Welcome home to this charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath property located on the desirable NE side of Grand Rapids. The main floor features beautiful hardwood floors, an updated full bathroom, two comfortable bedrooms, and a bright kitchen with a cozy eating area--perfect for everyday living.
Upstairs, you'll find a generously sized third bedroom large enough to accommodate a king-size bed, offering flexibility for a primary suite, guest room, or home office.
This home has been thoughtfully updated with a new water softener, newer furnace, new hot water heater, new insulation, dishwasher, new refrigerator, and a new fence--giving you peace of mind and added value.
Move-in ready and full of charm, this NE side gem is one you won't want to miss!
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$276,500
1253 Emerald Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
3beds
1,285sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$278,900 Zestimate®
$215/sqft
$1,892 Estimated rent
Home value
$278,900
$265,000 - $296,000
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New fenceBeautiful hardwood floorsGenerously sized third bedroomCozy eating areaBright kitchenNew refrigerator
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Listed by:
Charles Mahar Jr. 616-205-6435,
Greenridge Realty (Greenvl)
Bought with:
Abby Cribbs, 6501424825
RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH)
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26008203
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Windows: Replacement
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 985
- Total interior livable area: 1,285 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 290
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 100
Details
- Parcel number: 411417352047
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Grand Rapids
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $215/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $75,588
- Annual tax amount: $2,528
- Date on market: 3/5/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,VA Loan,MSHDA,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/1/2026 | Sold | $276,500+2.8%$215/sqft |
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| 3/10/2026 | Pending sale | $269,000$209/sqft |
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| 3/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $269,000+53.7%$209/sqft |
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| 8/30/2021 | Sold | $175,000-2.7%$136/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX of Michigan Solds #21098896_49505 Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2021 | Pending sale | $179,900$140/sqft |
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| 8/9/2021 | Price change | $179,900-5.3%$140/sqft |
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| 8/5/2021 | Listed for sale | $189,900+35.6%$148/sqft |
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| 11/18/2019 | Sold | $140,000+3.8%$109/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2019 | Pending sale | $134,900$105/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty of Grand Rapids #19046873 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2019 | Listed for sale | $134,900+68.6%$105/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Holland #19046873 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2015 | Sold | $80,000-5.8%$62/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/1/2014 | Listing removed | $84,900$66/sqft |
Source: Greenridge Realty Inc. #13032727 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2013 | Price change | $84,900-5.6%$66/sqft |
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| 6/6/2013 | Listed for sale | $89,900-14.3%$70/sqft |
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| 3/2/2005 | Sold | $104,900$82/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,469 | $98,500 +9.6% |
| 2024 | -- | $89,900 +45.5% |
| 2021 | $1,451 | $61,800 +8.6% |
| 2020 | $1,451 +3.6% | $56,900 +12.7% |
| 2019 | $1,401 | $50,500 +9.3% |
| 2018 | -- | $46,200 +18.2% |
| 2017 | $1,381 | $39,100 +7.4% |
| 2016 | $1,381 | $36,400 |
| 2015 | $1,381 +20.9% | $36,400 +8.3% |
| 2013 | $1,143 | $33,600 -11.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $37,800 -9.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $41,900 -3% |
| 2009 | -- | $43,200 -15.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $51,200 -1.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $52,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $52,200 +44% |
| 2004 | -- | $36,250 +6.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $34,128 +3.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $33,070 |
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Neighborhood: Creston
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- Michigan
- Kent County
- Grand Rapids
- 49505
- Creston
- 1253 Emerald Ave NE
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