$245,000
SOLD SEP 2, 2025

617 Cherry Ave Big Rapids, MI 49307

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,000 Sq Ft
0.28 Acres

Recently Sold

$122 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

119 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Replacement Windows
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Doors are 36 inches wide or more

About This Home

As of September 2025

Beautiful 3 bedroom 2 bath home, located in a quiet neighborhood. Full basement, mostly finished and includes a sauna. Large 2 stall garage and big front and back yard.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Helsel

Crossroads Realty of Michigan License #6501410666 Listed on: 04/04/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Laura Veersma

Big Rapids Realty License #6501312844

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,950

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 81x150

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Laundry on main level

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Basement

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

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Doors are 36 inches wide or more
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,950

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 81x150
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2000.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1950.0
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Roofing:Asphalt2: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1200.0
  • Laundry Features In Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Accessibility Feat 36 Inch Entrance Door: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet Floor: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Accessibility Features: 36 Inch Entrance Door
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2000.0
  • Window Features: Replacement, Insulated Windows
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Full Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 800.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1200.0
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 800.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 250000.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Covered
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: Yes
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Covered: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • Parking Features Garage Door Opener2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Front: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.28
  • Lot Size Area: 0.28
  • Lot Dimensions: 81x150
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12197.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1950.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 4, 2025
Closed on
Sep 2, 2025
Sold by
Vaughan Kenneth M and Vaughan Adeline S
Bought by
Speese Megan
Seller's Agent
Robert Helsel
Crossroads Realty of Michigan
Buyer's Agent
Laura Veersma
Big Rapids Realty
List Price
$269,000
Sold Price
$245,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-8.92%
Views
98

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
54.03%
Original Mortgage
$247,474
Outstanding Balance
$247,474
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,796

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 7, 2025
Closed on
Mar 14, 2025
Sold by
Vaughan Kenneth M
Bought by
Vaughan Kenneth M and Vaughan Adeline S
Seller's Agent
David Zielinski
Hometown Realty Reed City, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Robert Helsel
Crossroads Realty of Michigan
List Price
$220,000
Sold Price
$235,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
6.82%
Views
16

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.27%
Original Mortgage
$235,000
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 7, 2025
Closed on
Mar 13, 2025
Sold by
Weck Rodney W and Weck Nancy J
Bought by
Vaughan Kenneth M
Seller's Agent
David Zielinski
Hometown Realty Reed City, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Robert Helsel
Crossroads Realty of Michigan
List Price
$220,000
Sold Price
$235,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
6.82%
Views
16

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$235,000
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 15, 2022
Closed on
Aug 5, 2022
Sold by
Scarpelli Jeffrey
Bought by
Farrow Patricia K
Seller's Agent
Heather Miller
Century 21 White House Realty
Buyer's Agent
David Zielinski
Hometown Realty Reed City, LLC
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$199,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.39%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 11, 2017
Closed on
Mar 3, 2017
Sold by
Scott Arthur and Schwartz Scott Andrea
Bought by
Scarpelli Jeffrey
Seller's Agent
Grant Blakely
Coldwell Banker Schmidt Big Rapids
Buyer's Agent
Ashley Adams
RE/MAX TOGETHER
List Price
$115,000
Sold Price
$115,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.72%
Original Mortgage
$109,250
Interest Rate
4.19%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 2014
Sold by
Scott Andrea L and Schwartz Bruce H
Bought by
Scott Arthur and Schwartz Scott Andrea Lee

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 2013
Sold by
Schwartz Elizabeth Ann
Bought by
Schwartz Elizabeth Ann and Scott Andrea L
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $245,000 Verified Title Agency
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $235,000 Mutual Title
Warranty Deed $199,900 Verified Title Agency Llc
Warranty Deed -- Suntitle Agency
Warranty Deed $115,000 Suntitle Agency
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $247,474 New Conventional
Previous Owner $235,000 VA
Previous Owner $110,275 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $109,250 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/02/2025 09/02/25 Sold $245,000 -2.0% $123 / Sq Ft
08/01/2025 08/01/25 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2025 07/08/25 Price Changed $250,000 -3.8% $125 / Sq Ft
05/28/2025 05/28/25 Price Changed $260,000 -3.3% $130 / Sq Ft
04/04/2025 04/04/25 For Sale $269,000 +14.5% $135 / Sq Ft
03/14/2025 03/14/25 Sold $235,000 +6.8% $118 / Sq Ft
02/08/2025 02/08/25 Pending -- -- --
02/07/2025 02/07/25 For Sale $220,000 +10.1% $110 / Sq Ft
08/05/2022 08/05/22 Sold $199,900 0.0% $100 / Sq Ft
07/01/2022 07/01/22 Pending -- -- --
06/15/2022 06/15/22 For Sale $199,900 +73.8% $100 / Sq Ft
04/16/2022 04/16/22 Off Market $115,000 -- --
03/03/2017 03/03/17 Sold $115,000 0.0% $52 / Sq Ft
02/09/2017 02/09/17 Pending -- -- --
01/11/2017 01/11/17 For Sale $115,000 -- $52 / 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 $3,159 $93,700 $0 $0
2024 -- $81,900 $0 $0
2023 -- $73,400 $0 $0
2022 $2,046 $61,000 $0 $0
2021 $2,046 $57,500 $0 $0
2020 -- -- $0 $0
2019 -- -- $0 $0
2018 -- -- $0 $0
2017 -- -- $0 $0
2016 -- -- $0 $0
2014 -- -- $0 $0
2013 -- -- $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25013558

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5417-014-260-005