$142,000
SOLD NOV 13, 2014

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

Recently Sold

$75 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Wood Flooring
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of October 2022

Elegant 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

Doretha Ardoin

Greenridge Realty (Kentwood) License #6501155457 Listed on: 09/28/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Jacob Lietaert

Keller Williams GR North (Main)

Keller Williams GR North (Main)

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,089

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Victorian
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1890
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 52 x 85
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1894.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • General Property Info:Design: Victorian
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1089.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Additional Items:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Ceramic Floor, Wood Floor
  • Fireplace Features: Living
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 1894.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 722.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 148900.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features:_three_ Season Room: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Garage:Garage2: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Utilities: Telephone Line, Cable Connected

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Lot Size Area: 0.1
  • Lot Dimensions: 52 x 85
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4356.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1089.0
  • Tax Year: 2014

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%
Views
3
Current Estimated Value
$349,349

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$89,349
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.41%
Original Mortgage
$252,200
Outstanding Balance
$244,279
Interest Rate
6.7%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
Estimated Equity
$84,306

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 (Main)
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
8.02%
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
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 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 $125,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $134,900 New Conventional
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

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 $3,569 $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

    1,230 Total Sales

    Lucas Howard
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Malinda Root

    Keller Williams GR East

    (616) 885-8732

    1 in this area

    181 Total Sales

    Malinda Root
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  • Lily Force

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Lily Force

    Key Realty

    (616) 723-4152

    1 in this area

    94 Total Sales

    Lily Force
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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Doretha Ardoin

    Greenridge Realty (Kentwood)

    (616) 375-4869

    3 in this area

    53 Total Sales

    Doretha Ardoin
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  • Jacob Lietaert

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Jacob Lietaert

    Keller Williams GR North (Main)

    (616) 447-9100

    70 Total Sales

    Jacob Lietaert
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 14055068

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-31-230-004

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49503 Madison Area

501 James Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 501 James Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 and is currently priced at $142,000, approximately $74 per square foot. This property was built in 1890. 501 James 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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