501 James Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Madison Area Neighborhood
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,894
Sq Ft
4,356
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Deck
- Victorian Architecture
- Corner Lot: Yes
- Wood Flooring
- Sun or Florida Room
- Eat-In Kitchen
About This Home
As of October 2022Elegant Victorian Home. Located in a Walkable neighborhood wedged between Eastown and Heritage Hill. Close to downtown. Incredible Original Moldings, Pocket Doors, Original Tiled Fireplace, Hardwood Floors, Lovely Remodeled Kitchen, Four Nicely Sized Bedrooms Upstairs, Lots Of Charming Nooks And Crannies. Wonderful sun porch & private patio. Call today! Must See The Character!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Greenridge Realty (Kentwood) License #6501155457 Listed on: 09/28/2014
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,089
Year Built
- Built in 1890
Lot Details
- 4,356 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 52 x 85
- Shrub
- Corner Lot: Yes
- Garden
Home Design
- Victorian Architecture
- Composition Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,894 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Sun or Florida Room
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Eat-In Kitchen
Flooring
- Wood
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Patio
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Phone Connected
- Cable TV Available
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 14, 2022
Closed on
Oct 24, 2022
Sold by
Holland William J
Bought by
Mpindi Don and Mpindi Amy
Seller's Agent
Lucas Howard
Keller Williams GR East
Buyer's Agent
Lily Force
Key Realty
List Price
$280,000
Sold Price
$260,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-7.14%
Total Days on Market
16
Views
3
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
$45,960
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.36%
Original Mortgage
$252,200
Outstanding Balance
$244,801
Interest Rate
6.7%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
Estimated Equity
$61,159
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 12, 2018
Sold by
Kittok Simon C
Bought by
Holland William J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 28, 2014
Closed on
Nov 13, 2014
Sold by
Gorley Paul
Bought by
Holland William J and Kittok Simon C
Seller's Agent
Doretha Ardoin
Greenridge Realty (Kentwood)
Buyer's Agent
Jacob Lietaert
Keller Williams GR North
List Price
$148,900
Sold Price
$142,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,900
-4.63%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.50%
Original Mortgage
$134,900
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 13, 2003
Sold by
Love Sharon E
Bought by
Gorley Paul
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$82,450
Interest Rate
5.4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 18, 2000
Sold by
Love Mitchell and Love Sharon
Bought by
Love Sharon and Gorley Paul
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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 | $260,000 | -- | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | Title Resource Agency | |
| Warranty Deed | $142,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $85,000 | Metropolitan Title Co | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $252,200 | Balloon | |
| Previous Owner | $126,750 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $126,750 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $125,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $134,900 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $100,600 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $30,500 | Stand Alone Second | |
| Previous Owner | $82,450 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2022 10/31/22 | Sold | $260,000 | -1.9% | $138 / Sq Ft |
| 09/28/2022 09/28/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/27/2022 09/27/22 | Price Changed | $265,000 | -5.4% | $141 / Sq Ft |
| 09/14/2022 09/14/22 | For Sale | $280,000 | +97.2% | $149 / Sq Ft |
| 11/13/2014 11/13/14 | Sold | $142,000 | -4.6% | $75 / Sq Ft |
| 10/14/2014 10/14/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/28/2014 09/28/14 | For Sale | $148,900 | -- | $79 / 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 | $3,569 | $144,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $3,569 | $119,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $3,538 | $107,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $2,029 | $105,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $1,984 | $85,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $1,897 | $80,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $1,986 | $76,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $1,247 | $62,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $1,214 | $58,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $1,229 | $34,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $1,143 | $34,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2013 | -- | $30,400 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Lucas Howard
Seller's Agent in 2022
Lucas Howard
Keller Williams GR East
(616) 893-6478
7 in this area
1,283 Total Sales
-
Malinda Root
M
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022
Malinda Root
Keller Williams GR East
(616) 885-8732
1 in this area
196 Total Sales
-
Lily Force
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Lily Force
Key Realty
(616) 723-4152
1 in this area
109 Total Sales
-
Doretha Ardoin
D
Seller's Agent in 2014
Doretha Ardoin
Greenridge Realty (Kentwood)
(616) 375-4869
3 in this area
59 Total Sales
-
Jacob Lietaert
Buyer's Agent in 2014
Jacob Lietaert
Keller Williams GR North
(616) 447-9100
74 Total Sales
Map
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 14055068
APN: 41-14-31-230-004
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