NOT LISTED FOR SALE

253 Diamond Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506

East Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $336,000 - $373,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,247 Sq Ft
$288/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 12, 2023

Last sale price $340,000 $273 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,279/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch
  • Recreation Room
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of September 2023

Fabulous 3 bed 2 bath Fairmount Square Historic District home, meticulously maintained. Amazing walkable location. Lots of charm and character. Many updates in the last 3 years. You will LOVE this new kitchen with features like no other. Lots of storage, soft close drawers, high end appliances and finishes, new pvc deck, updated baths and mechanicals. Beautiful hardwood floors. Convenient main floor primary with access to lovely updated bath with tile shower. Upstairs features full bath with claw foot tub, option for 2nd primary with walk in closet and additional bedroom. Garage has a 220 connection. Basement is clean and dry with lots of potential, great storage and tall ceilings. Fenced yard. Tastefully updated but sparing none of original historic character. Offers due 8/28 at 5pm.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Debbie Schuhman

Keller Williams GR East License #6501345833 Listed on: 08/24/2023

Keller Williams GR East

Last Buyer's Agent

Gabriel Clark

Bellabay Realty LLC License #6501440356

Bellabay Realty LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,565

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 5,881 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 59 x 105
  • Shrub
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,247 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,565

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1900
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 59 x 105
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1247.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1565.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: 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
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:High-Speed Internet: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • Roofing:Asphalt2: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1247.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Pantry
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1247.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 851.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 279900.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): 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

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Storm Sewer, Broadband, High-Speed Internet
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: 59 x 105
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5881.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1565.0
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 24, 2023
Closed on
Sep 12, 2023
Sold by
Barfuss Christine E and Supri Jane L
Bought by
Roberts Travis L
Seller's Agent
Debbie Schuhman
Keller Williams GR East
Buyer's Agent
Gabriel Clark
Bellabay Realty LLC
List Price
$279,900
Sold Price
$340,000
Premium/Discount to List
$60,100
21.47%
Views
36
Current Estimated Value
$358,736

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$18,736
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.19%
Original Mortgage
$323,000
Outstanding Balance
$316,991
Interest Rate
6.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$15,176

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2020
Sold by
Barfuss Christine E
Bought by
Barfuss Christine E and Supri Jane L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$145,600
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 1986

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 1984
Bought by
Barfuss Christine E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 1983
Bought by
Barfuss Christine E

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 1981
Bought by
Barfuss Christine E

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 1981
Bought by
Barfuss Christine E
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
Roberts Travis L $340,000 None Listed On Document
Barfuss Christine E -- Title Resource Agency
-- $26,000 --
Barfuss Christine E $29,500 --
Barfuss Christine E $16,800 --
Barfuss Christine E $19,500 --
Barfuss Christine E $19,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Roberts Travis L $323,000
Previous Owner Barfuss Christine E $184,000
Previous Owner Barfuss Christine E $145,600
Previous Owner Barfuss Christine E $715,000
Previous Owner Barfuss Christine E $76,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/12/2023 09/12/23 Sold $340,000 +21.5% $273 / Sq Ft
08/29/2023 08/29/23 Pending -- -- --
08/24/2023 08/24/23 For Sale $279,900 -- $224 / 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 $3,887 $151,300 $0 $0
2024 $3,887 $122,600 $0 $0
2023 $1,566 $100,000 $0 $0
2022 $1,441 $89,300 $0 $0
2021 $1,038 $85,600 $0 $0
2020 $992 $77,200 $0 $0
2019 $1,039 $69,300 $0 $0
2018 $1,003 $61,100 $0 $0
2017 $977 $53,200 $0 $0
2016 $988 $46,200 $0 $0
2015 $919 $46,200 $0 $0
2013 -- $43,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Debbie Schuhman

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Debbie Schuhman

    Keller Williams GR East

    (616) 204-5450

    1 in this area

    67 Total Sales

    Debbie Schuhman
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  • Gabriel Clark

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Gabriel Clark

    Bellabay Realty LLC

    (616) 953-9868

    1 in this area

    87 Total Sales

    Gabriel Clark
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 23031388

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-29-355-030

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49506 East Hills

253 Diamond Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 253 Diamond Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 since 24 August 2023 and is currently estimated at $358,736, approximately $287 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 253 Diamond Ave SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Martin Luther King Leadership Academy, Alger Middle School, and Ottawa Hills High School.

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