NOT LISTED FOR SALE

850 Emerald Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Estimated Value: $318,537 - $337,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
1,807 Sq Ft
$182/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 25, 2020

Last sale price $205,000 $113 Per Sq Ft

Est. 60% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,008/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch
  • 4-minute walk to Eastern School Playground

About This Home

As of June 2020

Rich in character, this charming & spacious Craftsman home is filled with beautiful wood trim, floors, multi-pane doors and windows, & numerous built-ins. High on the hill, enjoy the view of the Grand Rapids skyline from your expansive front porch on this quiet street on the Northeast side. Filled with light, this home boasts 5 bedrooms, or use the main floor room as a cozy den, a large living and dining room. The spacious kitchen boasts 2 new large sinks and a Kitchen Aid double oven, an extra refrigerator for beverages & mud room at the rear door. Half bath on the main and a full bath upstairs with a gorgeous, deep clawfoot tub. Four bedrooms upstairs are large with substantial closets. Downstairs you'll find a new water heater, updated plumbing and electrical, new glass block windows fresh paint on floors and walls, lots of space to create a game/rec/living room, as well as a room for crafts, exercise or workshop. A new shower is also in this lower level area. With a newer roof, large parking area and a shed to hold all your gardening tools, this home is ready for you to move in! Seller requests all those entering the home wear face masks and remove shoes.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christa Beukema

Five Star Real Estate (Ada) License #6501395291 Listed on: 05/15/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Paul Marantette

Green Square Properties LLC License #6506048443

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,487

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 5,097 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 42 x 121
  • Shrub
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,807 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Storage Shed
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,487

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Craftsman
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1926
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 42 x 121
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1807.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1487.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RES
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Corner Lot: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1807.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style Craftsman: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1807.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 3.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Half Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 949.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • List Price: 210000.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Sidewalk
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size Area: 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: 42 x 121
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5097.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1487.0
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2020
Closed on
Jun 25, 2020
Sold by
Postema Willem E and Postema Marcia
Bought by
Churches Lindsay
Seller's Agent
Christa Beukema
Five Star Real Estate (Ada)
Buyer's Agent
Paul Marantette
Green Square Properties LLC
List Price
$210,000
Sold Price
$205,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-2.38%
Current Estimated Value
$328,134

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$123,134
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.24%
Original Mortgage
$194,750
Outstanding Balance
$173,842
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$137,321

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 23, 2011
Closed on
Mar 30, 2012
Sold by
Mcrae Thomas
Bought by
Postema Willem E and Postema Marcia
Seller's Agent
Kevin Allen
Keller Williams GR East
Buyer's Agent
Lindsey Nyomi
Greenridge Realty (Cascade)
List Price
$89,900
Sold Price
$76,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,900
-15.46%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.80%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 2007
Sold by
Mcrae Thomas and Kosiek Alexandra L
Bought by
Mcrae Thomas

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$126,996
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2006
Sold by
Brunan Jeremy and Brunan Angela
Bought by
Mcrae Thomas S and Koslek Alexandra L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,923
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2004
Sold by
Vazquez Hector L and Vazquez Amber
Bought by
Brunan Jeremy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$117,000
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 1999
Sold by
Harris Harris S S and Harris Vazquez H
Bought by
Vazquez Vazquez H and Vazquez A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 5, 1996
Sold by
Harris Harris C C and Harris S
Bought by
Postema Harris S and Postema Willem E Marcia

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 24, 1986
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
Churches Lindsay $205,000 Chicago Title Of Mi Inc
Postema Willem E $76,000 Multiple
Mcrae Thomas -- None Available
Mcrae Thomas S $127,900 Fatic
Brunan Jeremy $117,000 --
Vazquez Vazquez H $79,900 --
Postema Harris S -- --
-- $37,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Churches Lindsay $194,750
Previous Owner Mcrae Thomas $126,996
Previous Owner Mcrae Thomas S $125,923
Previous Owner Brunan Jeremy $117,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/25/2020 06/25/20 Sold $205,000 -2.4% $113 / Sq Ft
05/22/2020 05/22/20 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2020 05/15/20 For Sale $210,000 +176.3% $116 / Sq Ft
03/30/2012 03/30/12 Sold $76,000 -15.5% $43 / Sq Ft
03/13/2012 03/13/12 Pending -- -- --
02/23/2011 02/23/11 For Sale $89,900 -- $51 / 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 $3,211 $137,300 $0 $0
2024 $3,211 $126,400 $0 $0
2023 $3,258 $109,100 $0 $0
2022 $3,093 $97,700 $0 $0
2021 $2,942 $86,500 $0 $0
2020 $1,420 $77,900 $0 $0
2019 $1,487 $67,800 $0 $0
2018 $1,436 $59,900 $0 $0
2017 $1,398 $50,400 $0 $0
2016 $1,415 $47,700 $0 $0
2015 $1,316 $47,700 $0 $0
2013 -- $38,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Christa Beukema

    Five Star Real Estate (Ada)

    (616) 430-1273

    79 Total Sales

    Christa Beukema
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  • Paul Marantette

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Paul Marantette

    Green Square Properties LLC

    (313) 727-5570

    97 Total Sales

    Paul Marantette
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  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Kevin Allen

    Keller Williams GR East

    (616) 575-1800

    91 Total Sales

    Kevin Allen
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  • L

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Lindsey Nyomi

    Greenridge Realty (Cascade)

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20016501

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-20-155-006

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49503

850 Emerald Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 850 Emerald Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 since 15 May 2020 and is currently estimated at $328,134, approximately $181 per square foot. This property was built in 1926. 850 Emerald Ave NE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including East Leonard Elementary School, Riverside Middle School, and Union High School.

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