Must-see remodeled home in Grand Rapids!
This charming 3-bedroom home beautifully blends historic character with modern upgrades. Step inside to find gorgeous antique hardwood floors and a spacious main level featuring a large living room, dining room, and sunroom—perfect for comfortable living and entertaining.
The kitchen and bathrooms have been thoughtfully remodeled with stylish new laminate countertops, a sleek subway tile backsplash, and updated fixtures. New roof in 2018. Replacement windows throughout the home provide efficiency while preserving its timeless American traditional architecture. Enjoy outdoor living on the serene back patio, ideal for both relaxing and hosting guests. Located in a quiet, classic downtown neighborhood, this home offers unbeatable walkability—just steps from the John Ball Park/Zoo and the beloved Westside of Grand Rapids. Tall, clean basement perfect for storage. Garage access off of alley has room next to it for a potential parking spot.
Sold
$260,000
238 Richards Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
3beds
1,548sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
3,920.4 Square Feet Lot
$268,800 Zestimate®
$168/sqft
$2,079 Estimated rent
Home value
$268,800
$253,000 - $288,000
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Tall clean basementUpdated fixturesSerene back patioNew roofLaminate countertopsDining roomReplacement windows
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Listed by:
Mark A DeSatterlee 616-915-8808,
Icon Realty Group LLC
Bought with:
Don Phelan, 6502102095
Five Star Real Estate (Main)
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 25049537
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Radiant
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Chute
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Windows: Replacement
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,548
- Total interior livable area: 1,548 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Other
Lot
- Size: 3,920 sqft
- Dimensions: 40' x 100'
- Features: Level, Sidewalk, Shrubs/Hedges
Details
- Parcel number: 411326378011
- Zoning description: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Grand Rapids
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/12/2025 | Sold | $260,000+0%$168/sqft |
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| 10/17/2025 | Pending sale | $259,900$168/sqft |
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| 10/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $259,900$168/sqft |
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| 10/8/2025 | Pending sale | $259,900$168/sqft |
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| 9/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $259,900-8.8%$168/sqft |
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| 9/5/2025 | Listing removed | $284,900$184/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #25027602 Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2025 | Price change | $284,900-10.7%$184/sqft |
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| 7/3/2025 | Price change | $318,900-4.7%$206/sqft |
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| 6/23/2025 | Price change | $334,500-4.4%$216/sqft |
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| 6/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $349,900+319%$226/sqft |
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| 3/1/2018 | Sold | $83,510+125.7%$54/sqft |
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| 1/31/2018 | Listed for sale | $37,000-55.8%$24/sqft |
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| 6/21/2017 | Sold | $83,799$54/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,616 | $126,600 +12.4% |
| 2024 | -- | $112,600 +38.3% |
| 2021 | $2,322 | $81,400 +15.3% |
| 2020 | $2,322 +1.6% | $70,600 +7% |
| 2019 | $2,286 | $66,000 +12.1% |
| 2018 | -- | $58,900 +22.5% |
| 2017 | $1,292 | $48,100 +16.2% |
| 2016 | $1,292 | $41,400 |
| 2015 | $1,292 +7.5% | $41,400 +7.8% |
| 2013 | $1,201 | $38,400 -0.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $38,600 -10% |
| 2010 | -- | $42,900 -11.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $48,600 -19.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $60,300 +40.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $43,022 +3.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $41,487 +3.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $40,162 +6.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $37,811 +3.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $36,639 |
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Neighborhood: John Ball Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10John Ball Park Zoo SchoolGrades: 6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Union High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
- 2/10Westwood Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
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- Michigan
- Kent County
- Grand Rapids
- 49504
- John Ball Park
- 238 Richards Ave SW
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