NOT LISTED FOR SALE

453 Emerald Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Midtown Grand Rapids Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $237,000 - $254,229

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,480 Sq Ft
$165/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 17, 2022

Last sale price $205,000 $139 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,700/month

30 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Replacement Windows
  • 1 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of October 2022

This lovely Midtown residence offers an open floor plan, a private back yard with garden area, second floor primary suite, central air and a 1.5 stall garage. All this with a high level of convenience to nightlife, groceries, transportation, Downtown GR and the Medical Mile. We have newer appliances, newer A/C, recent furnace and a 2021 roof! The kitchen has a chef-friendly layout with
some new custom shelves. Just off the kitchen is a lounge with built-in bookcase, room for a TV, couch, piano and more. Easy to show. Offers will receive a quick response.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Peter Bruinsma

Grand River Realty License #6502402583 Listed on: 08/17/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Darrell Deward

Icon Realty Group LLC License #6501380865

Icon Realty Group LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,562

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 5,271 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x132

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,480 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

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

$1,562

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1900
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1480.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 626.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • List Price: 200000.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: 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: 0.12
  • Lot Size Area: 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: 40x132
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5271.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1562.0
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 17, 2022
Closed on
Oct 19, 2022
Sold by
Belcher Molly
Bought by
Cash Randall and Cash Irina
Seller's Agent
Peter Bruinsma
Grand River Realty
Buyer's Agent
Darrell Deward
Icon Realty Group LLC
List Price
$225,000
Sold Price
$205,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-8.89%
Total Days on Market
30
Views
14
Current Estimated Value
$244,807

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$39,807
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.01%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 13, 2015
Closed on
May 8, 2015
Sold by
Bratt Jon and Bratt Lisa
Bought by
Smitter Molly M
Seller's Agent
Jon Bratt
Castle Realty Inc.-I
Buyer's Agent
Peter Bruinsma
Grand River Realty
List Price
$89,900
Sold Price
$86,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,900
-4.34%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.37%
Original Mortgage
$68,800
Interest Rate
3.68%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 23, 2012
Sold by
Mcnees Robert
Bought by
Bratt Jon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 1995
Sold by
Mcnees Mcnees M M and Mcnees M
Bought by
Bratt Jon
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Cash Randall $205,000 --
Smitter Molly M $86,000 Sun Title Agency Of Mi Llc
Bratt Jon $30,000 None Available
Bratt Jon $100 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Smitter Molly M $68,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/17/2022 10/17/22 Sold $205,000 +2.5% $139 / Sq Ft
09/16/2022 09/16/22 Pending -- -- --
09/13/2022 09/13/22 Price Changed $200,000 -7.0% $135 / Sq Ft
08/23/2022 08/23/22 Price Changed $215,000 -4.4% $145 / Sq Ft
08/17/2022 08/17/22 For Sale $225,000 +161.6% $152 / Sq Ft
05/08/2015 05/08/15 Sold $86,000 -4.3% $64 / Sq Ft
03/29/2015 03/29/15 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2015 03/13/15 For Sale $89,900 -- $67 / 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
2024 $4,798 $100,100 $0 $0
2023 $4,679 $91,600 $0 $0
2022 $1,567 $77,700 $0 $0
2021 $1,483 $67,900 $0 $0
2020 $1,417 $63,300 $0 $0
2019 $1,485 $59,500 $0 $0
2018 $1,434 $52,800 $0 $0
2017 $1,396 $40,000 $0 $0
2016 $1,413 $37,000 $0 $0
2015 $1,158 $37,000 $0 $0
2013 -- $35,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Peter Bruinsma

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Peter Bruinsma

    Grand River Realty

    11 in this area

    193 Total Sales

    Peter Bruinsma
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  • Darrell Deward

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Darrell Deward

    Icon Realty Group LLC

    (616) 537-6890

    2 in this area

    306 Total Sales

    Darrell Deward
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  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Jon Bratt

    Castle Realty Inc.-I

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 22035385

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-20-351-024

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49503 Midtown Grand Rapids

453 Emerald Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 453 Emerald Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 since 17 August 2022 and is currently estimated at $244,807, approximately $165 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 453 Emerald Ave NE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including East Leonard Elementary School, Riverside Middle School, and Union High School.

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