M
Bought by
Woods Woods M and Woods K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 1995
Sold by
Shawer Shawer J J and Shawer Robbins R
Bought by
Robbins Robbins R and Robbins J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 1992
Sold by
Shawver Shawver L L and Shawver J
Bought by
Keim Beth M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 1986

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 1985

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 1981
Source: Public Records

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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
Mccarthy Jill $305,000 Ata National Title Group Llc
Caudle Michele M $244,000 None Available
Kein Beth M $149,000 None Available
Sefton Jesse $141,000 Multiple
Woods Woods M $108,000 --
Robbins Robbins R $85,000 --
Keim Beth M -- --
-- $61,500 --
-- $51,500 --
-- $51,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mccarthy Jill $157,000
Previous Owner Kein Beth M $134,100
Previous Owner Sefton Jesse $136,855
Previous Owner Sefton Jesse $138,380
Previous Owner Nieuwkoop Joseph W $118,400
Previous Owner Nieuwkoop Joseph W $12,000
Previous Owner Nieuwkoop Joseph W $121,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/19/2020 10/19/20 Sold $305,000 +13.0% $191 / Sq Ft
10/07/2020 10/07/20 Pending -- -- --
10/05/2020 10/05/20 For Sale $269,900 +10.6% $169 / Sq Ft
10/03/2019 10/03/19 Sold $244,000 +6.1% $127 / Sq Ft
09/09/2019 09/09/19 Pending -- -- --
09/04/2019 09/04/19 For Sale $229,900 +54.3% $120 / Sq Ft
01/08/2014 01/08/14 Sold $149,000 0.0% $93 / Sq Ft
11/27/2013 11/27/13 Pending -- -- --
09/06/2013 09/06/13 For Sale $149,000 -- $93 / 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
2024 $636 $158,700 $0 $0
2023 $4,298 $134,500 $0 $0
2022 $4,080 $123,700 $0 $0
2021 $3,989 $117,300 $0 $0
2020 $3,755 $113,900 $0 $0
2019 $2,852 $95,500 $0 $0
2018 $2,754 $89,700 $0 $0
2017 $2,681 $80,100 $0 $0
2016 $2,713 $76,600 $0 $0
2015 $2,523 $76,600 $0 $0
2013 -- $69,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ken Grashuis

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Ken Grashuis

    Greenridge Realty (EGR)

    (616) 974-6770

    2 in this area

    191 Total Sales

    Ken Grashuis
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  • Judith Morgan

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Judith Morgan

    Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors

    (616) 813-2372

    2 in this area

    70 Total Sales

    Judith Morgan
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  • Paul Spica

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Paul Spica

    Spica Real Estate

    (616) 262-3213

    193 Total Sales

    Paul Spica
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  • R

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Ryan Kaufman

    Five Star Real Estate (Rock)

    (616) 821-3743

    145 Total Sales

    Ryan Kaufman
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  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Kelley Rahilly

    Greenridge Realty (Cascade)

  • Josh May

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Josh May

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (616) 318-0924

    11 in this area

    324 Total Sales

    Josh May
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20041749

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-28-104-018

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49503 Fulton Heights

230 Lawndale Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 230 Lawndale Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 since 05 October 2020 and is currently estimated at $405,315, approximately $254 per square foot. This property was built in 1951. 230 Lawndale Ave NE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Congress Elementary, Alger Middle School, and Ottawa Hills High School.

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