NOT LISTED FOR SALE

253 Marion Ave SW Grand Rapids, MI 49504

John Ball Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $251,787 - $266,000

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,452 Sq Ft
$179/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 23, 2012

Last sale price $46,000 $32 Per Sq Ft

Est. 465% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,590/month

391 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • High Speed Internet

About This Home

As of March 2012

Great investment opportunity or family home- 4 bedrooms/1 bath near Grand Valley and hospitals. Current lease monthly with intention to stay up to 24 months. Many refurbishes- recently painted, new countertops and wood floor in kitchen, wood floor in living room, ALL NEW BATH with ceramic tile, granite sink, new window treatments, CENTRAL AIR, 2 Stall Garage, partially finished basement with rec room with glass block and a newer furnace. Clean And Ready To Move In- call for a showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laura Yntema

Assist 2 Sell Buyers & Sellers License #6501335013 Listed on: 01/25/2011

Last Buyer's Agent

Kelly Idema

Agent History

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x124

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1954
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 50x124
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1452.0
  • General Property Info:Design: Traditional
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2108.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • 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
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Public Sewer: 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
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Garage Type Detached: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1052.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1452.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 400.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 842.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 400.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • List Price: 50000.0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved
  • Garage:Garage2: Yes
  • Garage Type:_two_: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Public Sewer Available, Cable Available, Broadband Available, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: 50x124
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6098.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2108.0
  • Tax Year: 2010

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 25, 2011
Closed on
Mar 23, 2012
Sold by
Vandervelden Josephus and Vandervelden Claire
Bought by
Cole Matthew D
Seller's Agent
Laura Yntema
Assist 2 Sell Buyers & Sellers
Buyer's Agent
Kelly Idema
Agent History
List Price
$65,000
Sold Price
$46,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-29.23%
Current Estimated Value
$259,697

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$213,697
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.53%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 2003
Sold by
Vandervelden Nicole
Bought by
Vandervelden Josephus and Vandervelden Claire

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 2003
Sold by
Glass Brandon L and Glass Emmy L
Bought by
Vandervelden Josephus and Vandervelden Claire

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 2000
Sold by
Burch Burch D D and Burch Farr C
Bought by
Cole Farr C and Cole Matthew D
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
Cole Matthew D $46,000 Safe Title Inc
Vandervelden Josephus -- --
Vandervelden Josephus $101,000 --
Cole Farr C $87,800 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cole Matthew D $1,027,000
Closed Cole Matthew D $48,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/23/2012 03/23/12 Sold $46,000 -29.2% $32 / Sq Ft
02/20/2012 02/20/12 Pending -- -- --
01/25/2011 01/25/11 For Sale $65,000 -- $45 / 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 $2,012 $110,900 $0 $0
2024 $2,012 $98,000 $0 $0
2023 $1,923 $85,200 $0 $0
2022 $1,897 $78,900 $0 $0
2021 $1,849 $69,700 $0 $0
2020 $1,787 $62,500 $0 $0
2019 $1,829 $47,800 $0 $0
2018 $1,773 $44,200 $0 $0
2017 $1,730 $36,400 $0 $0
2016 $1,738 $32,400 $0 $0
2015 $1,656 $32,400 $0 $0
2013 -- $28,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Laura Yntema

    Assist 2 Sell Buyers & Sellers

    (616) 299-0592

    94 Total Sales

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  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Kelly Idema

    Agent History

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 11005069

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-13-26-452-026

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49504 John Ball Park

253 Marion Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 253 Marion Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 since 25 January 2011 and is currently estimated at $259,697, approximately $178 per square foot. This property was built in 1954. 253 Marion 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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