Lovely brick ranch home in Forest Hills Northern schools on a quiet street of well-maintained homes close to Calvin University. Spacious living room with a large bay window, open plan kitchen with stainless appliances, solid surface countertops and soft-closing doors and drawers; dining area and family room with slider to a patio and tree-lined back yard. Primary bedroom with shared access to full bathroom; a second bedroom; and laundry room on the main level. Lower level family/recreation room, bedroom, utilities and storage. Newer updates including kitchen and bathroom upgrades, flooring and Pella windows.
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$429,900
1832 Observatory Ave SE, Kentwood, MI 49546
3beds
2,250sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1972
10,018 Square Feet Lot
$437,900 Zestimate®
$191/sqft
$2,397 Estimated rent
Home value
$437,900
$412,000 - $464,000
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Brick ranch homePrimary bedroomSolid surface countertopsKitchen and bathroom upgradesPella windowsDining areaLarge bay window
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Listed by:
David M VanderWoude 616-299-4168,
Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)
Bought with:
Gabriel A Miller, 6501429629
Grand River Realty
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26006059
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12.00 x 14.00
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12.00 x 11.00
Bedroom 3
- Description: WIC 4 x 2
- Level: Lower
- Area: 200
- Dimensions: 20.00 x 10.00
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 56
- Dimensions: 8.00 x 7.00
Bathroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 35
- Dimensions: 5.00 x 7.00
Dining area
- Description: / Family Room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 390
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 26.00
Kitchen
- Description: Dining / Family Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 442
- Dimensions: 34.00 x 13.00
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 56
- Dimensions: 8.00 x 7.00
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 238
- Dimensions: 17.00 x 14.00
Utility room
- Description: / Storage
- Level: Lower
- Area: 104
- Dimensions: 4.00 x 26.00
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
- Windows: Screens, Replacement, Window Treatments
- Basement: Crawl Space,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,550
- Total interior livable area: 2,250 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Attached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 10,018 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 75 x 136
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 411802452004
- Zoning description: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Brick
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1972
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Phone Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Kentwood
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $191/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $126,441
- Annual tax amount: $5,223
- Date on market: 2/19/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,VA Loan,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/11/2026 | Sold | $429,900$191/sqft |
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| 2/21/2026 | Pending sale | $429,900$191/sqft |
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| 2/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $429,900+4.3%$191/sqft |
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| 10/12/2025 | Listing removed | $3,500$2/sqft |
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| 9/19/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,500$2/sqft |
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| 9/2/2025 | Sold | $412,000+9.9%$183/sqft |
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| 8/5/2025 | Pending sale | $375,000$167/sqft |
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| 8/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $375,000+119.8%$167/sqft |
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| 11/2/2016 | Sold | $170,600-5.2%$76/sqft |
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| 9/15/2016 | Price change | $179,900-5.3%$80/sqft |
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| 9/13/2016 | Price change | $189,900+5.6%$84/sqft |
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| 9/8/2016 | Price change | $179,900-5.3%$80/sqft |
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| 7/29/2016 | Listed for sale | $189,900+56.9%$84/sqft |
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| 11/3/1997 | Sold | $121,000$54/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,101 | $186,200 +11.2% |
| 2024 | -- | $167,400 +58.1% |
| 2021 | $3,858 | $105,900 +3.3% |
| 2020 | $3,858 +1.5% | $102,500 +2.8% |
| 2019 | $3,801 | $99,700 +5.8% |
| 2018 | -- | $94,200 +15.3% |
| 2017 | $2,834 | $81,700 +4.2% |
| 2016 | $2,834 | $78,400 |
| 2015 | $2,834 +1.2% | $78,400 +6.4% |
| 2013 | $2,802 | $73,700 +13.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $65,100 -9% |
| 2010 | -- | $71,500 -5.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $76,000 -5.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $80,200 +17.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $68,375 +3.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $65,936 +3.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $63,830 +6.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $60,092 +3.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $58,229 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 49546
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Collins Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 2.3 mi
- 10/10Northern Hills Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 4.2 mi
- 9/10Northern High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Meadowbrook Elementary School
- Middle: Northern Trails 56 School
- High: Forest Hills Northern High School
Source: MichRIC. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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