$337,000
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,316 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 24, 2026

$146 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Corner Lot
  • Den

About This Home

As of July 2026

Discover the space and style you've been waiting for at 523 Elm, a beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offering over 2,000 finished sq ft in the heart of Lowell.
Step inside to a bright, open main level where fresh paint, new flooring, and on-trend lighting create a modern canvas for everyday living. The living room flows seamlessly into an eat-in kitchen updated with crisp cabinetry, stainless appliances, and plenty of prep space, perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend entertaining. Two comfortably sized bedrooms and a full bath complete this floor. Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms and an updated second full bath. Need more room to relax? The lower-level family room is ideal for movie nights, a home office, or play space, with extra storage and laundry tucked conveniently nearby. Outside, enjoy a manageable yard for gardening, games, or simply taking in Lowell's small-town charm. You're just minutes from historic downtown shops, dining, parks along the Flat River, and award-winning Lowell Schools in addition to quick access to M-21 for an easy Grand Rapids commute. Schedule your showing and see the value firsthand! Offer deadline is set for Tuesday, 6/30 @ 4:00pm

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jonathan Kwekel

RE/MAX Lakeshore License #6501429494 Listed on: 06/24/2026

RE/MAX Lakeshore

Last Buyer's Agent

Joel Baker

Five Star Real Estate (Grandv) License #6501458714

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,169

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 65 x 131
  • Vinyl Fence
  • Decorative Fence
  • Corner Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,316 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Mini Split Air Conditioners
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Mini Split Heat Pump
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,169

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1890
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info: Association YN: No
  • Driveway:Driveway: Paved
  • Landscape:Landscape: Decor Fence, Flower Garden
  • Sewer:Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Additional Items:Additional Items: Garage Door Opener
  • Water Heater:Water Heater: Natural Gas
  • SourceMLSURL: https://sourcemls.org/api/v1/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJTb3VyY2VTeXN0ZW1JRCI6IlQwMDAwMDAwNiIsIkxpc3RpbmdJRCI6IjI2MDMxNjY1IiwiU3RhbmRhcmRTdGF0dXMiOiJDbG9zZWQiLCJNb2RpZmljYXRpb25UaW1lc3RhbXAiOiIyMDI2LTA4LTA2VDE4OjA5OjMwLjAwMFoiLCJMaWNlbnNlZUlEIjoib2F1dGgyXzE0NjI5IiwiTGljZW5zZWVOYW1lIjoiSG9tZXMgUHJvIn0.SUK2QrSDwCd-00mPqpxrOlFmDfviW7mTbhLOBig-5co/badge
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Range
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Partial
  • LivingArea: 2316.0
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Features: Eating Area

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Vinyl
  • List Price: 319000.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Roofing:Roofing: Composition, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved, Detached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s), Mini-Split
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Radiant
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heat Source:Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type:Heat Type: Radiant, Mini-Split
  • Utilities Attached:Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Size Area: 0.2
  • Lot Dimensions: 65 x 131
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8712.0
  • Zoning Description: residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4169.47
  • Tax Year: 2025

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 2025
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 1, 2018
Closed on
Jun 29, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Mary Buckius
Keller Williams GR North
Buyer's Agent
Joshua Howard
Keller Williams GR East
List Price
$165,000
Sold Price
$147,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,500
-10.61%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.59%
Original Mortgage
$144,827
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 11, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$102,000
Interest Rate
8.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 1996
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 1989
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 1988
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 1982
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $155,000 Next Door Title Agency
Warranty Deed $147,500 Grand Rapids Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed $86,000 --
Warranty Deed $58,900 --
Warranty Deed $41,000 --
Deed $38,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $144,827 FHA
Previous Owner $89,797 New Conventional
Previous Owner $107,500 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $102,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/24/2026 07/24/26 Sold $337,000 +5.6% $146 / Sq Ft
07/01/2026 07/01/26 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2026 06/24/26 For Sale $319,000 +116.3% $138 / Sq Ft
06/28/2018 06/28/18 Sold $147,500 -10.6% $75 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/26/2018 05/26/18 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2018 05/01/18 For Sale $165,000 -- $83 / 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 $3,506 $121,300 $0 $0
2024 $34 $118,200 $0 $0
2023 $3,856 $107,500 $0 $0
2022 $3,699 $98,000 $0 $0
2021 $3,595 $88,300 $0 $0
2020 $2,980 $80,900 $0 $0
2019 $3,545 $77,300 $0 $0
2018 $2,601 $71,700 $0 $0
2017 $2,536 $62,400 $0 $0
2016 $2,466 $55,500 $0 $0
2015 -- $55,500 $0 $0
2013 -- $54,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 26031665

MichRIC

APN: 41-20-02-332-009

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