NOT LISTED FOR SALE

344 Charles Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

East Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $311,000 - $339,000

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,526 Sq Ft
$209/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 28, 2019

Last sale price $187,000 $123 Per Sq Ft

Est. 71% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,061/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Porch
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Windows
  • 4-minute walk to Cherry Park

About This Home

As of October 2019

This home is part of the Cherry Hill Historical District. This home was built in 1875. Home hosts 4 bedrooms and 1 bath. 3 bedrooms up and 1 on main floor level. Full bath with unique cast iron tub/shower. Fresh paint through out the home and exterior has been recently painted. Beautiful wood floors in living room and dining room are a plus for this historical home. Kitchen has been remodeled with new cabinets, paint and flooring. Walk out the back door onto a newly built deck and a spacious fenced in back yard. Stove, Refrigerator, Washer and Dryer included. This home has tons of character and charm. Call today for your private showing. Walking distance to stores, restaurants and public transportation. This Cherry Hill Historic home is located just off Wealthy Street. In the Heart of the the Wealthy Street Corridor. Within walking distance of Donkey, Jonny B'z, The Winchester and many other thriving businesses on Wealthy Street.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Scott Fader

JOSEPH WALTER REALTY LLC - I License #6502431011 Listed on: 09/30/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Evan Case

American Real Estate Services License #6501380105

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,664

Year Built

  • Built in 1875

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 44 x 116
  • Shrub
  • Back Yard Fenced

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer

Basement

  • Michigan Basement
  • Partial Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,664

Year Built

Built in 1875

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1875
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 44 x 116
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1526.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1664.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Windows:Replacement: 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
  • Substructure:Partial: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Substructure:Michigan Basement: Yes
  • Windows:Storms: Yes
  • Roofing:Wood: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1226.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Architectural Style:Contemporary: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Laminate Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Laminate, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Michigan Basement, Partial
  • LivingArea: 1526.0
  • Window Features: Storms, Screens, Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 300.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 313.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 300.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 195900.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Wood
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size Area: 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: 44 x 116
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5227.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1664.0
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 2023
Sold by
Case Evan
Bought by
Sgc Solutions Llc
Current Estimated Value
$319,014

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 30, 2019
Closed on
Oct 28, 2019
Sold by
Brown Christopher S
Bought by
Case Evan
Seller's Agent
Scott Fader
JOSEPH WALTER REALTY LLC - I
Buyer's Agent
Evan Case
American Real Estate Services
List Price
$195,900
Sold Price
$187,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,900
-4.54%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.61%
Original Mortgage
$149,600
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 2014
Sold by
Brown Paul and Brown Jan
Bought by
Brown Christopher S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 16, 2007
Sold by
Hayward Ann Marie
Bought by
Brown Christopher S and Brown Paul

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$98,400
Interest Rate
6.23%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2005
Sold by
Frigo Anthony and Frigo Beth
Bought by
Hayward Ann Marie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 2003
Sold by
Frigo Gregory S and Frigo Connie
Bought by
Frigo Beth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$65,250
Interest Rate
5.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 20, 2003
Sold by
Frigo Gregory and Frigo Connie
Bought by
Frigo Gregory and Frigo Connie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 2003
Sold by
Sanders Harvey O and Sanders Joyce L
Bought by
Frigo Gregory S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 5, 2000
Bought by
Sanders Sanders H and Sanders J

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 1996
Sold by
Sanders Sanders H H and Sanders Evans C
Bought by
Brown Evans C and Brown Christopher S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 17, 1992
Sold by
Charleston Charleston P P and Sanders Charleston
Bought by
Brown Christopher S

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 1991
Sold by
Sanders Sanders H H and Sanders Charleston
Bought by
Brown Christopher S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 1991
Sold by
Ogden Ogden M M and Ogden Sanders H
Bought by
Brown Christopher S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 10, 1991

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 9, 1984
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
Sgc Solutions Llc -- None Listed On Document
Case Evan $187,000 Sun Title Agency Of Mi Llc
Brown Christopher S -- None Available
Brown Christopher S $123,000 Lighthouse Title Inc
Hayward Ann Marie $70,500 Metropolitan Title Company
Frigo Beth -- Michigan Title Company Ne
Frigo Gregory -- --
Frigo Gregory S $55,000 --
Sanders Sanders H -- --
Brown Evans C -- --
Brown Christopher S -- --
Brown Christopher S -- --
Brown Christopher S -- --
-- -- --
-- $5,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Case Evan $149,600
Previous Owner Brown Christopher S $98,400
Previous Owner Southwood Llc $260,000
Previous Owner Frigo Beth $65,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/28/2019 10/28/19 Sold $187,000 -4.5% $123 / Sq Ft
10/13/2019 10/13/19 Pending -- -- --
09/30/2019 09/30/19 For Sale $195,900 -- $128 / 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 $3,862 $138,000 $0 $0
2024 $3,862 $102,900 $0 $0
2023 $2,490 $83,600 $0 $0
2022 $2,364 $75,600 $0 $0
2021 $2,262 $72,800 $0 $0
2020 $3,355 $65,600 $0 $0
2019 $1,725 $59,000 $0 $0
2018 $1,725 $49,100 $0 $0
2017 $1,683 $45,200 $0 $0
2016 $1,664 $39,000 $0 $0
2015 $1,586 $39,000 $0 $0
2013 -- $34,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Scott Fader

    JOSEPH WALTER REALTY LLC - I

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  • E

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Evan Case

    American Real Estate Services

    (616) 550-1748

    25 Total Sales

    Evan Case
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 19047883

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-30-482-029

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49503 East Hills

344 Charles Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 344 Charles Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 since 30 September 2019 and is currently estimated at $319,014, approximately $209 per square foot. This property was built in 1875. 344 Charles Ave SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Martin Luther King Leadership Academy, Alger Middle School, and Ottawa Hills High School.

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