$87,500
SOLD DEC 16, 2015

620 Emerald Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,589 Sq Ft
5,052 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$55 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

31 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Snack Bar or Counter
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Porch
  • Bungalow
  • 5-minute walk to Eastern School Playground

About This Home

As of July 2025

Great location with easy access to Michigan St, be downtown in minutes without paying a high price. Wonderful home offers 3 Bedrooms and 1 1/2 baths. Fresh paint and carpet, move right in and pay less than rent! Fenced in back yard and nice one stall garage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Keith King

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main) License #6501298293 Listed on: 10/07/2015

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

Last Buyer's Agent

Evan McPherson

Bellabay Realty LLC License #6501389697

Bellabay Realty LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,704

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 5,052 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x126
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,589 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Basement
  • Michigan Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Snack Bar or Counter

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,704

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1920
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 40x126
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1589.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1704.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RES
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Substructure:Michigan Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1589.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 1589.0
  • Window Features: Screens, Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 728.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Other
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 90000.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Storm Sewer, Broadband
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size Area: 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: 40x126
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5052.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1704.0
  • Tax Year: 2015

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 5, 2025
Closed on
Jul 8, 2025
Sold by
Flickema David and Flickema Anna
Bought by
Hoving Lauren Elizabeth and Viviano Alexander James
Seller's Agent
Amanda Sanderson
Century 21 Affiliated (GR)
Buyer's Agent
Bailey Budnik
Keller Williams GR North (Downtown)
List Price
$335,000
Sold Price
$335,000
Views
12

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-9.57%
Original Mortgage
$301,500
Outstanding Balance
$301,500
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$27,490

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 27, 2018
Closed on
Jul 31, 2018
Sold by
Mcpherson Evan and Mcpherson James
Bought by
Flickema David and Flickema Anna
Seller's Agent
Evan McPherson
Bellabay Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Amanda Sanderson
Century 21 Affiliated (GR)
List Price
$174,500
Sold Price
$190,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,500
8.88%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.51%
Original Mortgage
$175,750
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 7, 2015
Closed on
Dec 16, 2015
Sold by
Big Buck Enterprises Llc
Bought by
Mcpherson Evan and Mcpherson James
Seller's Agent
Keith King
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Evan McPherson
Bellabay Realty LLC
List Price
$95,000
Sold Price
$87,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,500
-7.89%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
34.44%
Original Mortgage
$70,000
Interest Rate
3.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2010
Sold by
Positive Properties Inc
Bought by
Big Buck Enterprises Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 11, 2008
Sold by
Taatjes D Wade
Bought by
Positive Properties Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 2006
Sold by
Taaties Wade and Taatjes Dennis Wade
Bought by
Smith Kristin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$96,900
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2006
Sold by
Kruis James
Bought by
Taatjes Wade and Taatjes Dennis Wade

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$96,900
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2005
Sold by
Taatjes Dennis Wade
Bought by
Kruis James

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2005
Sold by
Hud
Bought by
Taatjes Wade

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$84,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2004
Sold by
Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp
Bought by
Hud

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 2004
Sold by
Brown Sylvia J
Bought by
Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 8, 2000
Sold by
Nies Kathryn and Halas Lawrence
Bought by
Brown Sylvia J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$94,250
Interest Rate
7.58%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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 $335,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $190,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $190,000 Ata National Title Group Llc
Warranty Deed $87,500 Title Resource Agency
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Sheriffs Deed $91,408 None Available
Warranty Deed $102,000 Nations Title Agency
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Deed $75,995 --
Warranty Deed -- --
Sheriffs Deed $97,701 --
Warranty Deed $95,000 --
Warranty Deed $95,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $301,500 New Conventional
Closed $90,010 Construction
Previous Owner $175,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $175,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $70,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $96,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $10,620 Unknown
Previous Owner $84,000 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $94,250 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/08/2025 07/08/25 Sold $335,000 0.0% $204 / Sq Ft
06/10/2025 06/10/25 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2025 06/05/25 For Sale $335,000 +76.3% $204 / Sq Ft
07/31/2018 07/31/18 Sold $190,000 +8.9% $115 / Sq Ft
07/03/2018 07/03/18 Pending -- -- --
06/27/2018 06/27/18 For Sale $174,500 +99.4% $106 / Sq Ft
12/16/2015 12/16/15 Sold $87,500 -7.9% $55 / Sq Ft
11/07/2015 11/07/15 Pending -- -- --
10/07/2015 10/07/15 For Sale $95,000 -- $60 / 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 $2,485 $131,000 $0 $0
2024 $2,485 $120,600 $0 $0
2023 $2,521 $104,100 $0 $0
2022 $2,394 $93,200 $0 $0
2021 $2,340 $84,800 $0 $0
2020 $2,237 $76,400 $0 $0
2019 $2,550 $66,600 $0 $0
2018 $1,563 $58,800 $0 $0
2017 $1,521 $43,600 $0 $0
2016 $1,540 $41,300 $0 $0
2015 $1,778 $41,300 $0 $0
2013 -- $33,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 15053761

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-20-305-008