NOT LISTED FOR SALE

739 College Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

South Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $310,000 - $487,000

5 Beds
2 Baths
2,800 Sq Ft
$134/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 20, 2020

Last sale price $199,900 $71 Per Sq Ft

Est. 88% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,361/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • 5-minute walk to Pleasant Park

About This Home

As of October 2020

TONS of character, one block from Heritage Hill. Great location in neighborhood with lots of renovation being done. Here's your chance to own a historic home without the Historic District prices & rehab constraints. New furnace 2014; with many updates in the last ten years. Most windows have been replaced in 2009/2010 with vinyl replacement windows and/or storms/screens; newer glass block basement windows and 3 newer egress windows in basement; some updated electric and outlets. Front Foyer/Parlor with woodwork and pillars. Character: Living Room with window seat and unique parquet wood ceiling; French-doors to Formal Dining Room. Don't miss the 3rd floor attic area that could be finished off for a very unique living space.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lucas Smith

West Edge Real Estate Listed on: 08/26/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Daniel McCrath

ART Realty LLC - I

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,367

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 5,460 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 42x130

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,800 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room
  • Natural lighting in basement
  • Range
  • Washer

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Location

  • Mineral Rights

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,367

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Victorian
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1900
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 42x130
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2800.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1367.1
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: residential
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Substructure:Daylight: Yes
  • Mineral Rights:Yes: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2400.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Laminate Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style Victorian: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Laminate, Wood
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Daylight
  • LivingArea: 2800.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • List Price: 199900.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • 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
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Broadband
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Size Area: 0.13
  • Lot Dimensions: 42x130
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5460.0
  • Zoning Description: residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1367.1
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2022
Sold by
Dirksen Michael
Bought by
Dirksen Michael
Current Estimated Value
$376,355

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$223,850
Outstanding Balance
$214,263
Interest Rate
5.13%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$162,092

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 26, 2020
Closed on
Oct 20, 2020
Sold by
Gardner Erin and Karnes Nathanael S
Bought by
Dirksen Michael and Dirksen Audrey
Seller's Agent
Lucas Smith
West Edge Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Daniel McCrath
ART Realty LLC - I
List Price
$214,900
Sold Price
$199,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-6.98%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.93%
Original Mortgage
$189,905
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2016
Sold by
Greenbird Llc
Bought by
Sauer Peter

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$145,200
Interest Rate
3.47%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 27, 2011
Closed on
Mar 30, 2012
Sold by
Houserens Llc
Bought by
Gardner Erin and Karnes Nathanael S
Seller's Agent
Beverly Boerman
Five Star Real Estate (Eastown)
Buyer's Agent
Debbie Schuhman
Keller Williams GR East
List Price
$83,900
Sold Price
$75,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,900
-10.61%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.78%
Original Mortgage
$67,500
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2010
Sold by
Dykhouse Kenneth L and Dykhouse Cheryl L
Bought by
Houserens Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 2009
Sold by
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems
Bought by
The Bank Of New York

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 2009
Sold by
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems
Bought by
The Bank Of New York

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 2008
Sold by
Guyton Harold and Guyton La Tisha
Bought by
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 2005
Sold by
Guyton Latisha and Burton Latisha
Bought by
Guyton Harold and Guyton Latisha

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$134,400
Interest Rate
8.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2000
Bought by
Gardner Burton L and Gardner Erin Karnes Nathanael

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 1998
Bought by
Gardner Gorhing M and Gardner Erin Karnes Nathanael

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 1996

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 1995
Bought by
Gardner Turner B and Gardner Erin Karnes Nathanael

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 1995
Sold by
Ashley Ashley C C and Ashley Turner B
Bought by
Gardner Turner B and Gardner Erin Karnes Nathanael S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 1988
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
Dirksen Michael -- --
Dirksen Michael $199,900 Chicago Title Of Michigan In
Sauer Peter $193,600 Midstate Title Agency Llc
Gardner Erin $75,000 None Available
Houserens Llc -- None Available
The Bank Of New York -- None Available
The Bank Of New York -- None Available
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems $59,500 None Available
Guyton Harold -- Nta
Gardner Burton L $80,000 --
Gardner Gorhing M $31,000 --
-- -- --
Gardner Turner B -- --
Gardner Turner B $10,000 --
-- -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Dirksen Michael $223,850
Previous Owner Dirksen Michael $189,905
Previous Owner Sauer Peter $145,200
Previous Owner Gardner Erin $67,500
Previous Owner Guyton Harold $134,400
Previous Owner Guyton Harold $33,600
Previous Owner Guyton Harold $134,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/20/2020 10/20/20 Sold $199,900 -7.0% $71 / Sq Ft
09/07/2020 09/07/20 Pending -- -- --
08/26/2020 08/26/20 For Sale $214,900 +186.5% $77 / Sq Ft
04/02/2012 04/02/12 Sold $75,000 -10.6% $31 / Sq Ft
02/26/2012 02/26/12 Pending -- -- --
10/27/2011 10/27/11 For Sale $83,900 -- $34 / 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 $3,720 $169,400 $0 $0
2024 $3,720 $132,400 $0 $0
2023 $3,955 $117,100 $0 $0
2022 $3,249 $114,000 $0 $0
2021 $3,177 $93,400 $0 $0
2020 $2,025 $88,000 $0 $0
2019 $1,367 $81,800 $0 $0
2018 $1,320 $68,000 $0 $0
2017 $1,285 $63,100 $0 $0
2016 $1,301 $51,900 $0 $0
2015 $1,210 $51,900 $0 $0
2013 -- $37,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Lucas Smith

    West Edge Real Estate

  • D

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Daniel McCrath

    ART Realty LLC - I

  • Beverly Boerman

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Beverly Boerman

    Five Star Real Estate (Eastown)

    (616) 262-1336

    46 Total Sales

    Beverly Boerman
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  • Debbie Schuhman

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Debbie Schuhman

    Keller Williams GR East

    (616) 204-5450

    67 Total Sales

    Debbie Schuhman
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20035099

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-31-255-025

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49503 South Hill

739 College Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 739 College Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 since 26 August 2020 and is currently estimated at $376,355, approximately $134 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 739 College Ave SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Gerald R. Ford Academic Center, Alger Middle School, and Ottawa Hills High School.

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