NOT LISTED FOR SALE

511 Gilbert St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Madison Area Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $154,000 - $194,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
984 Sq Ft
$181/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 27, 2026

Last sale price $179,900 $183 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,051 / mo

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of February 2026

Welcome home to 511 Gilbert Ave, a 2 bedroom, 1 bath home offering nearly 1,000 square feet of living space. This move-in-ready property features fresh paint throughout, some new flooring, and new appliances, creating a clean and updated feel. The large basement provides plenty of storage or flexible use, and the detached garage, accessed from the alley, is currently best suited for storage. Whether you're a first-time buyer or looking to downsize, this well-maintained home is ready for its next owner. Schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joel Horst

Bellabay Realty LLC License #6501425890 Listed on: 01/19/2026

Bellabay Realty LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Karla Figueroa

Lake Michigan Realty Mgmt License #6501442587

Range of Values:

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $873

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 4,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 34.50 x 127.00

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 984 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$873

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

4,400 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1890
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info: Association YN: No
  • Sewer:Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Heater:Water Heater: Natural Gas
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Range
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 984.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 984.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • List Price: 179900.0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Roofing:Roofing: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Faces Rear

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heat Source:Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type:Heat Type: Forced Air

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.101
  • Lot Size Area: 0.1
  • Lot Dimensions: 34.50 X 127.00
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4400.0
  • Zoning Description: RES

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 873.0
  • Tax Year: 2025

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 19, 2026
Closed on
Feb 27, 2026
Sold by
Great Lakes Home Buyer Llc
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Joel Horst
Bellabay Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Karla Figueroa
Lake Michigan Realty Mgmt
List Price
$179,900
Sold Price
$179,900
Views
64
Current Estimated Value
$178,557

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1,343
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.43%
Original Mortgage
$168,400
Outstanding Balance
$167,732
Interest Rate
6.06%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$10,825

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 28, 2025
Closed on
Dec 19, 2025
Sold by
Carter James W and Sauders Daisy L
Bought by
Great Lakes Home Buyer Llc
Seller's Agent
Tanya Powell-May
Keller Williams GR North
Buyer's Agent
Joel Horst
Bellabay Realty LLC
List Price
$120,000
Sold Price
$120,000
Views
2705

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
742.41%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 2016
Sold by
Ville Lillie
Bought by
Ville Lillie and Carter James W

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 1998
Bought by
Ville Ville L and Ville Lillie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 1990
Sold by
Fleeger Fleeger F F and Fleeger Ville L
Bought by
Ville Lillie
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Madison Area, MI

  • Mike Yablonsky Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX SunQuest Realty

    Mike Yablonsky

    RE/MAX SunQuest Realty

    (616) 552-4778

    33 Total Sales

    1 in Madison Area

    $200,000 Price

    Mike Yablonsky
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  • Tim Groenhof Real Estate Agent - Five Star Real Estate (Ada)

    Tim Groenhof

    Five Star Real Estate (Ada)

    (616) 741-2643

    115 Total Sales

    1 in Madison Area

    $202,500 Price

    Tim Groenhof
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  • Tammy Jo Budzynski Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams GR North

    Tammy Jo Budzynski

    Keller Williams GR North

    (616) 369-7280

    528 Total Sales

    1 in Madison Area

    $220,000 Price

    Tammy Jo Budzynski
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  • Derek Sanchez Real Estate Agent - 616 Realty LLC

    Derek Sanchez

    616 Realty LLC

    (616) 300-1381

    93 Total Sales

    2 in Madison Area

    $90K - $130K Price Range

    Derek Sanchez
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  • Connor Anderson Real Estate Agent - ReSIDE Grand Rapids

    Connor Anderson

    ReSIDE Grand Rapids

    (269) 430-2975

    143 Total Sales

    6 in Madison Area

    $190K - $236K Price Range

    Connor Anderson
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  • Tanya Powell-May Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams GR North

    Tanya Powell-May

    Responds Quickly

    Keller Williams GR North

    (616) 202-5928

    309 Total Sales

    14 in Madison Area

    $14K - $280K Price Range

    Tanya Powell-May
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$179,900 Irongate Title Agency
Great Lakes Home Buyer Llc $120,000 None Listed On Document
Ville Lillie -- Attorney
Ville Ville L -- --
Ville Lillie $14,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $168,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/27/2026 02/27/26 Sold $179,900 0.0% $183 / Sq Ft
01/22/2026 01/22/26 Pending -- -- --
01/19/2026 01/19/26 For Sale $179,900 +49.9% $183 / Sq Ft
12/19/2025 12/19/25 Sold $120,000 0.0% $122 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/26/2025 11/26/25 Pending -- -- --
10/28/2025 10/28/25 For Sale $120,000 0.0% $122 / Sq Ft
10/24/2025 10/24/25 Price Changed $120,000 -- $122 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

Tax History

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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 $796 $66,000 $0 $0
2024 $8 $59,300 $0 $0
2023 $472 $51,600 $0 $0
2022 $474 $43,200 $0 $0
2021 $464 $35,200 $0 $0
2020 $444 $31,000 $0 $0
2019 $465 $24,600 $0 $0
2018 $449 $18,800 $0 $0
2017 $437 $15,700 $0 $0
2016 $442 $15,100 $0 $0
2015 $411 $15,100 $0 $0
2013 -- $18,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Joel Horst Real Estate Agent - Bellabay Realty LLC

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Joel Horst

    Bellabay Realty LLC

    (616) 717-2465

    5 in this area

    205 Total Sales

    Joel Horst
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  • KF

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Karla Figueroa

    Lake Michigan Realty Mgmt

    (616) 730-8686

    2 in this area

    76 Total Sales

    Karla Figueroa
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  • Tanya Powell-May Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams GR North

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Tanya Powell-May

    Keller Williams GR North

    (616) 308-3556

    12 in this area

    309 Total Sales

    Tanya Powell-May
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 26002264

MichRIC

APN: 41-18-06-202-033

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49507 Madison Area

511 Gilbert St SE, Grand Rapids, MI

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