NOT LISTED FOR SALE

253 Morris Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Heritage Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $634,000 - $740,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,706 Sq Ft
$257/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 22, 2015

Last sale price $325,000 $120 Per Sq Ft

Est. 103% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,164/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Victorian Architecture
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Wood Flooring
  • Mud Room
  • 3-minute walk to Foster Park

About This Home

As of May 2015

Heritage Hill classic ''on just the best block!'' This is Seller's observation, come see for yourself! This Victorian home has a landscaped rear yard, a large 2-stall garage, front lawn and landscaping with an apple tree and a parkway tree. Enter through a roomy porch into a natural oak front hall and foyer. The first floor includes a large living room, formal dining room, large kitchen with eating area, a recently redecorated full bath, and a family room. There are both front and rear staircases to the second level which includes a master bedroom with walk-in closet and adjoining office or nursery, two additional bedrooms, a full bath, laundry room, and a studio. The house also has an accessible attic and full basement for storage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Peter Albertini

Keller Williams GR North License #6502119378 Listed on: 04/11/2015

Keller Williams GR North

Last Buyer's Agent

Regis Goetz

Anchor Realty LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,494

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 6,600 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 132
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,706 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,494

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Victorian
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1890
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 50 x 132
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2706.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2493.86
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RES
  • 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
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2706.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style Victorian: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Center Island, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2706.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 3.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1511.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 318900.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • 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: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Size Area: 0.15
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x 132
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6600.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2493.86
  • Tax Year: 2015

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 11, 2015
Closed on
May 22, 2015
Sold by
Barkan Glenn M and Barkan Kathryn M
Bought by
Ervine Chrisopher J and Ervine Meredith L
Seller's Agent
Peter Albertini
Keller Williams GR North
Buyer's Agent
Regis Goetz
Anchor Realty LLC
List Price
$318,900
Sold Price
$325,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,100
1.91%
Current Estimated Value
$658,534

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$333,534
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.22%
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Outstanding Balance
$202,311
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$459,901

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 1986

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 1980
Bought by
Barkan Glenn M Kathryn M
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
Ervine Chrisopher J $325,000 First American Title Ins Co
-- $69,500 --
Barkan Glenn M Kathryn M $50,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ervine Meredith $25,000
Open Ervine Chrisopher J $260,000
Previous Owner Barkan Glenn M $170,000
Previous Owner Barkan Glenn M $40,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/22/2015 05/22/15 Sold $325,000 +1.9% $120 / Sq Ft
04/13/2015 04/13/15 Pending -- -- --
04/11/2015 04/11/15 For Sale $318,900 -- $118 / 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 $6,338 $347,200 $0 $0
2024 $6,338 $307,000 $0 $0
2023 $6,430 $272,600 $0 $0
2022 $6,094 $236,500 $0 $0
2021 $5,620 $232,400 $0 $0
2020 $5,706 $223,400 $0 $0
2019 $5,976 $203,500 $0 $0
2018 $5,503 $167,500 $0 $0
2017 $5,269 $151,000 $0 $0
2016 $5,333 $144,000 $0 $0
2015 $2,557 $144,000 $0 $0
2013 -- $130,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Peter Albertini

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Peter Albertini

    Keller Williams GR North

    (616) 291-3758

    3 in this area

    80 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Regis Goetz

    Anchor Realty LLC

    (616) 901-5699

    1 in this area

    29 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 15016146

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-30-451-029

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49503 Heritage Hill

253 Morris Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 253 Morris Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 since 11 April 2015 and is currently estimated at $695,376, approximately $256 per square foot. This property was built in 1890. 253 Morris 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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