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  • $557,800

    253 James Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

    4beds
    2,250sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1890
    5,270 Square Feet Lot
    $557,800 Zestimate®
    $248/sqft
    $2,783 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $557,800

    $530,000 - $586,000

    $2,783/mo

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    What's special

    Welcome to this beautifully remodeled home at 253 James Ave Se in the Cherry Hill Historic District. This home has been completely remodeled throughout with a new kitchen, new appliances, two new bathrooms, main floor laundry, updated electrical, and a new high efficiency furnace in 2019. Many other updates to name. This home has been updated with modern features while restoring many of the original characteristics of the home. Original soapstone fireplace, pocket doors, & woodwork throughout. This home features a fully fenced in backyard, detached 2 stall garage and sits on the beautiful brick road of James Ave. Centrally located in between Wealthy & Cherry St, a very short walk to the many shops and restaurants of Uptown. Any and all offers to be reviewed on Sunday, June 23rd at 5:00PM

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Electric, Gas
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Windows: Storm Window(s), Screens
    • Basement: Full
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Formal Dining
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,250 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Deck
    • Exterior features: Wood
    • Fencing: Fenced Back
    • Frontage length: 40.00
    Lot
    • Size: 5,270 Square Feet
    • Features: Sidewalk
    Details
    • Parcel number: 411430476022
    • Zoning: residential

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Victorian
    Materials
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • Year built: 1890

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Connected, Water Available, Cable Connected, Sewer Available, Natural Gas, Storm Sewer, Telephone Line

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Grand Rapids

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $248/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $436,400
    • Annual tax amount: $5,372

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/7/2022Sold$488,000+1.7%$217/sqft
    Source: MichRIC #22016274 Report a problem
    5/10/2022Pending sale$479,900$213/sqft
    Source: MichRIC #22016274 Report a problem
    5/7/2022Listing removed--
    Source: MichRIC #22016274 Report a problem
    5/5/2022Listed for sale$479,900+41.2%$213/sqft
    Source: MichRIC #22016274 Report a problem
    7/31/2019Sold$339,900$151/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    6/19/2019Listed for sale$339,900+51.1%$151/sqft
    Source: Five Star Real Estate Eastown #19027837 Report a problem
    2/22/2018Sold$225,000-4.3%$100/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    9/26/2017Price change$235,000-6%$104/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    9/20/2017Price change$250,000-3.8%$111/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    8/29/2017Listed for sale$260,000$116/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$5,372 $218,200 +21.2%
    2024-- $180,000 +29.5%
    2021$6,025 $139,000 +10.3%
    2020$6,025 +534.2%$126,000 +11.6%
    2019$950 $112,900 +20.1%
    2018-- $94,000 +15.5%
    2017$936 $81,400 +11.8%
    2016$936 $72,800
    2015$936 +7.5%$72,800 +15%
    2013$871 $63,300 +11.6%
    2011-- $56,700 -1.9%
    2010-- $57,800 -1.5%
    2009-- $58,700 -11.1%
    2007-- $66,000 +193.5%
    2006-- $22,485 +3.7%
    2005-- $21,683 +3.3%
    2004-- $20,991 +6.2%
    2002-- $19,763 +3.2%
    2001-- $19,151
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: East Hills

    Nearby schools

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    • District: Grand Rapids

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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