NOT LISTED FOR SALE

242 Ives Ave SW Grand Rapids, MI 49504

John Ball Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $230,000 - $253,000

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,417 Sq Ft
$172/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 08, 2021

Last sale price $203,000 $143 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,710/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 4-minute walk to John Ball Park
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Back Yard Fenced

About This Home

As of June 2021

Zillow 3D Home Tour (Copy and paste link below into your browser)

https://www.zillow.com/view-3d-home/ec5c77e0-188a-4ba0-92bc-53f0b0fb37f2?setAttribution=mls

Come see this tastefully remodeled 4 BR home located less than a block from John Ball Park & Zoo! Nothing was missed with this remodel and almost everything is brand new! This home features a fenced in backyard and 1 stall garage. 2 bedrooms and full bath located on the main floor and 2 bedrooms w/ large finished storage area (or kids play room) on 2nd floor. New high efficiency furnace installed just 3 months ago. All offers due by 2PM on 5/18. Seller is a licensed real estate agent in Michigan

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tyler Johnson

Key Realty Listed on: 05/13/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Ryan Rinck

Keller Williams Realty Rivertown License #6501427764

Keller Williams Realty Rivertown

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,923

Year Built

  • Built in 1896

Lot Details

  • 5,009 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x100
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Property is zoned 401 - Res, 401 - Res

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,417 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Basement
  • Michigan Basement
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,923

Year Built

Built in 1896

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1896
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Pantry
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 1417.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 849.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 185000.0
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size Area: 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: 50x100
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5009.0
  • Zoning Description: 401 - Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1922.68
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2021
Closed on
Jun 8, 2021
Sold by
Rivercity Properties Llc
Bought by
Pols Blake
Seller's Agent
Tyler Johnson
Key Realty
Buyer's Agent
Ryan Rinck
Keller Williams Realty Rivertown
List Price
$185,000
Sold Price
$203,000
Premium/Discount to List
$18,000
9.73%
Total Days on Market
5
Current Estimated Value
$243,041

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$40,041
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.62%
Original Mortgage
$158,400
Outstanding Balance
$124,216
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$118,825

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 13, 2020
Closed on
Dec 29, 2020
Sold by
Mansfield Roger Wayne and Estate Of Roger Wayne Mansfiel
Bought by
River City Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Alison Glowinski
Mitten Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Tyler Johnson
Clear Realty Group
List Price
$99,900
Sold Price
$92,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,900
-7.91%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
504.16%
Original Mortgage
$110,000
Interest Rate
2.71%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Pols Blake $203,000 First American Title Ins Co
River City Properties Llc $92,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Pols Blake $158,400
Previous Owner River City Properties Llc $110,000
Previous Owner Mansfield Roger $33,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/08/2021 06/08/21 Sold $203,000 +9.7% $143 / Sq Ft
05/18/2021 05/18/21 Pending -- -- --
05/13/2021 05/13/21 For Sale $185,000 +101.1% $131 / Sq Ft
12/29/2020 12/29/20 Sold $92,000 -7.9% $65 / Sq Ft
12/16/2020 12/16/20 Pending -- -- --
12/13/2020 12/13/20 For Sale $99,900 -- $71 / 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 $4,147 $93,200 $0 $0
2023 $4,114 $81,300 $0 $0
2022 $2,539 $75,400 $0 $0
2021 $3,480 $66,700 $0 $0
2020 $1,766 $59,900 $0 $0
2019 $2,003 $56,200 $0 $0
2018 $1,753 $49,500 $0 $0
2017 $1,121 $40,600 $0 $0
2016 $1,134 $35,800 $0 $0
2015 $1,055 $35,800 $0 $0
2013 -- $33,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • T

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Tyler Johnson

    Key Realty

  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Ryan Rinck

    Keller Williams Realty Rivertown

    (616) 288-3244

    1 in this area

    46 Total Sales

    Ryan Rinck
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  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Alison Glowinski

    Mitten Real Estate

    (616) 929-0595

    2 in this area

    44 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 21017058

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-13-26-377-009

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49504 John Ball Park

242 Ives Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 242 Ives Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 since 13 May 2021 and is currently estimated at $243,041, approximately $171 per square foot. This property was built in 1896. 242 Ives 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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