NOT LISTED FOR SALE

253 James Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

East Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $417,000 - $549,320

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,250 Sq Ft
$219/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 7, 2022

Last sale price $488,000 $217 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,149 / mo

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 4-minute walk to Cherry Park

About This Home

As of June 2022

Beautifully updated Victorian home on charming brick street in Cherry Hill Historic District. Character abounds with original woodwork, soapstone fireplace, beautiful front door and huge windows. Updates in last 5 years include kitchen, baths, roof, electrical, central air, furnace, new deck, professional landscaping - the list goes on. Flexible spaces including main floor room currently used as bedroom but would work well as office or den. Front porch and back deck with fully fenced back yard provide enjoyable outdoor spaces. Perfectly located within walking distance to the shops and restaurants on Wealthy St and Cherry St. and beyond. Showings begin Friday noon through Monday 8pm. Seller directs offers to be held until 12noon Tuesday, May 10

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julie Jones

Keller Williams GR East License #6501358819 Listed on: 05/05/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Gillian Case

Five Star Real Estate (Eastown) License #6501433796

Five Star Real Estate (Eastown)

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,345

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 5,271 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40 x 132
  • Fenced
  • Shrub

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Shared Driveway

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,250 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Michigan Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,345

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

5,271 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Victorian
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1890
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Driveway:Driveway: Shared Paved
  • Landscape:Landscape: Shrubs/Hedges
  • Mineral Rights:Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Sewer:Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Additional Items:Additional Items: Window Treatments
  • Util Avail at Street:Util Avail at Street: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Storm Sewer, Phone Available
  • Water Heater:Water Heater: Natural Gas
  • Fireplace:Fireplace: Wood Burning, Formal Dining
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Range
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Formal Dining
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full, Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 2250.0
  • Window Features: Window Treatments, Screens, Storms
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1174.0
  • Windows:Windows: Screens, Storms
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Features: Eating Area, Snack Bar

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • List Price: 479900.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Roofing:Roofing: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Storm Sewer, Phone Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heat Source:Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type:Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Utilities Attached:Utilities Attached: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.121
  • Lot Size Area: 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: 40 x 132
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5271.0
  • Zoning Description: res

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4345.0
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 5, 2022
Closed on
Jun 7, 2022
Sold by
Amy Verburg
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Julie Jones
Keller Williams GR East
Buyer's Agent
Gillian Case
Five Star Real Estate (Eastown)
List Price
$479,900
Sold Price
$488,000
Premium/Discount to List
$8,100
1.69%
Current Estimated Value
$492,580

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$4,580
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.22%
Original Mortgage
$429,440
Outstanding Balance
$402,675
Interest Rate
5.27%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
Estimated Equity
$89,905

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 19, 2019
Closed on
Jul 19, 2019
Sold by
253 James Llc
Bought by
Verburg Amy
Seller's Agent
Elizabeth Oakley
Five Star Real Estate (Eastown)
Buyer's Agent
Julie Jones
Keller Williams GR East
List Price
$339,900
Sold Price
$339,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.33%
Original Mortgage
$223,705
Interest Rate
3.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 21, 2018
Sold by
Dahlquist Steven H and Dahlquist Deborah K
Bought by
253 James L L C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 21, 2018
Sold by
Richards Teresa Lynn
Bought by
Dahlquist Steven H and Dahlquist Deborah K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 2015
Sold by
Richards Teresa Lynn
Bought by
Richards Teresa Lynn and Dulany Susan Ellen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 21, 1994
Sold by
Hayes Hayes R R and Hayes Richards T
Bought by
Richards Teresa L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 1991
Sold by
Hartung Hartung D D and Hartung Hayes R
Bought by
Richards Teresa L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 1991
Sold by
Hartung Hartung D D and Hartung Hayes R
Bought by
Richards Teresa L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 1991
Sold by
Hartung Hartung D D and Hartung Hayes R
Bought by
Richards Teresa L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 1991
Sold by
Hayes Hayes R R and Hayes Richards T
Bought by
Richards Teresa L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 1990
Sold by
Hayes Hartung
Bought by
Richards Teresa L
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in East Hills, MI

  • John Rice Real Estate Agent - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Cascade)

    John Rice

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Cascade)

    (616) 326-3376

    123 Total Sales

    4 in East Hills

    $200K - $421K Price Range

    John Rice
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  • Jennifer McNamara Real Estate Agent - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

    Jennifer McNamara

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

    (616) 816-4033

    92 Total Sales

    1 in East Hills

    $392,500 Price

    Jennifer McNamara
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  • Ryan Ogle Real Estate Agent - EXP Realty (Grand Rapids)

    Ryan Ogle

    EXP Realty (Grand Rapids)

    (269) 397-3856

    229 Total Sales

    14 in East Hills

    $215K - $430K Price Range

    Ryan Ogle
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  • Melissa Perrine Real Estate Agent - Bellabay Realty (North)

    Melissa Perrine

    Bellabay Realty (North)

    (269) 397-3625

    163 Total Sales

    1 in East Hills

    $416,100 Price

    Melissa Perrine
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  • Tammy Jo Budzynski Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams GR North

    Tammy Jo Budzynski

    Keller Williams GR North

    (616) 369-7280

    528 Total Sales

    3 in East Hills

    $220K - $340K Price Range

    Tammy Jo Budzynski
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  • Derek Sanchez Real Estate Agent - 616 Realty LLC

    Derek Sanchez

    616 Realty LLC

    (616) 300-1381

    93 Total Sales

    2 in East Hills

    $234,900 Price Range

    Derek Sanchez
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$488,000 Grand Rapids Title
Verburg Amy $339,900 Sun Title Agency Of Mi Llc
253 James L L C -- None Available
Dahlquist Steven H $225,000 Sun Title Agency Of Michigan
Richards Teresa Lynn -- None Available
Richards Teresa L $37,800 --
Richards Teresa L -- --
Richards Teresa L -- --
Richards Teresa L -- --
Richards Teresa L $37,800 --
Richards Teresa L $14,200 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $429,440
Previous Owner Verburg Amy $220,000
Previous Owner Verburg Amy $232,000
Previous Owner Verburg Amy $223,705
Previous Owner Richards Teresa L $80,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/07/2022 06/07/22 Sold $488,000 +1.7% $217 / Sq Ft
05/10/2022 05/10/22 Pending -- -- --
05/05/2022 05/05/22 For Sale $479,900 +41.2% $213 / Sq Ft
07/19/2019 07/19/19 Sold $339,900 0.0% $151 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/23/2019 06/23/19 Pending -- -- --
06/19/2019 06/19/19 For Sale $339,900 -- $151 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

Tax History

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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 $5,179 $218,200 $0 $0
2024 $51 $180,000 $0 $0
2023 $5,106 $151,900 $0 $0
2022 $4,444 $139,100 $0 $0
2021 $4,345 $139,000 $0 $0
2020 $4,154 $126,000 $0 $0
2019 $6,025 $112,900 $0 $0
2018 $950 $94,000 $0 $0
2017 $925 $81,400 $0 $0
2016 $936 $72,800 $0 $0
2015 $871 $72,800 $0 $0
2013 -- $63,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • JJ

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Julie Jones

    Keller Williams GR East

    (616) 648-5221

    2 in this area

    17 Total Sales

    Julie Jones
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  • GC

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Gillian Case

    Five Star Real Estate (Eastown)

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  • Jamie Rodriguez Real Estate Agent - Five Star Real Estate (Main)

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Jamie Rodriguez

    Five Star Real Estate (Main)

    (616) 516-1035

    2 in this area

    355 Total Sales

    Jamie Rodriguez
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  • EO

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Elizabeth Oakley

    Five Star Real Estate (Eastown)

    (616) 647-7164

    1 in this area

    47 Total Sales

    Elizabeth Oakley
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 22016274

MichRIC

APN: 41-14-30-476-022

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49503 East Hills

253 James Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

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