$185,000
SOLD AUG 26, 2014

7241 Forsythia Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49508

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,473 Sq Ft
0.29 Acres

Recently Sold

$75 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

49 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Patio
  • Countryside Elementary School Rated A
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Attic Fan

About This Home

As of July 2025

Call today to see this quality built, move-in ready home. The exterior walls are all 6 for added strength and insulation. New roof last year with a complete tear off, underground sprinkling with water from a well, heated garage with it's own furnace and central vac. Cozy family room with a new gas log, custom built cabinetry and wired for surround sound. The kitchen has new counter tops, sink, backsplash, refaced cabinets and the stove/refrigerator are included. You will be happy how well your future home has been taken care of. Not only is everything in immaculate condition inside, but the landscaping and garden area gives the same reflection of loving care these original owners have given to this home. The laundry and master bedroom are on the main floor, while the other 2 bedrooms are pstairs. Downstairs you will find a finished rec. room, office area and plenty of storage space.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Randal Denooy

Independence Realty (Main) License #6501323199 Listed on: 06/11/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Jack Grashuis

Greenridge Realty (Kentwood)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,910

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 84x150
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,473 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,910

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1977
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 84x150
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2473.0
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1910.0
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • 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:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Landscape:Underground Sprinkler: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Extra Well: Yes
  • Additional Items:Central Vacuum: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1773.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Colonial: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Attic Fan: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Central Vacuum, Garage Door Opener
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2473.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes
  • Appliances:Freezer: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 185900.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Attic Fan, Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Storm Sewer, Broadband, Extra Well
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.29
  • Lot Size Area: 0.29
  • Lot Dimensions: 84x150
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12632.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1910.0
  • Tax Year: 2014

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%

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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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: 14032546

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-22-08-327-009