Welcome to 288 Garfield SW, a beautifully maintained and updated ranch on Grand Rapids' West Side. This inviting 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home features hardwood floors throughout, abundant natural light, and a non-conforming 4th bedroom in the finished basement. Recent updates include the roof, siding, windows, and water heater (and so much more, check out the additional documents), all less than 10 years old. Enjoy a fenced yard, attached one-stall garage, and a prime location. Minutes from Millennium Park, John Ball Zoo, bike trails, shopping, and highways, this home offers warmth, comfort, and convenience in one charming package. **OFFERS reviewed: Sunday 11/9/25 at 5:00pm
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$255,000
288 Garfield Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
3beds
1,650sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
5,662 Square Feet Lot
$263,400 Zestimate®
$155/sqft
$2,309 Estimated rent
Home value
$263,400
$248,000 - $279,000
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Attached one-stall garageFenced yardFinished basementAbundant natural lightHardwood floors
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Listed by:
Lauren Rockel 616-450-3448,
Keller Williams GR North (Main)
Bought with:
Brandon C Jonker, 6501440959
Keystone Home Group Realty LLC
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 25057005
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Lower Level, Sink
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 950
- Total interior livable area: 1,650 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Attached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Privacy
Lot
- Size: 5,662 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 46 x 124
- Features: Corner Lot, Level, Sidewalk, Ground Cover, Shrubs/Hedges
Details
- Parcel number: 411326451036
- Zoning description: TN-LDR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Grand Rapids
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $155/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $89,471
- Annual tax amount: $2,922
- Date on market: 11/6/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,VA Loan,MSHDA,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/5/2025 | Sold | $255,000+13.4%$155/sqft |
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| 11/12/2025 | Pending sale | $224,900$136/sqft |
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| 11/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $224,900+36.4%$136/sqft |
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| 11/24/2020 | Sold | $164,900$100/sqft |
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| 9/20/2020 | Pending sale | $164,900$100/sqft |
Source: Five Star Real Estate (Main) #20038935 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2020 | Listed for sale | $164,900+92%$100/sqft |
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| 9/26/2008 | Sold | $85,900+10.1%$52/sqft |
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| 6/15/2005 | Sold | $78,000$47/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,923 | $120,600 +12.9% |
| 2024 | -- | $106,800 +40.2% |
| 2021 | $1,283 | $76,200 +16% |
| 2020 | $1,283 +3.6% | $65,700 +6.7% |
| 2019 | $1,239 | $61,600 +12.6% |
| 2018 | -- | $54,700 +25.2% |
| 2017 | $1,220 | $43,700 +14.4% |
| 2016 | $1,220 | $38,200 |
| 2015 | $1,220 +7.5% | $38,200 +7.3% |
| 2013 | $1,135 | $35,600 -0.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $35,700 -10.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $39,800 -11.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $45,000 -9.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $49,700 -2% |
| 2006 | -- | $50,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $50,700 +53.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $33,044 +6.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $31,110 +3.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $30,146 |
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Neighborhood: John Ball Park
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10John Ball Park Zoo SchoolGrades: 6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Union High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
- 2/10Westwood Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
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