$555,000
SOLD MAY 14, 2025

235 Norwood Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Eastown Neighborhood
5 Beds
5 Baths
3,599 Sq Ft
4,487 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$154 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Screened Porch
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1-minute walk to Wilcox Park

About This Home

As of May 2025

Class, Character, Charm. First time on the market since 1980, modern living in an historic beautifully restored home. Located in Eastown with views of Wilcox Park and Aquinas College, it preserves original features like hardwood floors, leaded glass windows, quaint glass door knobs, claw foot tub, tiled floors and fireplaces. The home includes 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms (2 full, 3 half), and potential for an additional flex room in the attic. The finished basement offers entertainment space with a wet bar & storage. A two-stall garage, private driveway, fenced rear yard, new roof, and screened porch add to the appeal. Walkable to Aquinas College and local private and public elementary schools, this rare find combines historic charm with modern amenities in a desirable neighborhood. Act Now! ALL OFFERS HIGHEST AND BEST DUE MONDAY 12 NOON ON APRIL 14TH 2025.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Oleck

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main) License #6506021130 Listed on: 04/10/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

Last Buyer's Agent

Scott Bradford

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH) License #6501377797

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,121

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 4,487 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 45x100
  • Privacy Fence
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Bay Window
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Linoleum
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Maid or Guest Quarters

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry
  • Laundry Chute

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Screened Patio

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Window Unit Heating System
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Eastend Subdivision
  • Property is near a preserve or public land

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,121

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
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 45x100
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3599.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 3120.64
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 2.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Heat Type:Hot Water: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Location Property Info:Subdivision2: EASTEND
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Windows:BayBow: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Window Unit(s): Yes
  • Windows:Storms: Yes
  • Additional Items:Wet Bar: Yes
  • Lot Description:Adj to Public Land: Yes
  • Additional Items:Guest Quarters: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 3005.0
  • Laundry Features Laundry Room: Yes
  • Laundry Features In Basement: Yes
  • Laundry Features Sink: Yes
  • Laundry Features Gas Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Laundry Features Washer Hookup: Yes
  • Laundry Features Laundry Chute: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Linoleum: Yes
  • Fencing:Chain Link: Yes
  • Fencing Privacy: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Linoleum, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Broadband, Garage Door Opener, Guest Quarters, Wet Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 3599.0
  • Window Features: Storms, Screens, Replacement, Bay/Bow, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Half Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 594.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1183.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 594.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Chain Link, Privacy
  • List Price: 525000.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Sidewalk, Adj to Public Land
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es), Screened
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Stucco: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Screened: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Detached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • Parking Features Garage Door Opener2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Front: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Laundry Chute, Laundry Room, Sink, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Storm Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Lot Size Area: 0.1
  • Lot Dimensions: 45x100
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4487.0
  • Zoning Description: Res

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3120.64
  • Tax Year: 2025

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 10, 2025
Closed on
May 14, 2025
Sold by
Stover Judith K
Bought by
Gurley Joel and Gurley Tamara
Seller's Agent
John Oleck
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Scott Bradford
RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH)
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$555,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,000
5.71%
Views
35
Current Estimated Value
$557,696

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,696
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.25%
Original Mortgage
$440,000
Outstanding Balance
$438,433
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$119,263

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 2013
Sold by
Stover Judith K
Bought by
Stover Judith K and Judith K Stover Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 4, 1992
Sold by
Stover Stover F F and Stover J
Bought by
Stover Judith K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 7, 1986
Bought by
Stover Judith K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 1981
Bought by
Stover Judith K

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 1981
Bought by
Stover Judith K
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $555,000 First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Deed $56,900 --
Deed $56,900 --
Deed $56,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $440,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/14/2025 05/14/25 Sold $555,000 +5.7% $154 / Sq Ft
04/14/2025 04/14/25 Pending -- -- --
04/10/2025 04/10/25 For Sale $525,000 -- $146 / 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 $2,938 $349,500 $0 $0
2024 $2,938 $308,600 $0 $0
2023 $2,981 $288,400 $0 $0
2022 $2,830 $248,600 $0 $0
2021 $2,767 $227,000 $0 $0
2020 $2,645 $197,000 $0 $0
2019 $2,771 $186,900 $0 $0
2018 $2,676 $164,800 $0 $0
2017 $2,604 $146,200 $0 $0
2016 $2,636 $138,800 $0 $0
2015 $2,452 $138,800 $0 $0
2013 -- $130,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    John Oleck

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

    (616) 560-6049

    1 in this area

    42 Total Sales

    John Oleck
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  • Scott Bradford

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Scott Bradford

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (616) 551-9735

    2 in this area

    167 Total Sales

    Scott Bradford
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25014392

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-29-479-016

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49506 Eastown

235 Norwood Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 235 Norwood Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 and is currently priced at $555,000, approximately $154 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 235 Norwood Ave SE 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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