$395,000
SOLD JUL 22, 2025

7241 Forsythia Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49508

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,200 Sq Ft
0.29 Acres

Recently Sold

$180 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Mud Room
  • Garden Windows
  • Countryside Elementary School Rated A
  • Terrace
  • Garden

About This Home

As of July 2025

Finding a home in the Byron Center Public School District for under $375,000 is hard! And to find a home as lovely as this 2 story Colonial is even harder! But here it is!! Located a short golf cart/bike ride away to Stonewater Country Club where all of its amenities await. This 4 bed home has the updates you need and the character you love! New AC & Furnace 2024, All new windows throughout, all appliances replaced within the past 4-5 years. New kitchen countertops, sink & hardware. Mature trees, beautiful landscape and a wildflower garden that blooms all summer long. Main floor primary bedroom, large bedrooms upstairs, character and attractive details throughout. A front facing main floor home office with double French doors and every room has at least 2 windows showcasing the trees and impressive landscape outside. This home is truly move in ready and has such clear pride in ownership! A genuine rare find in Byron Center! Upon your arrival, ensure you enter through the yellow front door on Forsythia Ave to truly experience the uniqueness and style of this rare Byron Center gem. Welcome home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nicole OKeefe

City2Shore Gateway Group of Byron Center License #6501425670 Listed on: 06/26/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Brian Clinger

Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors License #6506046721

Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,549

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 150x85x150x85
  • Property has an invisible fence for dogs
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,200 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Garden Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Natural lighting in basement

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Terrace

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,549

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 150x85x150x85
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2200.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 3549.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: residential
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Landscape:Underground Sprinkler: Yes
  • Substructure:Daylight: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1700.0
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • Laundry Features Laundry Closet: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Vinyl Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet Floor: Yes
  • Fencing Invisible Fence: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Daylight
  • LivingArea: 2200.0
  • Window Features: Screens, Replacement, Garden Window
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Garden Window: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Fencing: Invisible Fence
  • List Price: 369900.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Terrace
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Terrace: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Garage Door Opener2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Side: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Main Level
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.29
  • Lot Size Area: 0.29
  • Lot Dimensions: 150x85x150x85
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12632.0
  • Zoning Description: residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3549.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 30, 2016
Closed on
Oct 21, 2016
Sold by
Berkenpas Willard J and Berkenpas Anola
Bought by
Yerkes Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Jack Grashuis
Greenridge Realty (Kentwood)
Buyer's Agent
Jeffrey Shaffer
Bellabay Realty (SW)
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$189,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-5%
Total Days on Market
3

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.89%
Original Mortgage
$151,920
Outstanding Balance
$122,694
Interest Rate
3.44%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$278,741

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 11, 2014
Closed on
Aug 26, 2014
Sold by
Patterson Carl T and Patterson Nancy J
Bought by
Berkenpas Willard J and Berkenpas Anola
Seller's Agent
Randal Denooy
Independence Realty (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Jack Grashuis
Greenridge Realty (Kentwood)
List Price
$189,900
Sold Price
$185,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-2.58%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.22%
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
Warranty Deed $189,900 Chicago Title Michigan Inc
Warranty Deed $179,450 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $151,920 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/22/2025 07/22/25 Sold $395,000 +6.8% $180 / Sq Ft
06/29/2025 06/29/25 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2025 06/26/25 For Sale $369,900 +94.8% $168 / Sq Ft
10/21/2016 10/21/16 Sold $189,900 -5.0% $86 / Sq Ft
09/20/2016 09/20/16 Pending -- -- --
08/30/2016 08/30/16 For Sale $199,900 +8.1% $90 / Sq Ft
08/26/2014 08/26/14 Sold $185,000 -2.6% $75 / Sq Ft
07/30/2014 07/30/14 Pending -- -- --
06/11/2014 06/11/14 For Sale $189,900 -- $77 / 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 $2,464 $142,100 $0 $0
2024 $2,464 $132,400 $0 $0
2022 $2,245 $112,000 $0 $0
2021 $3,110 $109,100 $0 $0
2020 $2,169 $104,300 $0 $0
2019 $2,929 $97,900 $0 $0
2018 $2,929 $97,300 $18,500 $78,800
2017 $0 $81,600 $0 $0
2016 $0 $81,000 $0 $0
2015 -- $81,000 $0 $0
2013 -- $67,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25030878

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-22-08-327-009