$299,000
OPEN SAT 10AM - 12PM

821 College Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Belknap Lookout Neighborhood

Estimated payment $1,944/month

Total Views 6,503
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,838 Sq Ft
$163 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

Welcome to this charming, beautifully updated historic home just minutes from downtown Grand Rapids! With major upgrades throughout—including a 2017 roof, replacement windows, interior re-painted, and renovated kitchen and bathrooms—you can enjoy total peace of mind in a home full of character. The main level features two bedrooms (one currently styled as a dining room), a full bathroom with a tiled shower and new vanity, plus the convenience of main-floor laundry. An updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and butcher block countertops is sure to impress. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious bedroom with a large walk-in closet and secondary closet, an updated full bathroom with a tub, and an additional fourth bedroom—perfect for guests, office space, or extra living area. With classic charm, modern updates, and an unbeatable location close to parks, shops, dining, and downtown amenities, this home lets you enjoy the very best Grand Rapids has to offer!

Listing Agent

Heather LeMaire

Five Star Real Estate (Courtland) License #6501410828 Listed on: 11/20/2025

Five Star Real Estate (Courtland)

Co-Listing Agent

Brian Boven

Five Star Real Estate (Courtland) License #6501375164

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,518

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 5,280 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 44x120

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,838 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Low Emissivity Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Basement
  • Michigan Basement
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Snack Bar or Counter
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,518

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 162.68
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 44x120
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1838.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 4517.56
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: 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:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Windows:Low Emissivity Windows: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Substructure:Michigan Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1838.0
  • Laundry Features Laundry Room: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Tile Floor: Yes
  • Security Features:Fire Alarm: Yes
  • Remarks Misc: Public Remarks: Welcome to this charming, beautifully updated historic home just minutes from downtown Grand Rapids! With major upgrades throughout—including a 2017 roof, replacement windows, interior re-painted, and renovated kitchen and bathrooms—you can enjoy total peace of mind in a home full of character. The main level features two bedrooms (one currently styled as a dining room), a full bathroom with a tiled shower and new vanity, plus the convenience of main-floor laundry. An updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and butcher block countertops is sure to impress. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious bedroom with a large walk-in closet and secondary closet, an updated full bathroom with a tub, and an additional fourth bedroom—perfect for guests, office space, or extra living area. With classic charm, modern updates, and an unbeatable location close to parks, shops, dining, and downtown amenities, this home lets you enjoy the very best Grand Rapids has to offer!
  • Remarks Misc: Agent Only Remarks: Taxes are 0% homestead. Buyer/buyers agent to verify all information. According to last listing city of Grand Rapids confirmed a garage could be added to the property. Parking is out back..there is a small concrete strip off of college that you can also park on. Main level 2nd bedroom is currently staged as a dining room. Main level bedroom with blue walls does not have a closet. Foundation work completed in 2022 has a transferrable warranty. No issues since seller added sump pump and foundation work was completed.
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 1838.0
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows, Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 938.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exclusions: Shed stays with the property.
  • List Price: 299000.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: 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
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Security Features: Fire Alarm
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size Area: 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: 44x120
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5280.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4517.56
  • Tax Year: 2024

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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 $4,238 $105,900 $0 $0
2024 $4,238 $94,700 $0 $0
2023 $4,051 $80,900 $0 $0
2022 $2,773 $69,500 $0 $0
2021 $2,702 $63,900 $0 $0
2020 $2,611 $56,500 $0 $0
2019 $1,409 $50,100 $0 $0
2018 $1,409 $39,700 $0 $0
2017 $1,627 $35,200 $0 $0
2016 $1,453 $31,800 $0 $0
2015 $1,635 $31,800 $0 $0
2013 -- $33,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/20/2025 11/20/25 For Sale $299,000 +15.0% $163 / Sq Ft
07/08/2022 07/08/22 Sold $260,000 +30.0% $141 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/25/2022 05/25/22 Pending -- -- --
05/20/2022 05/20/22 For Sale $200,000 +17.7% $109 / Sq Ft
01/12/2018 01/12/18 Sold $169,900 -1.7% $108 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/14/2017 12/14/17 Pending -- -- --
12/06/2017 12/06/17 For Sale $172,900 -- $110 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $260,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $169,900 None Available
Warranty Deed $70,000 Essential Title Agency Llc
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Land Contract -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Land Contract -- None Available
Warranty Deed $66,000 The Closing Office Title Age
Sheriffs Deed $72,169 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $35,000 --
Warranty Deed $27,500 --
Deed $13,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $208,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $164,803 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $66,000 Commercial
Source: Public Records

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 25059237

MichRIC

APN: 41-14-19-257-024

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49503 Belknap Lookout

821 College Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

For Sale

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