NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3253 Lake Dr SE Unit 8 Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Estimated Value: $463,000 - $558,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,241 Sq Ft
$358/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold January 20, 2020

Last sale price $339,000 $151 Per Sq Ft

Est. 48% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,449/month

89 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Den
  • Wooded Lot
  • End Unit
  • Skylights

About This Home

As of January 2020

Very rare Ravenswood Condo opportunity right across from Calvin University campus with easy access to everything. Enjoy easy condo living with privacy and nature close to the city overlooking a ravine of woods and wetlands. This amazing end unit condo is completely turnkey & substantially updated featuring spacious open floor plan, huge master suite with convenient new stacked washer / dryer, vaulted ceilings, and four seasons sunroom that leads to large deck with beautiful views. Fully finished lower level walkout w/ family room, large bedroom with full bath, non-conforming 3rd bedroom, 3 season room with hot tub, and plenty of storage. Bike or walk to Gaslight Village and enjoy restaurants, shopping, Reeds Lake, the library, and Calvin Academy for Lifelong Learning.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Katherine Southwell

Keller Williams GR East Listed on: 10/09/2019

Keller Williams GR East

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer Jordan

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH) License #6501397586

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH)

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,874

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $358 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,241 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Home Security System
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Parking

  • Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Association fees include water, trash, snow removal, sewer, lawn/yard care

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,874

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$358 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1986
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Ceramic Floor, Garage Door Opener, Security System, Wood Floor
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Walk Out
  • LivingArea: 2241.0
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Screens
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: End Unit
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • List Price: 349900.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Telephone Line, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Public Water, Public Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 358.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Trash, Snow Removal, Sewer, Lawn/Yard Care

Lot Info

  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4873.87
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2025
Sold by
White Thomas L and White Donna M
Bought by
White Thomas L and White Family Trust
Current Estimated Value
$500,865

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 9, 2019
Closed on
Jan 20, 2020
Sold by
Penning Susan H
Bought by
White Thomas L and White Donna
Seller's Agent
Katherine Southwell
Keller Williams GR East
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Jordan
RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH)
List Price
$349,900
Sold Price
$339,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,900
-3.12%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.00%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 24, 2016
Closed on
Aug 12, 2016
Sold by
Kurt D L Dietsch Trust
Bought by
Penning Susan H
Seller's Agent
Janet Dietsch
Keller Williams GR North (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Katherine Southwell
Keller Williams GR East
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$315,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-3.08%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.16%
Original Mortgage
$236,250
Interest Rate
3.45%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 2011
Sold by
Byam George E and The George E Byam Trust
Bought by
Kurt D L Dietsch

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 2011
Sold by
The Valerie R Bernecker Trust
Bought by
Byam George and The George Byam Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 2004
Sold by
Alt Diane C
Bought by
Valerie R Bernecker Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 2003
Sold by
Alt Diane Chadwick and Diane Chadwick Alt Trust
Bought by
Alt Diane

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2000
Bought by
Schneider J and Dietsch Kurt D L Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 1991
Sold by
Fuller Fuller R R and Fuller Buursma S
Bought by
Dietsch Kurt D L Trust
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
White Thomas L -- None Listed On Document
White Thomas L $339,000 Athena Title Agency Llc
Penning Susan H $315,000 Grand Rapids Title Co Llc
Kurt D L Dietsch $218,000 Sun Title Agency Of Mi Llc
Byam George $205,000 None Available
Valerie R Bernecker Trust $240,000 --
Alt Diane -- Michigan Title Company
Schneider J -- --
Dietsch Kurt D L Trust $160,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Penning Susan H $236,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/20/2020 01/20/20 Sold $339,000 -3.1% $151 / Sq Ft
01/06/2020 01/06/20 Pending -- -- --
10/09/2019 10/09/19 For Sale $349,900 +11.1% $156 / Sq Ft
08/12/2016 08/12/16 Sold $315,000 -3.1% $141 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/29/2016 06/29/16 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2016 06/24/16 For Sale $325,000 -- $145 / 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 $5,569 $206,600 $0 $0
2024 $5,569 $196,600 $0 $0
2023 $5,502 $162,800 $0 $0
2022 $5,260 $156,200 $0 $0
2021 $5,799 $170,500 $0 $0
2020 $4,512 $140,400 $0 $0
2019 $4,725 $134,300 $0 $0
2018 $4,874 $152,500 $0 $0
2017 $4,744 $101,400 $0 $0
2016 $3,581 $101,800 $0 $0
2015 $3,354 $101,800 $0 $0
2013 -- $109,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Katherine Southwell

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Katherine Southwell

    Keller Williams GR East

    (616) 550-4111

    28 in this area

    148 Total Sales

    Katherine Southwell
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Jennifer Jordan

    RE/MAX Michigan

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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Janet Dietsch

    Keller Williams GR North (Main)

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 19049474

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-02-107-008

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49506

3253 Lake Dr SE Unit 8, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 3253 Lake Dr SE Unit 8, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 since 09 October 2019 and is currently estimated at $500,865, approximately $223 per square foot. This property was built in 1986. 3253 Lake Dr SE Unit 8 is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Mulick Park Elementary School, Alger Middle School, and Ottawa Hills High School.

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