Let me take you back to college, but with better taste and your own front porch to prove it. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom stunner sits right across from Highland Park and just minutes from the Medical Mile. It's moody in all the right ways, with a thoughtfully curated aesthetic and a floor plan that actually gets how people live.
Start your mornings on the charming front porch, end your evenings in the private fenced backyard, and entertain effortlessly in between. Just imagine, wine nights, fire pit gatherings, or lazy Sunday brunch, this home shows up for the vibe.
This isn't your starter home, it's your statement piece. This home is ready for you to make it your own vibe. Set your trend for the future! Seller has the right to call a deadline.
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$275,000
639 College Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
3beds
1,560sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$281,800 Zestimate®
$176/sqft
$2,187 Estimated rent
Home value
$281,800
$262,000 - $304,000
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Private fenced backyardFront porchCharming front porch
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Listed by:
Lisa M Thomas 616-433-5551,
Polaris Real Estate LLC
Bought with:
Lauren Rockel, 6501406415
Keller Williams GR North (Main)
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 25024998
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
Primary bathroom
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 2
- Level: Main
Dining area
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Basement: Full,Michigan Basement
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,560
- Total interior livable area: 1,560 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 170
- Features: Sidewalk, Shrubs/Hedges
Details
- Parcel number: 411419406018
- Zoning description: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1924
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: $176/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $42,829
- Annual tax amount: $1,442
- Date on market: 5/29/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/23/2025 | Sold | $275,000+10%$176/sqft |
Source:  MichRIC #25024998 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2025 | Pending sale | $250,000$160/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #25024998 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $250,000+205.3%$160/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #25024998 Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2009 | Sold | $81,900-8.9%$53/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2009 | Listed for sale | $89,900$58/sqft |
Source: COLDWELL BANKER AJS (28TH ST) #760123 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,442 | $111,300 +11.9% |
| 2024 | -- | $99,500 +48.5% |
| 2021 | $1,281 | $67,000 +13% |
| 2020 | $1,281 +3.6% | $59,300 +11.9% |
| 2019 | $1,237 | $53,000 +22.1% |
| 2018 | -- | $43,400 +15.7% |
| 2017 | $1,218 | $37,500 +9% |
| 2016 | $1,218 | $34,400 |
| 2015 | $1,218 +7.5% | $34,400 -0.9% |
| 2013 | $1,133 | $34,700 -11.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $39,100 -9.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $43,000 -11.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $48,700 -14.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $57,200 +59.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $35,891 +3.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $34,611 +3.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $33,506 +6.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $31,544 +3.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $30,566 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Belknap Lookout
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- Kent County
- Grand Rapids
- 49503
- Belknap Lookout
- 639 College Ave NE
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