NOT LISTED FOR SALE

6840 Bridgewater Dr SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Forest Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $982,769 - $1,185,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
6,030 Sq Ft
$175/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 24, 2022

Last sale price $764,500 $127 Per Sq Ft

Est. 38% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,374/month

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Boat Ramp
  • Water Access
  • 3.08 Acre Lot
  • Thornapple Elementary School Rated A
  • Indoor Pool
  • Colonial Architecture

About This Home

As of May 2022

Classic in traditional style, airy & full of natural light, a bridge-water instills a feeling of natural relaxation. Lovely all-brick home equipped w/an abundance of space for entertaining. 3-acre setting is equally appealing w/landscaping accented by century-old trees. Double glass doors welcome you into the 2story foyer, hardwoods carry you through the main floor. Spacious kitchen, walk-in pantry, formal & informal dining/living areas keep everyone in the conversation during meal. 3 season porch, den/office & 1/2bath complete the main floor. 2nd level primary suite w/sitting area, gas fireplace, beautiful bath & walk-in closet. 2 add'l bedrooms & full bath on both the 2nd & 3rd levels. Walkout family room w/2 walls of built-in bookshelves. 4 garage stalls. 2 stall attached garage, 2nd 2-car detached garage. An indoor pool which hasn't been used in years could provide year-round fun not matter the weather outside OR become a guest suite or huge recreation/sports room. Association access to Thornapple River with boat launch to enjoy the river, plus wooded hilltop setting to enjoy nature every day of the year!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Katie Karczewski

Keller Williams GR East Listed on: 03/23/2022

Keller Williams GR East

Co-Listed By

Tanya Craig

Keller Williams GR East License #6506044211

Keller Williams GR East

Last Buyer's Agent

Tanya Craig

Keller Williams GR North (Main)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,455

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 3.08 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 132x232x126x620x530x30x192x75
  • Shrub
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Wooded Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

HOA Fees

  • $8 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 6,030 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Built-In Desk
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Screens
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Snack Bar or Counter
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Indoor Pool
  • Water Access
  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Power Generator
  • Well
  • Septic System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Recreation

  • Boat Ramp
  • Community Boat Launch

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,455

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$8 per month

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1984
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 132x232x126x620x530x30x192x75
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 6030.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 10454.8
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 3.0
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Lot Description:Rolling Hills: Yes
  • Heat Type:Hot Water: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:High-Speed Internet: Yes
  • Windows:Skylight(s): Yes
  • Additional Items:Generator: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 4770.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Colonial: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Security Features:Security System: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener, Generator, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 6030.0
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Screens
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 3.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes
  • Fireplace:Primary Bedroom: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Desk Built-In: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, 3 Season Room
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 764500.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Rolling Hills
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Porch(es)
  • Pool Features: Indoor
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront Features: River
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Balcony: Yes
  • Pool:Indoor: Yes
  • Exterior Features 3 Season Room: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 4.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, High-Speed Internet
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Boat Launch
  • Association Fee: 100.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Association/Amenities

  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 100.0
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Annually
  • Water Fea Amenities:Assoc Access: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Boat Launch: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 3.08
  • Lot Size Area: 3.08
  • Lot Dimensions: 132x232x126x620x530x30x192x75
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 134165.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10454.8
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 23, 2022
Closed on
May 24, 2022
Sold by
Julie Ruble
Bought by
Appie Christopher and Appie Natasha
Seller's Agent
Katie Karczewski
Keller Williams GR East
Buyer's Agent
Tanya Craig
Keller Williams GR East
List Price
$764,500
Sold Price
$764,500
Current Estimated Value
$1,053,942

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$289,442
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.21%
Original Mortgage
$764,500
Outstanding Balance
$726,764
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
Estimated Equity
$238,688

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 6, 2017
Sold by
Witcher Craig V
Bought by
Witcher Julie L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 16, 1999
Sold by
Distad David C
Bought by
Witcher Craig and Witcher Craig

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 1992
Bought by
Distad David C and Witcher Craig

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 1989
Bought by
Distad David C and Witcher Craig
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
Appie Christopher $764,500 First American Title
Witcher Julie L -- None Available
Witcher Craig $540,000 --
Distad David C $440,000 --
Distad David C $510,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Appie Christopher $764,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/24/2022 05/24/22 Sold $764,500 0.0% $127 / Sq Ft
04/21/2022 04/21/22 Pending -- -- --
03/23/2022 03/23/22 For Sale $764,500 -- $127 / 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 $9,340 $510,400 $0 $0
2024 $9,340 $496,700 $0 $0
2023 $12,445 $425,100 $0 $0
2022 $10,723 $510,500 $0 $0
2021 $10,455 $464,000 $0 $0
2020 $7,066 $451,400 $0 $0
2019 $10,538 $424,100 $0 $0
2018 $10,401 $413,300 $0 $0
2017 $10,362 $363,700 $0 $0
2016 $10,001 $345,900 $0 $0
2015 -- $345,900 $0 $0
2013 -- $299,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Katie Karczewski

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Katie Karczewski

    Keller Williams GR East

    (616) 291-3552

    20 in this area

    116 Total Sales

    Katie Karczewski
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  • Tanya Craig

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Tanya Craig

    Keller Williams GR East

    (616) 813-2946

    30 in this area

    172 Total Sales

    Tanya Craig
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 22009290

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-19-04-201-019

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49546 Forest Hills

6840 Bridgewater Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 6840 Bridgewater Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 since 23 March 2022 and is currently estimated at $1,053,942, approximately $174 per square foot. This property was built in 1984. 6840 Bridgewater Dr SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Thornapple Elementary School, Central Woodlands 5/6 School, and Central Middle School.

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