NOT LISTED FOR SALE

657 Forest Hill Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Estimated Value: $381,000 - $552,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,471 Sq Ft
$176/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 31, 2024

Last sale price $372,450 $151 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,425/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Porch
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Collins Elementary School Rated A
  • Garden
  • 2 Car Garage

About This Home

As of May 2024

Welcome to this charming ranch-style home nestled in the highly desired Forest Hills School District. Situated in a prime location close to shopping and dining, this property offers the perfect opportunity to create your dream home.
The kitchen, while awaiting your personal touch. Imagine customizing the cabinets and countertops to suit your taste and style, creating a culinary haven that reflects your personality. Downstairs, the finished basement provides additional living space, perfect for a recreation room, home office, or media area. With a bit of modernization, this space has the potential to become a vibrant extension of your home. Outside, the property features a spacious yard, offering endless possibilities. ALL OFFERS DUE BY WEDNESDAY MAY 1, 2024 AT 6:00 PM

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Daniel Rau

ERA Reardon Realty Great Lakes License #6501326337 Listed on: 04/25/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Katharine Goldman

Five Star Real Estate (Eastown) License #6501455597

Five Star Real Estate (Eastown)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,629

Year Built

  • Built in 1969

Lot Details

  • 0.43 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 41.6 x 50.3 x 41.6 x 50.3
  • Decorative Fence
  • Shrub
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Laundry on lower level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Partial Basement
  • Crawl Space
  • Natural lighting in basement

Schools

  • Collins Elementary School
  • Central Middle School

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Porch
  • Mineral Rights Excluded

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,629

Year Built

Built in 1969

Lot Details

0.43 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 254.86
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 41.6 x 50.3 x 41.6 x 50.3
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2471.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2629.31
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: 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
  • Substructure:Partial: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Roofing:Shingle: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Mineral Rights:No: Yes
  • Substructure:Daylight: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:High-Speed Internet: Yes
  • Landscape:Decor Fence: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • Roofing:Asphalt2: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1471.0
  • Additional Items:Basement Finished: Yes
  • Laundry Features Lower Level: Yes
  • General Property Info Elementary School2: Collins Elementary School
  • General Property Info Middle School2: Central Middle School
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Daylight, Full, Partial
  • LivingArea: 2471.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 1000.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1196.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1000.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • List Price: 374900.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: 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: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Storm Sewer, High-Speed Internet
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Elementary School: Collins Elementary School
  • Middle/Junior School: Central Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.43
  • Lot Size Area: 0.43
  • Lot Dimensions: 41.6 x 50.3 x 41.6 x 50.3
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 18731.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2629.31
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2024
Closed on
May 31, 2024
Sold by
Dean Elizabeth N
Bought by
Ryan F Gilmore And Courtney M Gilmore Trust
Seller's Agent
Daniel Rau
ERA Reardon Realty Great Lakes
Buyer's Agent
Katharine Goldman
Five Star Real Estate (Eastown)
List Price
$384,900
Sold Price
$372,450
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,450
-3.23%
Views
42
Current Estimated Value
$435,064

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$62,614
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.02%
Original Mortgage
$297,960
Outstanding Balance
$293,223
Interest Rate
7.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$141,841

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2020
Sold by
Dean Elizabeth N and Dean Elizabeth Naomi
Bought by
Dean Elizabeth N and Bliss Barbara J
Source: Public Records

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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
Ryan F Gilmore And Courtney M Gilmore Trust $372,450 Sun Title
Dean Elizabeth N -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ryan F Gilmore And Courtney M Gilmore Trust $297,960
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/31/2024 05/31/24 Sold $372,450 -0.7% $151 / Sq Ft
05/01/2024 05/01/24 Pending -- -- --
04/30/2024 04/30/24 Price Changed $374,900 -2.6% $152 / Sq Ft
04/25/2024 04/25/24 For Sale $384,900 -- $156 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

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 $1,949 $182,500 $0 $0
2024 $19 $180,500 $0 $0
2023 $1,864 $162,400 $0 $0
2022 $2,524 $139,300 $0 $0
2021 $2,473 $133,600 $0 $0
2020 $1,740 $126,500 $0 $0
2019 $2,448 $117,700 $0 $0
2018 $2,407 $102,900 $0 $0
2017 $2,396 $93,000 $0 $0
2016 $2,310 $88,900 $0 $0
2015 -- $88,900 $0 $0
2013 -- $76,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Daniel Rau

    ERA Reardon Realty Great Lakes

    (616) 813-5200

    1 in this area

    17 Total Sales

    Daniel Rau
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    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Katharine Goldman

    Five Star Real Estate (Eastown)

    (616) 458-3655

    1 in this area

    6 Total Sales

    Katharine Goldman
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    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Matt Goldman

    Redfin Corporation

    Matt Goldman
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 24019816

MichRIC

APN: 41-14-36-253-002

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49301

657 Forest Hill Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

Not Listed for Sale

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