NOT LISTED FOR SALE

31 Richards Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504

John Ball Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $232,760 - $275,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
904 Sq Ft
$281/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 14, 2018

Last sale price $129,000 $143 Per Sq Ft

Est. 90% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,471/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Bungalow
  • Recreation Room
  • Living Room
  • 4-minute walk to Baja Park

About This Home

As of August 2018

Gorgeous , well-maintained, turn of the century home, situated near John Ball Park, exhibits an abundance of charming features. The main living area portrays beautiful natural woodwork, classical register covers, and the rare find of a stained glass entry window. Off the bright and cheery white kitchen is a dining room with oak front patio door leading to a spacious deck overlooking the fenced backyard. The upper level incorporates two bedrooms with walk-in closets and a full bathroom with a clawfoot tub. The clean and usable basement facilitates the laundry and storage areas. Additional benefits include replacement windows, high-efficiency furnace, central air, and a newer hot water heater. If you are looking for the extraordinary, this vintage home is the one for you!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Vito Dolci

Five Star Real Estate (Main) Listed on: 07/13/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Paul Marantette

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,439

Year Built

  • Built in 1911

Lot Details

  • 7,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40 x 190 x 40.06 x 185
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 904 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement
  • Michigan Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,439

Year Built

Built in 1911

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1911
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 40 x 190 x 40.06 x 185
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 904.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1439.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Substructure:Michigan Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 904.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 904.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 616.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 129900.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: 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

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Size Area: 0.17
  • Lot Dimensions: 40 x 190 x 40.06 x 185
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7500.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1439.0
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 13, 2018
Closed on
Aug 1, 2018
Sold by
Magyar Erin
Bought by
Trombley Patrick E
Seller's Agent
Vito Dolci
Five Star Real Estate (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Paul Marantette
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate
List Price
$129,900
Sold Price
$129,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$900
-0.69%
Current Estimated Value
$245,204

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$116,204
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.43%
Original Mortgage
$103,200
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2005
Sold by
Thompson Karen L
Bought by
Magyar Erin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$87,600
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 16, 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
Trombley Patrick E $129,000 Star Title Agency Llc
Magyar Erin $109,500 Fatic
-- $49,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Trombley Patrick Earl $132,800
Closed Trombley Patrick E $103,200
Previous Owner Magyar Erin $110,127
Previous Owner Magyar Erin $87,600
Previous Owner Thompson Karen L $82,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/14/2018 08/14/18 Sold $129,000 -0.7% $143 / Sq Ft
07/18/2018 07/18/18 Pending -- -- --
07/13/2018 07/13/18 For Sale $129,900 -- $144 / 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 $1,619 $94,000 $0 $0
2024 $1,619 $81,900 $0 $0
2023 $1,643 $70,400 $0 $0
2022 $1,560 $62,100 $0 $0
2021 $1,525 $56,400 $0 $0
2020 $1,458 $48,800 $0 $0
2019 $1,527 $43,400 $0 $0
2018 $1,475 $37,400 $0 $0
2017 $1,439 $33,100 $0 $0
2016 $1,446 $30,200 $0 $0
2015 $1,378 $30,200 $0 $0
2013 -- $26,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • V

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Vito Dolci

    Five Star Real Estate (Main)

  • P

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Paul Marantette

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate

  • Steve Volkers

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    Steve Volkers

    Five Star Real Estate (M6)

    (616) 717-2179

    185 Total Sales

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  • S

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    Steven Volkers

    SVG Real Estate Firm - I

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 18033003

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-13-26-179-037

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49504 John Ball Park

31 Richards Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 31 Richards Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 since 13 July 2018 and is currently estimated at $253,940, approximately $280 per square foot. This property was built in 1911. 31 Richards 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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