Seize a rare opportunity to own a duplex in the booming Creston neighborhood. Main floor unit is a comfortable 2 bed (+1 nonconforming), 1 bath layout, with in-unit laundry. The upper unit is a 2 bed, 1 bath floor plan. The basement is a large 1,000 sqft basement area. With the right vision for this space, it could be converted into a third unit for maximum ROI, or utilized as storage for tenants. Say goodbye to street parking woes, this property features ample off-street parking with 2-stall detached garage. Location wise, you are perfectly positioned to enjoy the best of Grand Rapids. Don't miss out on this versatile asset in one of the city's most sought-after growth zones. This property is being sold ''as-is'' making this the perfect for an investor or a handy owner-occupant looking to build immediate sweat equity.
Active
$299,900
1501 College Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
4beds
2baths
1,800sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$2,114/mo
2 to 4 Units
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$290,600 Zestimate®
$167/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Ample off-street parkingIn-unit laundry
- 25 days |
- 1,329 |
- 72 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Caitlin VanderMeulen 616-204-2175,
Bellabay Realty (North) 616-719-1022,
Seth Railsback 616-291-3417,
Bellabay Realty (North)
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26035870
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Hot Water
Appliances
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Michigan Basement
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,800 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Unpaved
Lot
- Size: 10,018 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 80 x 124
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 411418402025
- Zoning description: RES IMPROVED
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 2 to 4 Units
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Grand Rapids
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $167/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $154,900
- Annual tax amount: $7,934
- Date on market: 7/14/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Tenant pays: Water, Sewer
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$290,600
$276,000 - $305,000
$1,549/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,900+33.3%$167/sqft |
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| 11/27/2023 | Sold | $225,000+92.3%$125/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2018 | Listing removed | $699 |
Source: Access Property Management Group Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2018 | Price change | $699-7.4% |
Source: Access Property Management Group Report a problem | ||
| 4/19/2018 | Price change | $755-1.3% |
Source: Access Property Management Group Report a problem | ||
| 3/2/2018 | Price change | $765-1.3% |
Source: Access Property Management Group, LLC Report a problem | ||
| 2/13/2018 | Listed for rent | $775 |
Source: Access Property Management Group, LLC Report a problem | ||
| 1/17/2018 | Sold | $117,000-6.4%$65/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #17050412 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2017 | Price change | $125,000-7.3%$69/sqft |
Source: Five Star Real Estate (Main) #17050412 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2017 | Listed for sale | $134,900+199.8%$75/sqft |
Source: Five Star Real Estate (Main) #17050412 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2015 | Sold | $45,000-10%$25/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #15032081 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2015 | Price change | $50,000-25.3%$28/sqft |
Source: JGR Real Estate LLC #15032081 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2015 | Listed for sale | $66,900-4.3%$37/sqft |
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| 4/29/2014 | Listing removed | $69,900$39/sqft |
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| 10/29/2013 | Listed for sale | $69,900-23.3%$39/sqft |
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| 9/21/2004 | Sold | $91,160+10%$51/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2001 | Sold | $82,850$46/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,783 | $154,900 +18.4% |
| 2024 | -- | $130,800 +47.8% |
| 2021 | $3,479 | $88,500 +10.3% |
| 2020 | $3,479 +19.4% | $80,200 +23% |
| 2019 | $2,913 | $65,200 +18.5% |
| 2018 | -- | $55,000 +23.9% |
| 2017 | $2,375 | $44,400 +9.6% |
| 2016 | $2,375 | $40,500 |
| 2015 | $2,375 +44.5% | $40,500 -4.5% |
| 2013 | $1,644 | $42,400 -21.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $54,000 -4.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $56,700 -11.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $64,000 +4.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $61,000 +0.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $60,523 +3.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $58,364 +3.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $56,500 +29.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $43,700 +51.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $28,907 |
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Neighborhood: Creston
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Center For EconomicologyGrades: 6Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10City High Middle SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Kent Hills SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
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