Welcome to this move-in ready 4-bedroom home located just minutes from downtown Grand Rapids! This charming property features a beautifully updated kitchen with new cabinetry, countertops, and stainless steel appliances, along with an updated bathroom for modern comfort. Enjoy the convenience of a large yard with ample off-street parking, perfect for guests or multiple vehicles. The enclosed front and back porches offer additional living space ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Centrally located near GVSU, the YMCA, local shops, dining, and all that the city has to offer—this home combines comfort, convenience, and value in one fantastic package.
Sold
$235,900
243 Straight Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
4beds
1,516sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1880
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$233,900 Zestimate®
$156/sqft
$2,031 Estimated rent
Home value
$233,900
$222,000 - $246,000
$2,031/mo
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Listed by:
Melissa Perrine 616-328-7029,
Bellabay Realty (North)
Bought with:
John P Rice, 6502399219
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Cascade)
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26000085
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,516
- Total interior livable area: 1,516 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 6,534 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 130
Details
- Parcel number: 411326483027
- Zoning description: residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Grand Rapids
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,VA Loan,MSHDA,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/23/2026 | Listing removed | $2,750$2/sqft |
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| 1/31/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,750+89.7%$2/sqft |
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| 1/27/2026 | Sold | $235,900$156/sqft |
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| 1/15/2026 | Pending sale | $235,900$156/sqft |
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| 1/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $235,900+313.9%$156/sqft |
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| 7/1/2020 | Listing removed | $1,450$1/sqft |
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| 6/2/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,450$1/sqft |
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| 7/31/2019 | Listing removed | $1,450$1/sqft |
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| 7/21/2019 | Price change | $1,450-3.3%$1/sqft |
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| 6/17/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,500+25%$1/sqft |
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| 11/26/2018 | Listing removed | $1,200$1/sqft |
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| 10/12/2018 | Price change | $1,200-14.3%$1/sqft |
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| 7/23/2018 | Price change | $1,400-9.7%$1/sqft |
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| 6/20/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,550+10.7%$1/sqft |
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| 7/31/2017 | Listing removed | $1,400$1/sqft |
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| 7/14/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,400$1/sqft |
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| 8/6/2015 | Listing removed | $1,400$1/sqft |
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| 7/24/2015 | Listed for rent | $1,400$1/sqft |
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| 5/1/2015 | Sold | $57,000-4.8%$38/sqft |
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| 2/17/2015 | Price change | $59,900-14.3%$40/sqft |
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| 1/17/2015 | Listed for sale | $69,900+22.9%$46/sqft |
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| 7/25/2007 | Sold | $56,872+5.3%$38/sqft |
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| 3/18/2004 | Sold | $54,000$36/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,493 | $90,400 +12% |
| 2024 | -- | $80,700 +68.8% |
| 2021 | $1,306 | $47,800 +23.2% |
| 2020 | $1,306 +3.2% | $38,800 +7.8% |
| 2019 | $1,266 | $36,000 +34.8% |
| 2018 | -- | $26,700 +15.1% |
| 2017 | $1,241 | $23,200 +11% |
| 2016 | $1,241 | $20,900 |
| 2015 | $1,241 +1.6% | $20,900 -22.9% |
| 2013 | $1,221 | $27,100 -7.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $29,300 -2.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $30,100 -11.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $33,900 +16.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $29,100 +12.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $25,860 +3.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $24,938 +3.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $24,142 +31.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $18,369 +3.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $17,800 |
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Neighborhood: Southwest
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10John Ball Park Zoo SchoolGrades: 6Distance: 0.9 mi
- 6/10Grand Rapids University Preparatory AcademyGrades: 6-12Distance: 1.1 mi
- 2/10Westwood Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
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Estimated market value
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- Michigan
- Kent County
- Grand Rapids
- 49504
- Southwest
- 243 Straight Ave SW
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