$198,500
SOLD NOV 22, 2017

2550 Martin Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Garfield Park Neighborhood
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,695 Sq Ft
6,098 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$74 Per Sq Ft

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Shed

About This Home

As of December 2019

With some recent updates in the last two weeks, There is even more to love about this desirable Alger Heights neighborhood home! The house has 4 bedrooms, a master bathroom, a large glass 3 season room, separate formal dining area, a living and a great room on the main floor with a double sided fire place, a lower level with 2 rec rooms, furnace is less than 6 years old, roof shingles are less than 7 years old, finely maintained hardwood floors in most of the interior (well sealed oakwood), and the house sits on a cup de sac lot. The curb appeal is strong and patriotic with the red brick exterior and white trim. This is a well maintained house ready for a new owner. Call today for a private showing.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Doug Takens

Independence Realty (Main) License #6501343127 Listed on: 10/27/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Andrea Davis

Keller Williams GR East License #6501389805

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,701

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 53x115
  • Cul-De-Sac

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,695 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

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

$3,701

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1956
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2695.0
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: 3 Season Room
  • List Price: 198500.0
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • 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
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: 53x115
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6098.0
  • Zoning Description: res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3701.05
  • Tax Year: 2017

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 24, 2025
Sold by
Benson Brian and Benson Anna
Bought by
Benson Brian
Total Days on Market
25
Current Estimated Value
$398,699

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 17, 2019
Closed on
Dec 4, 2019
Sold by
Theobald Nicholas and Theobald Margaret
Bought by
Benson Anna and Benson Brian
Seller's Agent
Scott Grondman
Bellabay Realty SW LLC - I
Buyer's Agent
Mitchell Ward
Bellabay Realty LLC
List Price
$259,900
Sold Price
$245,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-5.73%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.31%
Original Mortgage
$232,750
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 27, 2017
Closed on
Nov 22, 2017
Sold by
Steemsma Andrew H and Steemsma Phyllis
Bought by
Theobald Nciholas and Theobald Margaret
Seller's Agent
Doug Takens
Independence Realty (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Andrea Davis
Keller Williams GR East
List Price
$198,500
Sold Price
$198,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.76%
Original Mortgage
$158,800
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 2007
Sold by
Steensma Andrew H and Steensma Phyllis F
Bought by
Phyllis F Steensma Trust
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed $72,385 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $245,000 Next Door Title Agency Llc
Warranty Deed $198,500 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $242,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $232,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $158,800 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/13/2019 12/13/19 Sold $245,000 -5.7% $75 / Sq Ft
10/21/2019 10/21/19 Pending -- -- --
10/17/2019 10/17/19 For Sale $259,900 +30.9% $80 / Sq Ft
11/22/2017 11/22/17 Sold $198,500 0.0% $74 / Sq Ft
11/21/2017 11/21/17 Pending -- -- --
10/27/2017 10/27/17 For Sale $198,500 -- $74 / 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
2024 $4,566 $196,400 $0 $0
2023 $4,633 $167,700 $0 $0
2022 $4,398 $145,300 $0 $0
2021 $4,300 $135,100 $0 $0
2020 $4,111 $124,700 $0 $0
2019 $3,711 $111,300 $0 $0
2018 $5,456 $103,000 $0 $0
2017 $3,683 $92,500 $0 $0
2016 $3,701 $85,400 $0 $0
2015 $3,526 $85,400 $0 $0
2013 -- $78,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Scott Grondman

    Bellabay Realty SW LLC - I

  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Mitchell Ward

    Bellabay Realty LLC

    (616) 240-8511

    50 Total Sales

    Mitchell Ward
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  • Doug Takens

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Doug Takens

    Independence Realty (Main)

    (616) 262-4574

    6 in this area

    789 Total Sales

    Doug Takens
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  • A

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Andrea Davis

    Keller Williams GR East

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 17053610

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-07-432-010

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49507 Garfield Park

2550 Martin Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 2550 Martin Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 and is currently priced at $198,500, approximately $73 per square foot. This property was built in 1956. 2550 Martin Ave SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Brookside Elementary School, Alger Middle School, and Ottawa Hills High School.

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