Seller's Agent in 2025
Edward Hansen
Keller Williams GR North (Main)
(616) 291-7178
4 in this area
116 Total Sales
3298 Balsam Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,260
Sq Ft
0.33
Acres
Highlights
- Corner Lot: Yes
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Patio
- Orchard View Elementary School Rated A
- Brick or Stone Mason
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
About This Home
As of January 2025Great home and convenient location in desirable Forest Hills Eastern School District. Living room with vaulted ceilings and sliders to the patio and large fenced in backyard! PLUS there's a HUGE main floor gathering room, 2 bedrooms, a full bath and open kitchen with stainless appliances to dining area. The finished basement has the 3rd bedroom, 2nd full bath, a bonus office room, laundry and a recreation area. This former parade home is one of the only homes in Emerald Lake Acres that has both water and sewer!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Keller Williams GR North (Main) License #6502376437 Listed on: 12/17/2024
Last Buyer's Agent
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main) License #6501299915
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,996
Year Built
- Built in 1983
Lot Details
- 0.33 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 115 x 126
- Corner Lot: Yes
- Level Lot
- Property is zoned Res Improved, Res Improved
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Brick or Stone Mason
- Composition Roof
- Vinyl Siding
- Stone
Interior Spaces
- 2,260 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Patio
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- Emerald Lake Estates Subdivision
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 17, 2024
Closed on
Jan 24, 2025
Sold by
Lunsford Hannah and Darr Kristin
Bought by
Macdonald Patrick
Seller's Agent
Edward Hansen
Keller Williams GR North (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Tim Anders
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)
List Price
$399,900
Sold Price
$394,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,900
-1.48%
Views
32
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$17,983
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.30%
Original Mortgage
$354,600
Outstanding Balance
$352,414
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$59,569
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 31, 2023
Closed on
Jul 21, 2023
Sold by
Knapp Kandace Joy
Bought by
Darr Kristin and Lunsford Hannah
Seller's Agent
Heather LeMaire
Five Star Real Estate (Rock)
Buyer's Agent
Julia Harris
Keller Williams GR North (Main)
List Price
$369,500
Sold Price
$369,500
Views
47
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.31%
Original Mortgage
$369,500
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 14, 2022
Closed on
Aug 30, 2022
Sold by
Jake Protasiewicz
Bought by
Knapp Kandace Joy
Seller's Agent
Josh May
RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH)
Buyer's Agent
Jamie Rodriguez
Five Star Real Estate (Main)
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$340,000
Premium/Discount to List
$40,100
13.37%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.47%
Original Mortgage
$237,000
Interest Rate
5.51%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 21, 2019
Closed on
Apr 19, 2019
Sold by
Ludwig Lisa A and Lisa A Ludwig Trust
Bought by
Protasiewicz Jake
Seller's Agent
Denise Maghielse
Real Estate with Maghielse &Co
Buyer's Agent
Brian Bartholomew
RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH)
List Price
$209,900
Sold Price
$207,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,900
-1.38%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.12%
Original Mortgage
$196,650
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 19, 2018
Sold by
Ludwig Lisa A
Bought by
Ludwig Lisa A and Lisa A Ludwig Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 6, 2014
Sold by
Ludwig Lisa A and Ludwig Stephen C
Bought by
Ludwig Lisa A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$78,583
Interest Rate
4.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 20, 1994
Bought by
Rinazzi James T and Ludwig Lisa A
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 20, 1990
Bought by
Rinazzi James T and Ludwig Lisa A
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $394,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $369,500 | Star Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $340,000 | First American Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $207,000 | Charter Title Of Mi Inc | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $99,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $79,900 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $354,600 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $369,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $237,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $196,650 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $78,583 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/24/2025 01/24/25 | Sold | $394,000 | -1.5% | $174 / Sq Ft | |
| 12/21/2024 12/21/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 12/17/2024 12/17/24 | For Sale | $399,900 | +8.2% | $177 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/21/2023 07/21/23 | Sold | $369,500 | 0.0% | $165 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 06/18/2023 06/18/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 05/31/2023 05/31/23 | For Sale | $369,500 | +8.7% | $165 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/18/2022 08/18/22 | Sold | $340,000 | +13.4% | $152 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 07/18/2022 07/18/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 07/14/2022 07/14/22 | For Sale | $299,900 | +44.9% | $134 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/25/2019 04/25/19 | Sold | $207,000 | -1.4% | $92 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 03/26/2019 03/26/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/21/2019 03/21/19 | For Sale | $209,900 | -- | $94 / Sq Ft |
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $3,010 | $162,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $3,010 | $145,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $2,438 | $117,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $2,894 | $105,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $2,823 | $98,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $1,999 | $93,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $2,042 | $85,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $2,008 | $81,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $1,999 | $76,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $1,931 | $67,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | -- | $67,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2013 | -- | $64,100 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Edward Hansen
-
Tim Anders
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Tim Anders
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)
(616) 291-1467
8 in this area
346 Total Sales
-
Heather LeMaire
Seller's Agent in 2023
Heather LeMaire
Five Star Real Estate (Rock)
(616) 729-2794
10 in this area
159 Total Sales
-
Brian Boven
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023
Brian Boven
Five Star Real Estate (Rock)
(616) 293-3254
14 in this area
367 Total Sales
-
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Buyer's Agent in 2023
Julia Harris
Keller Williams GR North (Main)
-
Josh May
Seller's Agent in 2022
Josh May
RE/MAX Michigan
(616) 318-0924
23 in this area
313 Total Sales
Map
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 24063151
APN: 41-14-04-252-022
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