$179,900
SOLD FEB 14, 2018

2909 Bird Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,532 Sq Ft
0.72 Acres

Recently Sold

$117 Per Sq Ft

14% Below List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Spa
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Orchard View Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of November 2022

Spacious 3 bedroom, possible 4, 2 bath ranch offers loads of character, large private, wooded lot, centrally located in Forest Hills School district. Newly updated kitchen and dining room with gas fireplace. Private back deck with newer hot tub that overlooks flowering gardens and wild life. 10x30 outbuilding with 220 electric and heat. Underground sprinkling, dual furnaces and alarm system. Great investment in this ever-growing, popular Forest Hills neighborhood. Inspections have been completed, home is priced to sell and sold as is. This is not a drive by! Must see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dylene Sikkenga

Keller Williams GR East License #6501386304 Listed on: 12/01/2017

Keller Williams GR East

Last Buyer's Agent

Sarah Nelson

Five Star Real Estate (Main) License #6501373534

Five Star Real Estate (Main)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,450

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 0.72 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 140x263
  • Shrub
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,532 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Partial Basement
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Snack Bar or Counter
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed
  • Porch

Farming

  • Barn

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic System
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,450

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1954
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 140x263
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1532.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1450.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: R-1
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Substructure:Partial: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Landscape:Underground Sprinkler: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Additional Items:GasWood Stove: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • Additional Items:Hot Tub Spa: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1532.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Security Features:Security System: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Other Structures:Barn: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Gas/Wood Stove, Hot Tub Spa
  • Fireplace Features: Formal Dining, Gas Log
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Partial
  • LivingArea: 1532.0
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 832.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Fireplace:Formal Dining: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 179900.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Barn(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio, 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
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: 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

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.72
  • Lot Size Area: 0.72
  • Lot Dimensions: 140x263
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 31363.0
  • Zoning Description: R-1
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1450.0
  • Tax Year: 2017

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 18, 2022
Closed on
Nov 22, 2022
Sold by
Schaaf Abraham and Schaaf Nicole
Bought by
Smith Kevin and Smith Kristin
Seller's Agent
Liz Rhoda
Liz Rhoda & Co
Buyer's Agent
Brett Krosschell
Keller Williams GR East
List Price
$310,000
Sold Price
$299,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,100
-3.26%
Views
6
Current Estimated Value
$384,444

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$84,544
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.34%
Original Mortgage
$284,905
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 1, 2017
Closed on
Feb 14, 2018
Sold by
Jackson Sharon Kay and Jackson Sharon K
Bought by
Schaaf Abraham and Schaaf Nicole
Seller's Agent
Dylene Sikkenga
Keller Williams GR East
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Nelson
Five Star Real Estate (Main)
List Price
$208,000
Sold Price
$179,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$28,100
-13.51%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.31%
Original Mortgage
$170,900
Interest Rate
3.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Warranty Deed $299,900 Sun Title Agency Of Michigan
Warranty Deed $179,900 West Michigan Realtors Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $287,000 New Conventional
Closed $284,905 Balloon
Previous Owner $224,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $175,215 New Conventional
Previous Owner $170,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $125,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/22/2022 11/22/22 Sold $299,900 0.0% $134 / Sq Ft
11/05/2022 11/05/22 Pending -- -- --
10/30/2022 10/30/22 Price Changed $299,900 -3.3% $134 / Sq Ft
10/18/2022 10/18/22 For Sale $310,000 +72.3% $139 / Sq Ft
02/14/2018 02/14/18 Sold $179,900 -13.5% $117 / Sq Ft
12/08/2017 12/08/17 Pending -- -- --
12/01/2017 12/01/17 For Sale $208,000 -- $136 / 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 $2,317 $135,700 $0 $0
2024 $2,317 $123,300 $0 $0
2023 $2,215 $106,500 $0 $0
2022 $2,466 $94,500 $0 $0
2021 $2,406 $89,100 $0 $0
2020 $1,700 $84,800 $0 $0
2019 $2,387 $78,100 $0 $0
2018 $1,511 $60,900 $0 $0
2017 $1,504 $57,500 $0 $0
2016 $1,450 $52,100 $0 $0
2015 -- $52,100 $0 $0
2013 -- $49,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Liz Rhoda

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Liz Rhoda

    Liz Rhoda & Co

    (248) 894-9093

    3 in this area

    123 Total Sales

    Liz Rhoda
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  • Brett Krosschell

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Brett Krosschell

    Keller Williams GR East

    (616) 575-1800

    1 in this area

    5 Total Sales

    Brett Krosschell
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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Dylene Sikkenga

    Keller Williams GR East

    (616) 322-5767

    15 Total Sales

    Dylene Sikkenga
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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Sarah Nelson

    Five Star Real Estate (Main)

    (616) 920-1550

    43 Total Sales

    Sarah Nelson
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 17045359

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-03-453-008

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49525

2909 Bird Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 2909 Bird Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 and is currently priced at $179,900, approximately $117 per square foot. This property was built in 1954. 2909 Bird Ave NE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Orchard View Elementary School, Eastern High School, and Knapp Charter Academy.

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