NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2551 Eastern Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Garfield Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $376,000 - $392,000

6 Beds
3 Baths
2,600 Sq Ft
$148/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 27, 2022

Last sale price $258,000 $99 Per Sq Ft

Est. 49% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,596/month

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.22 Acre Lot
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch

About This Home

As of September 2022

Located in the highly desirable Alger Heights neighborhood, this is a fantastic opportunity to own your home and have amazing income potential. It's truly one of a kind!
Currently occupied as a single family home, this 2 family home is one you won't want to miss!
With it's gorgeous original woodwork, beautiful stained glass, along with many updates, has been lovingly cared for by it's current owners.
Separate utilities already in place, oversized 2+ stall garage with ample parking space and lovely outdoor porches and decks make this home so unique.
This home won't last long, set up your private showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Shively

Five Star Real Estate (Main) License #6501418692 Listed on: 08/28/2022

Five Star Real Estate (Main)

Last Buyer's Agent

Joel Horst

Bellabay Realty LLC License #6501425890

Bellabay Realty LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,699

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 9,627 Sq Ft Lot
  • Shrub
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,600 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Window Unit Heating System
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,699

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1910
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 53*180
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2600.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1699.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RES
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Heat Type:Hot Water: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Window Unit(s): Yes
  • General Property Info:Condo Proj Name: Currently single family occupied
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1800.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Disposal, Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2600.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 274900.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Stucco: 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

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Storm Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Size Area: 0.22
  • Lot Dimensions: 53*180
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9627.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1699.0
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 2025
Sold by
Hv Properties 4 Llc
Bought by
Lever Julion
Current Estimated Value
$385,406

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$389,809
Outstanding Balance
$389,809
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
-$69,370

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 3, 2023
Sold by
Horst Joel Leroy
Bought by
Hv Properties 4 Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 28, 2022
Closed on
Oct 7, 2022
Sold by
Vander Klok Jacob D
Bought by
Horst Joel Leroy and Costa Michelle Joy
Seller's Agent
Susan Shively
Five Star Real Estate (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Joel Horst
Bellabay Realty LLC
List Price
$274,900
Sold Price
$258,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$16,900
-6.15%
Views
20

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.87%
Original Mortgage
$206,400
Interest Rate
5.55%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 16, 2016
Closed on
Nov 18, 2016
Sold by
Vanderwal Christopher and Vanderwal Elizabeth
Bought by
Vander Jacob D
Seller's Agent
Elizabeth VanderWal
Greenridge Realty (West)
Buyer's Agent
Brenda Stevens
Greenridge Realty (Kentwood)
List Price
$149,900
Sold Price
$153,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,100
2.07%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.33%
Original Mortgage
$150,228
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 1, 2012
Closed on
Feb 29, 2012
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
Vanderwal Christopher
Seller's Agent
David Brooks
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Buyer's Agent
Tim Noordhoek
Timothy Noordhoek
List Price
$48,000
Sold Price
$50,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,000
4.17%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
27.06%
Original Mortgage
$37,500
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2011
Sold by
Shadenberg Wesley
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2004
Sold by
Odowd Michael S and Odowd Renee
Bought by
Schadenberg Wesley

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$154,900
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 1998
Sold by
Ling Ling J J and Ling Odowd M
Bought by
Vanderwal Odowd M and Vanderwal Christopher

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 1989
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
Lever Julion $397,000 Next Door Title
Hv Properties 4 Llc -- --
Horst Joel Leroy $258,000 Star Title
Vander Jacob D $153,000 None Available
Vanderwal Christopher $50,000 None Available
Wells Fargo Bank Na $93,750 None Available
Schadenberg Wesley $154,900 --
Vanderwal Odowd M $118,000 --
-- $24,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lever Julion $389,809
Previous Owner Horst Joel Leroy $206,400
Previous Owner Vander Jacob D $150,228
Previous Owner Vanderwal Christopher $33,000
Previous Owner Vanderwal Christopher $37,500
Previous Owner Schadenberg Wesley $134,400
Previous Owner Schadenberg Wesley $33,600
Previous Owner Schadenberg Wesley $154,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/27/2022 09/27/22 Sold $258,000 -6.1% $99 / Sq Ft
08/30/2022 08/30/22 Pending -- -- --
08/28/2022 08/28/22 Price Changed $274,900 0.0% $106 / Sq Ft
08/28/2022 08/28/22 For Sale $274,900 -8.3% $106 / Sq Ft
08/20/2022 08/20/22 Pending -- -- --
08/18/2022 08/18/22 Price Changed $299,900 -4.8% $115 / Sq Ft
08/17/2022 08/17/22 Price Changed $315,000 -4.5% $121 / Sq Ft
08/11/2022 08/11/22 For Sale $330,000 +115.7% $127 / Sq Ft
11/18/2016 11/18/16 Sold $153,000 +2.1% $59 / Sq Ft
09/25/2016 09/25/16 Pending -- -- --
09/16/2016 09/16/16 For Sale $149,900 +199.8% $58 / Sq Ft
03/19/2012 03/19/12 Sold $50,000 +4.2% --
02/09/2012 02/09/12 Pending -- -- --
02/01/2012 02/01/12 For Sale $48,000 -- --
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 $5,605 $130,500 $0 $0
2024 $5,605 $118,300 $0 $0
2023 $5,082 $101,500 $0 $0
2022 $1,702 $83,500 $0 $0
2021 $1,664 $74,400 $0 $0
2020 $1,591 $64,500 $0 $0
2019 $1,666 $54,600 $0 $0
2018 $1,609 $47,600 $0 $0
2017 $1,846 $40,300 $0 $0
2016 $1,733 $36,400 $0 $0
2015 $1,652 $36,400 $0 $0
2013 -- $31,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Susan Shively

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Susan Shively

    Five Star Real Estate (Main)

    (616) 293-2674

    3 in this area

    113 Total Sales

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  • Joel Horst

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Joel Horst

    Bellabay Realty LLC

    (616) 717-2465

    4 in this area

    167 Total Sales

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  • M

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Michelle Costa

    Bellabay Realty LLC

    (231) 944-9106

    3 in this area

    85 Total Sales

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  • E

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Elizabeth VanderWal

    Greenridge Realty (West)

    (616) 856-8101

    5 Total Sales

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  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Brenda Stevens

    Greenridge Realty (Kentwood)

    (616) 340-8158

    17 Total Sales

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  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    David Brooks

    LASTBIDrealestate.com - I

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 22034558

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-07-432-021

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49507 Garfield Park

2551 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 2551 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 since 28 August 2022 and is currently estimated at $385,406, approximately $148 per square foot. This property was built in 1910. 2551 Eastern 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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