$235,000
SOLD MAR 14, 2025

617 Cherry Ave Big Rapids, MI 49307

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,996 Sq Ft
0.28 Acres

Recently Sold

$118 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Sauna
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Patio
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of March 2025

This home is located at 617 Cherry Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307 and is currently priced at $235,000, approximately $117 per square foot. This property was built in 1958. 617 Cherry Ave is a home located in Mecosta County with nearby schools including Big Rapids High School, Crossroads Charter Academy Elementary School, and Crossroads Charter Academy Middle/High School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Zielinski

Hometown Realty Reed City, LLC License #6502433529 Listed on: 02/07/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Robert Helsel

Crossroads Realty of Michigan License #6501410666

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,948

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 81x150
  • Property is zoned R1, R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Sauna
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on lower level

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,948

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: 1996.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1947.72
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: R1
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Additional Items:Sauna: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1196.0
  • Laundry Features Lower Level: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Sauna
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Recreation Room
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1996.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Full Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 800.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1196.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Rec Room: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 800.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 220000.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Lower Level
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.28
  • Lot Size Area: 0.28
  • Lot Dimensions: 81x150
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11979.0
  • Zoning Description: R1

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1947.72
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

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
23.47%
Original Mortgage
$235,000
Outstanding Balance
$234,215
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$19,318

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
Outstanding Balance
$234,215
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$19,318

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

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
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 $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
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: 25004616

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5417-014-260-005