NOT LISTED FOR SALE

561 Madison Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Heritage Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $496,844 - $675,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
3,428 Sq Ft
$164/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 24, 2015

Last sale price $222,000 $65 Per Sq Ft

Est. 153% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,327/month

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Porch
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 2-minute walk to Pleasant Park

About This Home

As of August 2015

This home awaits those looking for charm & character. Situated in desirable Heritage Hill district.
Newer boiler & Roof exterior paint
Main level features roomy LR w/fp bay windows sitting rm with French doors that open to awning covered front porch. Formal dining rm. Some hardwood floors. (being refinished) leaded glass bay windows,kitchen with eating area 1/2 bath Up: 4 bedrooms full bath airing deck full attic for storage. Basement has walk out, 1 car attached garage,finished area family rm, separate laundry rm and storage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Doretha Ardoin

Greenridge Realty (Kentwood) License #6501155457 Listed on: 06/06/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Elizabeth Grant

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH) License #6501386029

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,392

Year Built

  • Built in 1919

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 43 x147

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Window Unit Heating System
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,392

Year Built

Built in 1919

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1919
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 43 x147
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3428.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • General Property Info:Design: Traditional
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2392.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: R
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: 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
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Heat Type:Hot Water: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Additional Items:Home Warranty: Yes
  • Additional Items:Laminate Floor: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Window Unit(s): Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2335.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Range
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Laminate Floor, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 3428.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 1093.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1093.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1093.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Porch(es), Patio
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • List Price: 229900.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Stucco: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Size Area: 0.15
  • Lot Dimensions: 43 x147
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6534.0
  • Zoning Description: R
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2392.0
  • Tax Year: 2015

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2018
Sold by
Crowell Gregory F and Austin Larkin P
Bought by
Crowell Gregory F and Austin Larkin P
Current Estimated Value
$560,961

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 6, 2015
Closed on
Aug 24, 2015
Sold by
Chivis Wendell and Chivis Bertha
Bought by
Crowell Gregory F and Austin Larkin P
Seller's Agent
Doretha Ardoin
Greenridge Realty (Kentwood)
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Grant
RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH)
List Price
$229,900
Sold Price
$222,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,900
-3.44%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.58%
Original Mortgage
$82,000
Outstanding Balance
$32,495
Interest Rate
4.04%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$528,466

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2008
Sold by
Chivis Wendell A and Chivis Bertha
Bought by
Chivis Wendell A and Chivis Bertha

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$159,000
Interest Rate
6.04%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 1997
Sold by
Sledge Sledge J J and Sledge Chivis W
Bought by
Chivis Chivis W and Chivis Wendell A Bertha

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 17, 1988
Sold by
Webber Webber M M and Webber Sledge J
Bought by
Chivis Wendell A Bertha
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Crowell Gregory F -- None Available
Crowell Gregory F $222,000 Chicago Title
Chivis Wendell A -- Metropolitan Title Company
Chivis Chivis W $37,500 --
Chivis Wendell A Bertha $15,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Crowell Gregory F $82,000
Previous Owner Chivis Wendell A $159,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/24/2015 08/24/15 Sold $222,000 -3.4% $65 / Sq Ft
06/29/2015 06/29/15 Pending -- -- --
06/06/2015 06/06/15 For Sale $229,900 -- $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
2025 $4,101 $217,400 $0 $0
2024 $4,101 $191,500 $0 $0
2023 $4,161 $168,400 $0 $0
2022 $3,951 $147,100 $0 $0
2021 $3,863 $144,400 $0 $0
2020 $3,693 $136,200 $0 $0
2019 $3,867 $124,700 $0 $0
2018 $3,735 $113,800 $0 $0
2017 $3,636 $104,200 $0 $0
2016 $3,680 $97,700 $0 $0
2015 $2,453 $97,700 $0 $0
2013 -- $87,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Doretha Ardoin

    Greenridge Realty (Kentwood)

    (616) 375-4869

    55 Total Sales

    Doretha Ardoin
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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Elizabeth Grant

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (616) 552-3042

    68 Total Sales

    Elizabeth Grant
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 15029245

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-31-135-029

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49503 Heritage Hill

561 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 561 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 since 06 June 2015 and is currently estimated at $560,961, approximately $163 per square foot. This property was built in 1919. 561 Madison 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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