NOT LISTED FOR SALE

253 Valley Ave SW Grand Rapids, MI 49504

John Ball Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $266,669 - $311,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,500 Sq Ft
$192/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 16, 2018

Last sale price $140,000 $93 Per Sq Ft

Est. 105% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,885/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Air Purifier
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of January 2018

4 bed, 2 1/2 bath is hard to find in this area. Location is key with this home, just 1/2 block from John Ball Zoo. tons of character with hard Wood floors. rounded arches and crown molding. Updated Kitchen With newer cabinets, counter tops, Appliances And A Large Food Pantry. New roof,Newer windows and newer Mechanicals as well as updated light fixtures & electrical. The basement has a full bathroom with plenty of space to finish a recreational room. Fenced Back yard. No showings until 12/09 at 1pm.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kate Houseman

Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors License #6501266690 Listed on: 12/05/2017

Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors

Last Buyer's Agent

Sean Terpstra

@HomeRealty Holland License #6501379659

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,287

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • 4,094 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x102

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,500 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Air Purifier

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,287

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1923
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 40x102
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1500.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1287.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: res
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1365.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Other Equipment:Air Purifier: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1500.0
  • Other Equipment: Air Purifier
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • List Price: 139900.0
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Size Area: 0.09
  • Lot Dimensions: 40x102
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4094.0
  • Zoning Description: res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1287.0
  • Tax Year: 2017

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 18, 2020
Sold by
253 Valley Llc
Bought by
Terpstra Sean and Lemmen Alex
Current Estimated Value
$287,417

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2019
Sold by
Terpstra Sean and Lemmen Alex
Bought by
253 Valley Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 5, 2017
Closed on
Jan 16, 2018
Sold by
Wassenaar Curtis G
Bought by
Terpstra Sean and Lemmen Alex
Seller's Agent
Kate Houseman
Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Sean Terpstra
@HomeRealty Holland
List Price
$139,900
Sold Price
$140,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.07%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.17%
Original Mortgage
$112,000
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2010
Sold by
Dolci Brothers Investments Llc
Bought by
Wassenaar Curtis G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$81,354
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 2009
Sold by
Arellano Ricardo and Tinoco Maria
Bought by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 4, 2005
Sold by
Guerrero Elizabeth and Guerrero Carlos
Bought by
Arellano Ricardo and Tinoco Maria

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$20,800
Interest Rate
5.78%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2001
Sold by
Diaz Hector and Diaz Elisa
Bought by
Guerrero Elizabeth and Guerrero Carlos

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$92,182
Interest Rate
7.05%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 1996
Sold by
Przybysz Przybysz K K and Przybysz Diaz H
Bought by
Wassenaar Diaz H and Wassenaar Curtis G

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 1995
Sold by
Przybysz Przybysz S S and Przybysz Przybysz
Bought by
Wassenaar Curtis G
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
Terpstra Sean -- None Listed On Document
253 Valley Llc -- Foundation Title Agency Llc
Terpstra Sean $140,000 None Available
Wassenaar Curtis G $82,450 None Available
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company $86,392 None Available
Arellano Ricardo $104,000 --
Guerrero Elizabeth $93,000 --
Wassenaar Diaz H $62,000 --
Wassenaar Curtis G -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Terpstra Sean $112,000
Previous Owner Terpstra Sean $112,000
Previous Owner Wassenaar Curtis G $81,354
Previous Owner Arellano Ricardo $20,800
Previous Owner Arellano Ricardo $83,200
Previous Owner Guerrero Elizabeth $92,182
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/16/2018 01/16/18 Sold $140,000 +0.1% $93 / Sq Ft
12/11/2017 12/11/17 Pending -- -- --
12/05/2017 12/05/17 For Sale $139,900 -- $93 / 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 $3,728 $115,500 $0 $0
2024 $3,728 $102,700 $0 $0
2023 $3,563 $90,100 $0 $0
2022 $3,514 $83,600 $0 $0
2021 $3,424 $74,100 $0 $0
2020 $3,310 $67,900 $0 $0
2019 $3,389 $63,500 $0 $0
2018 $1,322 $59,500 $0 $0
2017 $1,287 $48,600 $0 $0
2016 $1,303 $41,700 $0 $0
2015 $1,212 $41,700 $0 $0
2013 -- $38,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kate Houseman

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Kate Houseman

    Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors

    (616) 292-1690

    72 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Sean Terpstra

    @HomeRealty Holland

    (616) 886-9839

    37 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 17058166

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-13-26-378-029

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49504 John Ball Park

253 Valley Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 253 Valley Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 since 05 December 2017 and is currently estimated at $287,417, approximately $191 per square foot. This property was built in 1923. 253 Valley 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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