NOT LISTED FOR SALE

242 Valley Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504

John Ball Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $254,000 - $290,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,833 Sq Ft
$152/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 26, 2020

Last sale price $190,000 $104 Per Sq Ft

Est. 46% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,727/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Kitchen Island
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Security System
  • 3-minute walk to Lincoln Park

About This Home

As of October 2020

Allow yourself to become enchanted by this turn of the century charmer! Wonderfully maintained original hard wood throughout, yet updated for today's technology. The ''front room'' fireplace is just the place to snuggle on a cool winter's day. Snuggle up on the window seat. Master bedroom walk-in closet and sitting area. The whole house attic fan, the built in safe (office) , claw footed bath tub (photos in bathroom of house date from 1923 and 1939 – stay with the house) . Updated electrical with charming antique lighting. Original carriage house versus a standard garage (yes the doors really do swing to the side still). Driveway is built from the bricks of demolished downtown buildings lend character and ambiance. Large deck overlooks the private fenced in back yard. Seller has directed Listing Agent/Broker to hold presentation of all offers until 10/13/2020 at 7 PM.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Leigh Young

Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors License #6501323632 Listed on: 10/09/2020

Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors

Last Buyer's Agent

Mary Jo VanderWoude

Greenridge Realty (West) License #6501265440

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,184

Year Built

  • Built in 1913

Lot Details

  • 4,100 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 82 x 50 x 82
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Paver Block

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,184

Year Built

Built in 1913

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Other
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1913
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 50 x 82 x 50 x 82
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1833.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1184.32
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Driveway:Paver Block: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1443.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Security Features:Security System: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1833.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 390.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 988.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 390.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 189900.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): 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
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Size Area: 0.09
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x 82 x 50 x 82
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4100.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1184.32
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 9, 2020
Closed on
Oct 26, 2020
Sold by
Newton Dana K
Bought by
Emmenecker Kathleen
Seller's Agent
Leigh Young
Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Mary Jo VanderWoude
Greenridge Realty (West)
List Price
$189,900
Sold Price
$190,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.05%
Current Estimated Value
$278,098

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$88,098
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.26%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2006
Sold by
Sterk Kerri A and Veenstra Kerri A
Bought by
Newton Dana K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$117,455
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2005
Sold by
Zumsteg Keith A and Zumsteg Kathryn S
Bought by
Veenstra Kerri A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$72,800
Interest Rate
5.7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 20, 2000
Sold by
Lafond Lafond J J and Lafond Zumsteg K
Bought by
Zumsteg Zumsteg K and Zumsteg K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 24, 1992
Sold by
Malloy Malloy K K and Malloy Lafond J
Bought by
Newton Dana K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 1992
Sold by
Sheehy Sheehy W W and Sheehy Malloy K
Bought by
Newton Dana K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 11, 1984
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
Emmenecker Kathleen $190,000 Chicago Title Of Mi Inc
Newton Dana K $117,455 Metropolitan Title Company
Veenstra Kerri A $91,000 --
Zumsteg Zumsteg K $88,000 --
Newton Dana K $53,000 --
Newton Dana K $34,000 --
-- $34,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Emmenecker Kathleen $20,000
Closed Emmenecker Kathleen $15,000
Previous Owner Newton Dana K $109,000
Previous Owner Newton Dana K $117,455
Previous Owner Veenstraan Kerri A $95,000
Previous Owner Veenstra Kerri A $72,800
Previous Owner Zumsteg Keith A $5,026
Closed Veenstra Kerri A $18,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/26/2020 10/26/20 Sold $190,000 +0.1% $104 / Sq Ft
10/14/2020 10/14/20 Pending -- -- --
10/09/2020 10/09/20 For Sale $189,900 -- $104 / 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 $2,688 $122,200 $0 $0
2024 $2,688 $104,600 $0 $0
2023 $2,728 $91,400 $0 $0
2022 $2,590 $81,200 $0 $0
2021 $2,476 $72,800 $0 $0
2020 $1,131 $62,600 $0 $0
2019 $1,184 $55,700 $0 $0
2018 $1,144 $46,900 $0 $0
2017 $1,113 $41,600 $0 $0
2016 $1,127 $36,500 $0 $0
2015 $1,048 $36,500 $0 $0
2013 -- $32,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Leigh Young

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Leigh Young

    Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors

    (616) 634-6065

    2 in this area

    113 Total Sales

    Leigh Young
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Mary Jo VanderWoude

    Greenridge Realty (West)

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20042481

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-13-26-131-018

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49504 John Ball Park

242 Valley Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 242 Valley Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 since 09 October 2020 and is currently estimated at $278,098, approximately $151 per square foot. This property was built in 1913. 242 Valley Ave NW is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Sibley School, Westwood Middle School, and Union High School.

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