NOT LISTED FOR SALE

259 Valley Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504

John Ball Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $241,000 - $277,159

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,356 Sq Ft
$189/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 25, 2014

Last sale price $81,500 $60 Per Sq Ft

Est. 214% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,757/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Porch
  • 4-minute walk to Lincoln Park

About This Home

As of July 2014

Beautiful 3 bedroom home in a great location near all that downtown Grand Rapids has to offer. Close to bus stops and downtown college campuses! This home boasts over sized rooms, an open floor plan, and beautiful woodwork. Entertain guests and enjoy summer nights on the huge front porch or backyard deck. With newer windows, furnace, and hot water heater this home is sure to please!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michelle Gordon

Keller Williams Rivertown - I Listed on: 07/10/2014

Co-Listed By

Lauren Karsten

Keller Williams Rivertown - I

Last Buyer's Agent

Jared Behrens

American Realty of West Michigan Inc - I

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,052

Year Built

  • Built in 1914

Lot Details

  • 6,708 Sq Ft Lot
  • Shrub

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,356 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,052

Year Built

Built in 1914

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: 1914
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 55*122
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1356.0
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1052.0
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1356.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1356.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 88000.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Size Area: 0.15
  • Lot Dimensions: 55*122
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6708.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1052.0
  • Tax Year: 2014

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 6, 2021
Sold by
People Space Llc
Bought by
Parrish John
Current Estimated Value
$256,290

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$145,875
Outstanding Balance
$107,164
Interest Rate
2.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$149,126

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 10, 2014
Closed on
Jul 25, 2014
Sold by
Schippers Alex J
Bought by
People Space Llc
Seller's Agent
Michelle Gordon
Keller Williams Rivertown - I
Buyer's Agent
Jared Behrens
American Realty of West Michigan Inc - I
List Price
$88,000
Sold Price
$81,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,500
-7.39%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.84%
Original Mortgage
$80,000
Interest Rate
4.15%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 2008
Sold by
Preston Steven C
Bought by
Schippers Alex J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 2008
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
Hud

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2007
Sold by
Martinez Cirilo Gonzalez and Diaz Florentina
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 2003
Sold by
Mora Dennis and Mora Danielle
Bought by
Martinez Cirilo Gonzalez and Diaz Florentina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$94,750
Interest Rate
5.96%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 1996
Sold by
Lunden Lunden and Lunden Ts
Bought by
Lunden Ts and Schippers Alex

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 1995
Sold by
Lunden Lunden P P and Lunden Mora D
Bought by
Schippers Mora D and Schippers Alex

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 1993
Sold by
Keller Keller R R and Keller P
Bought by
Schippers Alex

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 1991
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
Parrish John -- Eerdmans James
People Space Llc $81,500 First American Title Ins Co
Schippers Alex J $60,018 None Available
Hud -- None Available
Wells Fargo Bank Na $95,679 None Available
Martinez Cirilo Gonzalez $95,500 --
Lunden Ts -- --
Schippers Mora D $62,000 --
Schippers Alex -- --
-- -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Parrish John $145,875
Closed Parrish John $145,875
Previous Owner People Space Llc $80,000
Previous Owner Martinez Cirilo Gonzalez $94,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/25/2014 07/25/14 Sold $81,500 -7.4% $60 / Sq Ft
07/14/2014 07/14/14 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2014 07/10/14 For Sale $88,000 -- $65 / 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 $4,697 $123,700 $0 $0
2024 $4,697 $111,100 $0 $0
2023 $4,659 $96,500 $0 $0
2022 $4,428 $85,400 $0 $0
2021 $2,225 $77,900 $0 $0
2020 $2,151 $67,100 $0 $0
2019 $2,202 $59,600 $0 $0
2018 $2,135 $48,500 $0 $0
2017 $2,082 $42,900 $0 $0
2016 $2,093 $39,000 $0 $0
2015 $1,994 $39,000 $0 $0
2013 -- $34,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Michelle Gordon

    Keller Williams Rivertown - I

  • L

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2014

    Lauren Karsten

    Keller Williams Rivertown - I

  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Jared Behrens

    American Realty of West Michigan Inc - I

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 14039125

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-13-26-130-003

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49504 John Ball Park

259 Valley Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 259 Valley Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 since 10 July 2014 and is currently estimated at $256,290, approximately $189 per square foot. This property was built in 1914. 259 Valley Ave NW is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Sibley School, Westwood Middle School, and Union High School.

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