Located near John Ball Zoo & is a timeless picture of history w/the character that it exudes. Gorgeous woodwork throughout, fantastic 3 season porch, leaded glass cabinets in living room, beautiful formal dining, main floor bedroom, full bath & large kitchen w/loads of potential! Upstairs there's a 1/2 bath, & 3 very large bedrooms one that features a bonus space for an office/den/playroom. Full basement offers unfinished storage & laundry. Enjoy a large yard in the city! New gutters will be put on week of the Oct. 23rd! Hardwood flooring on main floor & stairs, under carpet. Entire front half of the roof, including the front porch was replaced w/new flashing soffit & sealed around front dormer. Estate property being sold-as-is.
Sold
$263,000
217 Richards Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
4beds
1,744sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
7,840 Square Feet Lot
$358,200 Zestimate®
$151/sqft
$2,386 Estimated rent
Home value
$358,200
$337,000 - $380,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Marcy Stansell 616-293-8422,
Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)
Bought with:
Bruce A Cornell
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 23139676
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,744
- Total interior livable area: 1,744 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Scrn Porch
Lot
- Size: 7,840 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 46 x 171
- Features: Sidewalk
Details
- Parcel number: 411326377017
- Zoning description: res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Grand Rapids
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $151/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $60,161
- Annual tax amount: $2,051
- Date on market: 10/25/2023
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/8/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/25/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,200$1/sqft |
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| 11/14/2023 | Sold | $263,000-2.6%$151/sqft |
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| 10/27/2023 | Pending sale | $269,900$155/sqft |
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| 10/25/2023 | Listed for sale | $269,900$155/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,845 | $148,800 +12.7% |
| 2024 | -- | $132,000 +39.1% |
| 2021 | $1,889 | $94,900 +9.8% |
| 2020 | $1,889 +3.6% | $86,400 +6.8% |
| 2019 | $1,824 | $80,900 +0.4% |
| 2018 | -- | $80,600 +22.3% |
| 2017 | $1,797 | $65,900 +15% |
| 2016 | $1,797 | $57,300 |
| 2015 | $1,797 +7.5% | $57,300 +7.7% |
| 2013 | $1,671 | $53,200 -0.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $53,600 -9.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $59,500 -11.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $67,400 -7.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $72,800 +40.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $51,873 +3.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $50,023 +3.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $48,425 +6.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $45,590 +3.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $44,177 |
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Neighborhood: John Ball Park
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10John Ball Park Zoo SchoolGrades: 6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Union High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
- 2/10Westwood Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
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