$312,000
SOLD OCT 16, 2025

929 Ellsmere St NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Creston Neighborhood
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,617 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$193 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of October 2025

Step inside this super cute 3-bedroom home and feel instantly welcomed by a bright and airy living room where sunlight pours through the oversized picture window. The kitchen and dining area look like they are straight out of a magazine, blending style and function with easy access to the back patio for effortless entertaining. Two main-level bedrooms and a full bath provide everyday comfort, while the upstairs dormer offers a charming retreat in the third bedroom. The spotless basement is full of opportunity with laundry and storage, a framed room already plumbed for a second bath, and a cozy fireplace that sets the stage for a second living space. Outside, the spacious partially fenced yard is perfect for gatherings, pets, or play, and the detached garage adds convenience. With so much charm and potential, this home is ready to capture your heart, so schedule your showing today.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Larry Martin

Keller Williams Realty Rivertown License #6502412117 Listed on: 09/10/2025

Keller Williams Realty Rivertown

Co-Listed By

Dana VanderWal

Keller Williams Realty Rivertown License #6501379442

Last Buyer's Agent

Rochelle DuBridge

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main) License #6501402317

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,470

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 66 x 132
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Loft

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

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

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,470

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 66 x 132
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1617.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 3470.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: res
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1167.0
  • Laundry Features In Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Architectural Style Cape Cod: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Recreation Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1617.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Half Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 450.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 807.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Rec Room: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 450.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 300000.0
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Size Area: 0.2
  • Lot Dimensions: 66 x 132
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8712.0
  • Zoning Description: res

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3470.0
  • Tax Year: 2025

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Floorplans

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 6, 2021
Closed on
Jun 14, 2021
Sold by
Olson Christopher and Olson Janessa
Bought by
Polash Travis
Seller's Agent
Jordan Painter
Keystone Home Group Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Molly Wood
Realify Properties
List Price
$229,900
Sold Price
$255,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,100
10.92%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.96%
Original Mortgage
$242,250
Outstanding Balance
$219,327
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$83,035

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 24, 2015
Closed on
Jul 24, 2015
Sold by
Sawdon Bradley J and Sawdon Meghan
Bought by
Olson Christopher and Olson Janessa
Seller's Agent
Jeffry Kermath
Kermath Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Jordan Painter
Keystone Home Group Realty LLC
List Price
$129,900
Sold Price
$136,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,100
4.7%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.24%
Original Mortgage
$129,200
Interest Rate
4.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 2007
Sold by
Dykema Brian J and Dykema Gayle R
Bought by
Sawdon Bradley J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$128,000
Interest Rate
6.31%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 1999
Sold by
Boerma Boerma R R and Boerma Dykema B
Bought by
Sawdon Dykema B and Sawdon Bradley J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 1994
Sold by
Pearson Pearson J J and Pearson Boerma R
Bought by
Sawdon Bradley J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 1992
Sold by
Jourden Jourden M M and Jourden Pearson J
Bought by
Sawdon Bradley J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 22, 1986

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $255,000 Chicago Title Of Mi Inc
Warranty Deed $136,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $128,000 Transnation Title Ins Co
Warranty Deed $113,500 --
Warranty Deed $75,000 --
Warranty Deed $73,100 --
Deed $54,900 --
Deed $41,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $242,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $129,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $128,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/16/2025 10/16/25 Sold $312,000 +4.0% $193 / Sq Ft
09/19/2025 09/19/25 Pending -- -- --
09/18/2025 09/18/25 Price Changed $300,000 -6.3% $186 / Sq Ft
09/10/2025 09/10/25 For Sale $320,000 +25.5% $198 / Sq Ft
06/14/2021 06/14/21 Sold $255,000 +10.9% $158 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/11/2021 05/11/21 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2021 05/06/21 For Sale $229,900 +69.0% $142 / Sq Ft
07/24/2015 07/24/15 Sold $136,000 +4.7% $84 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/27/2015 06/27/15 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2015 06/24/15 For Sale $129,900 -- $80 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

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 $3,195 $132,100 $0 $0
2024 $3,195 $121,300 $0 $0
2023 $3,242 $105,000 $0 $0
2022 $3,078 $91,400 $0 $0
2021 $2,109 $83,200 $0 $0
2020 $2,016 $77,200 $0 $0
2019 $2,112 $69,900 $0 $0
2018 $2,039 $64,000 $0 $0
2017 $1,985 $56,900 $0 $0
2016 $2,009 $51,300 $0 $0
2015 $2,573 $51,300 $0 $0
2013 -- $47,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Larry Martin

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Larry Martin

    Keller Williams Realty Rivertown

    (616) 532-7200

    3 in this area

    601 Total Sales

    Larry Martin
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Dana VanderWal

    Keller Williams Realty Rivertown

    (616) 485-2176

    1 in this area

    381 Total Sales

    Dana VanderWal
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Rochelle DuBridge

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

    (616) 447-0536

    8 in this area

    44 Total Sales

    Rochelle DuBridge
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  • Jordan Painter

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Jordan Painter

    Keystone Home Group Realty LLC

    (616) 299-8470

    13 in this area

    206 Total Sales

    Jordan Painter
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Molly Wood

    Realify Properties

  • Jeffry Kermath

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Jeffry Kermath

    Kermath Realty LLC

    (734) 649-4903

    5 in this area

    642 Total Sales

    Jeffry Kermath
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 25046501

MichRIC

APN: 41-14-08-106-016

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49505 Creston

929 Ellsmere St NE, Grand Rapids, MI

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