Start living the Midtown dream, in this beautiful expanded and updated home in the most popular walkable neighborhood in Grand Rapids! With 3 large bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms, hardwood floors, a charming enclosed porch, separate dining room, dedicated work-from-home space and main level laundry, this home is set up for ease of living. A two-floor rear addition provides a large light-filled sunken kitchen with high ceilings, granite counters and a huge central island seating four. Also a large primary suite with shower room and double vanity, and two large closets! Current owners undertook a full re-wire of the home, rebuilt the large rear deck and added a new laundry area. The Furnace and AC were new in 2022. See attached updates list for full details. Imagine your weekends here, strolling to Martha's Vineyard to pick up gourmet provisions, stopping at Nantucket bakery, and taking the dog over to Midtown Green. So many bars, restaurants, shops and cafes close by. Also very near the Medical Mile, and major highways so you can be anywhere in the city within minutes. Don't miss this one! All offers will be held until noon on Tuesday May 20th.
Sold
$401,100
131 Houseman Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
3beds
1,600sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
5,662 Square Feet Lot
$411,500 Zestimate®
$251/sqft
$2,312 Estimated rent
Home value
$411,500
$383,000 - $444,000
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New laundry areaHigh ceilingsMain level laundryHardwood floorsLarge rear deckGranite countersDedicated work-from-home space
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Listed by:
Lisa M Stewart 616-540-7132,
Greenridge Realty (EGR)
Bought with:
Heidi L Glover, 6501451934
Homestead Realty of W Michigan
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 25021970
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Kitchen, Laundry Closet, Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Center Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Windows: Replacement, Garden Window
- Basement: Partial
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,600
- Total interior livable area: 1,600 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 5,662 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 46 x 125
- Features: Sidewalk
Details
- Parcel number: 411429152023
- Zoning description: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Historic,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Grand Rapids
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $251/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $133,980
- Annual tax amount: $4,512
- Date on market: 5/15/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,VA Loan,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/20/2025 | Sold | $401,100+5.6%$251/sqft |
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| 5/21/2025 | Pending sale | $379,900$237/sqft |
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| 5/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $379,900+16.7%$237/sqft |
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| 9/6/2022 | Sold | $325,500+10.4%$203/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2022 | Pending sale | $294,900$184/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #22031932 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2022 | Listed for sale | $294,900+56.9%$184/sqft |
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| 10/1/2019 | Sold | $188,000-6%$118/sqft |
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| 7/29/2019 | Listed for sale | $199,900$125/sqft |
Source: Five Star Real Estate (Grandv) #19035683 Report a problem | ||
| 10/26/2017 | Listing removed | $1,199$1/sqft |
Source: Access Property Management Group, LLC Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2017 | Price change | $1,199-7.7%$1/sqft |
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| 9/28/2017 | Price change | $1,299-2%$1/sqft |
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| 9/18/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,325+1.9%$1/sqft |
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| 6/9/2016 | Listing removed | $1,300+4%$1/sqft |
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| 5/23/2014 | Listing removed | $1,250$1/sqft |
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| 5/21/2014 | Listed for rent | $1,250+13.6%$1/sqft |
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| 3/23/2013 | Listing removed | $1,100$1/sqft |
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| 3/8/2013 | Listed for rent | $1,100$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,512 | $149,500 +8.1% |
| 2024 | -- | $138,300 +44.5% |
| 2021 | $3,000 | $95,700 +5.4% |
| 2020 | $3,000 +3.2% | $90,800 +6.2% |
| 2019 | $2,908 | $85,500 +13.2% |
| 2018 | -- | $75,500 +23.4% |
| 2017 | $2,851 | $61,200 +8.7% |
| 2016 | $2,851 | $56,300 |
| 2015 | $2,851 +3.3% | $56,300 +4.5% |
| 2013 | $2,759 | $53,900 +7.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $50,000 -0.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $50,100 -6.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $53,600 -10.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $59,800 +29.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $46,112 +3.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $44,467 +3.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $43,047 +91.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $22,459 +3.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $21,763 |
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Neighborhood: Midtown
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