$355,000
SOLD APR 12, 2019

821 Grand River Dr NE Ada, MI 49301

Forest Hills Neighborhood
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,725 Sq Ft
1.03 Acres

Recently Sold

$130 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Recreation Room
  • Mud Room
  • Knapp Forest Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Garage

About This Home

As of July 2025

Award winning contemporary home located in Ada, in Forest Hills school district, within walking distance to Roselle Park. This home has 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, with 2,725 finished sq ft and sits on a one acre lot. The main level has hardwood floors throughout, and has an expansive living room with stone fireplace and wood beamed ceilings. The open kitchen has a center island, dining area and newer appliances. Large main level master bedroom with walk-through closet. The main bathroom has his and her sinks, walk in shower with 5 shower heads, and tile floors. Upstairs has 2 large bedrooms and another full bath. The lower level has over 500' of finished living space, with family room, laundry room, 1/2 bathroom, garage, and plenty of room for storage. There is also an oversized two stall detached garage. The inside and outside of the home have many upgrades and amenities. Recent upgrades include new insulation, water heater, furnace, several new windows and appliances, new siding, gutters, and landscaping all in the last several years. Call today to schedule your private showing.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steven Harpe

J Harpe Realty LLC License #6502371275 Listed on: 02/22/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Veronica Duffield

Five Star Real Estate (Ada) License #6501394592

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,823

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 1.03 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 230x295x120x234
  • Shrub

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,725 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,823

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1951
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 230x295x120x234
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2725.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2823.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: res
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: 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: 1.0
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Appliances:Built in Oven: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2170.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Contemporary: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built in Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener, Center Island
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2725.0
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Appliances:Cook Top: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 369000.0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 1.03
  • Lot Size Area: 1.03
  • Lot Dimensions: 230x295x120x234
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 44867.0
  • Zoning Description: res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2823.0
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 14, 2025
Closed on
Jul 1, 2025
Sold by
Willis Gail Gold and Willis William Eric
Bought by
Colborn Jon and Colborn Jean
Seller's Agent
Veronica Duffield
Five Star Real Estate (Ada)
Buyer's Agent
Ingrid Anastasiu
Keller Williams GR East
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$605,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-6.92%
Views
132

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
37.45%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 22, 2019
Closed on
Apr 5, 2019
Sold by
Post Margaret L and Post Andrew M
Bought by
Willis Gail Gold and Willis William Eric
Seller's Agent
Steven Harpe
J Harpe Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Veronica Duffield
Five Star Real Estate (Ada)
List Price
$369,000
Sold Price
$355,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-3.79%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.95%
Original Mortgage
$284,000
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 18, 2012
Closed on
Feb 4, 2013
Sold by
Thompson Benjamin and Thompson Kristin
Bought by
Messink Margaret L and Post Andrew M
Seller's Agent
Walter Perschbacher
Greenridge Realty (Corp)
Buyer's Agent
Matt Post
Five Star Real Estate (Main)
List Price
$239,900
Sold Price
$239,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.54%
Original Mortgage
$191,900
Interest Rate
3.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 9, 2005
Sold by
Thomet Ronald A and Ronald A Thomet Trust
Bought by
Thompson Benjamin and Thompson Kristin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$39,200
Interest Rate
5.89%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 2004
Sold by
Thomet Ronald A and Thomet Kathleen M
Bought by
Thomet Ronald A and Ronald A Thomet Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 1992
Bought by
Post Thomet and Post Andrew M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 1, 1987
Bought by
Post Wrbelis and Post Andrew M
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 $605,000 Star Title
Warranty Deed $355,000 Star Title Agency Llc
Warranty Deed $239,900 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $140,000 Keystone Lighthouse Title In
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed $110,000 --
Warranty Deed $97,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $278,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $284,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $191,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $153,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $182,400 Unknown
Previous Owner $75,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $39,200 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $14,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $112,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $129,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/01/2025 07/01/25 Sold $605,000 -6.9% $222 / Sq Ft
06/11/2025 06/11/25 Pending -- -- --
05/14/2025 05/14/25 For Sale $650,000 +83.1% $239 / Sq Ft
04/12/2019 04/12/19 Sold $355,000 -3.8% $130 / Sq Ft
02/24/2019 02/24/19 Pending -- -- --
02/22/2019 02/22/19 For Sale $369,000 +53.8% $135 / Sq Ft
02/04/2013 02/04/13 Sold $239,900 0.0% $97 / Sq Ft
12/27/2012 12/27/12 Pending -- -- --
12/18/2012 12/18/12 For Sale $239,900 -- $97 / 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 $3,770 $242,000 $0 $0
2024 $3,770 $210,500 $0 $0
2023 $3,605 $173,300 $0 $0
2022 $5,349 $167,500 $0 $0
2021 $5,523 $174,200 $0 $0
2020 $3,785 $177,200 $0 $0
2019 $2,716 $115,500 $0 $0
2018 $2,825 $92,700 $0 $0
2017 $2,816 $90,200 $0 $0
2016 $2,716 $87,800 $0 $0
2015 -- $87,800 $0 $0
2013 -- $84,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 19006236

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-15-19-200-015