NOT LISTED FOR SALE

7253 Forsythia Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49508

Estimated Value: $368,000 - $404,000

5 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,358 Sq Ft
$164/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 18, 2022

Last sale price $322,000 $137 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,325/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Recreation Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Countryside Elementary School Rated A
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garden

About This Home

As of August 2022

Lovely neighborhood close to Crystal Springs with Byron Center Schools. This 5 bedroom, 1.5 bath home is ready for you to move in. Beautiful kitchen with high end appliances, eating area and living room with fireplace. The primary bedroom has a door to the full bath. 2 other bedrooms on the main level as well as a half bath by the kitchen. The lower level has a rec room with fireplace, 2 bedrooms and laundry/storage. Large heated 2 stall garage with tons of built in storage. Mature trees throughout the back yard. Conveniently located to shopping, schools, highways and airport.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jason Cripe

Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors License #6501415139 Listed on: 07/08/2022

Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors

Co-Listed By

Mitch Cripe

Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors

Last Buyer's Agent

Chuck Veenstra

Key Realty

Key Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,781

Year Built

  • Built in 1976

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80x150
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,358 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling 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

$2,781

Year Built

Built in 1976

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1976
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 80x150
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2358.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2781.49
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RES
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 2.0
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: 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:High-Speed Internet: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1258.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2358.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • List Price: 319900.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Sidewalk
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, High-Speed Internet
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.28
  • Lot Size Area: 0.28
  • Lot Dimensions: 80x150
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12000.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2781.49
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 8, 2022
Closed on
Aug 30, 2022
Sold by
Walker Inez M
Bought by
Helmholdt Jeffrey and Helmholdt Lauren
Seller's Agent
Jason Cripe
Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Chuck Veenstra
Key Realty
List Price
$319,900
Sold Price
$322,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,100
0.66%
Current Estimated Value
$386,645

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$64,645
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.24%
Original Mortgage
$257,600
Outstanding Balance
$247,597
Interest Rate
5.51%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$118,901

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2005
Sold by
Walker Marilyn and Walker Inez M
Bought by
Walker Inez M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$56,500
Interest Rate
6.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Helmholdt Jeffrey $322,000 Chicago Title
Walker Inez M -- Nations Title Agency Of Mi
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Helmholdt Jeffrey $257,600
Previous Owner Walker Inez M $56,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/18/2022 08/18/22 Sold $322,000 +0.7% $137 / Sq Ft
07/16/2022 07/16/22 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2022 07/08/22 For Sale $319,900 -- $136 / 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 $3,297 $169,700 $0 $0
2024 $3,297 $158,100 $0 $0
2022 $1,639 $99,400 $0 $0
2021 $2,781 $97,000 $0 $0
2020 $1,584 $92,600 $0 $0
2019 $2,460 $86,700 $0 $0
2018 $2,460 $84,600 $18,500 $66,100
2017 $0 $71,600 $0 $0
2016 $0 $71,100 $0 $0
2015 -- $71,100 $0 $0
2013 -- $62,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Jason Cripe

    Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors

    (616) 318-4269

    5 in this area

    89 Total Sales

    Jason Cripe
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  • Mitch Cripe

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Mitch Cripe

    Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors

    (616) 292-2637

    27 in this area

    221 Total Sales

    Mitch Cripe
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  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Chuck Veenstra

    Key Realty

    (616) 293-3138

    9 in this area

    72 Total Sales

    Chuck Veenstra
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 22028365

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-22-08-327-010

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49508

7253 Forsythia Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 7253 Forsythia Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508 since 08 July 2022 and is currently estimated at $386,645, approximately $163 per square foot. This property was built in 1976. 7253 Forsythia Ave SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Countryside Elementary School, Robert L. Nickels Intermediate School, and Byron Center West Middle School.

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