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    1929 Observatory Ave SE, Kentwood, MI 49546

    7beds
    3baths
    2,451sqft
    2 to 4 Units
    Built in 1965
    -- sqft lot
    $510,700 Zestimate®
    $194/sqft
    $1,786 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $510,700

    $475,000 - $552,000

    $1,786/mo

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    What's special

    Wood burning fireplaceLarge family room
    Forest Hills Schools/Investment/Owner Occupied Duplex Opportunity! This is a large up and down Duplex. The main floor has 5 legal bedrooms, 3 upper, 2 in basement. Two bathrooms, Kitchen, dining room with wood burning fireplace and a large family room. Laundry is in the basement. Garage and 3 separate entries. The lower unit needs some updating. The upper unit has 2 large bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. A laundry room, Kitchen, dining room with wood burning fireplace, a large living room and a beautiful deck looking over backyard area. Shared garage and 2 separate entries. Easy to rent and location is on bus route as well and very walkable area. Within a mile there are malls, restaurants and lots of shopping opportunities. This unit backs up to Calvin seminary housing and Calvin Nature preserve. Many walking trail and a quiet residential neighborhood. This is a rare opportunity for an investor of owner occupied duplex in Forest Hill Northern school district! Hurry, this will go quickly....

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    Listed by:

    Sue A Hayes 616-893-2768,

    Key Realty

    Bought with:

    Sue A Hayes

    Key Realty

    Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 24057064MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 7
    • Bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Features
    • Basement: Daylight
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,451 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Paved
    Lot
    • Size: 0.46 Acres
    • Dimensions: 147 x 136
    Details
    • Parcel number: 411802451017
    • Zoning description: R-1C

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: MultiFamily
    • Property subtype: 2 to 4 Units
    Materials
    • Block
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1965

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Kentwood

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $194/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $112,300
    • Annual tax amount: $5,615
    • Date on market: 10/30/2024
    • Listing terms: VA Loan,FHA,Cash,Conventional
    • Tenant pays: Electricity, Water, Sewer, Gas
    • Electric utility on property: Yes
    • Road surface type: Paved

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/20/2024Sold$475,000-2.5%$194/sqft
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    11/27/2024Pending sale$487,000$199/sqft
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    11/17/2024Price change$487,000-2.6%$199/sqft
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    10/30/2024Listed for sale$499,900+156.4%$204/sqft
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    3/1/2024Listing removed--
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    2/19/2024Price change$1,675-4.3%$1/sqft
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    1/26/2024Listed for rent$1,750-2.8%$1/sqft
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    12/24/2023Listing removed--
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    12/10/2023Listed for rent$1,800-5.3%$1/sqft
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    10/7/2023Listing removed--
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    8/8/2023Price change$1,900-9.5%$1/sqft
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    7/25/2023Listed for rent$2,100+32.1%$1/sqft
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    5/12/2022Listing removed--
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    5/3/2022Price change$1,590-3.6%$1/sqft
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    4/26/2022Listed for rent$1,650+65%$1/sqft
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    7/22/2015Sold$195,000$80/sqft
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    2/26/2013Listing removed$1,000
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    1/28/2013Listed for rent$1,000
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$5,683 $185,600 +4.6%
    2024-- $177,400 +20%
    2021$3,819 $147,800 +25%
    2020$3,819 +1.5%$118,200
    2019$3,762 $118,200 +16.9%
    2018-- $101,100 +11.7%
    2017$3,619 $90,500
    2016$3,619 $90,500
    2015$3,619 -10.4%$90,500 +10.9%
    2013$4,040 $81,600 -10.5%
    2011-- $91,200 -5%
    2010-- $96,000 -9.1%
    2009-- $105,600 -7.8%
    2007-- $114,500 +10.9%
    2006-- $103,248 +3.7%
    2005-- $99,565 +3.3%
    2004-- $96,385 +4.8%
    2002-- $92,000 +9%
    2001-- $84,400
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    Neighborhood: 49546

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