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  • $277,900

    659 Union Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

    4beds
    1,731sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1885
    6,534 Square Feet Lot
    $335,400 Zestimate®
    $161/sqft
    $2,186 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $335,400

    $319,000 - $356,000

    $2,186/mo

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    What's special

    House qualifies for 0% down and no PMI insurance ask me how. Historic 4 bed, 2 full bath home within the Heritage Hill District! Over 125,000 in interior upgrades, yet the original character was retained. The kitchen features all new cabinets, counters, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and island with pendant lights. The first floor bathroom has a walk-in shower, new vanity, and toilet. Upstairs you'll find 3 bedrooms, and another full bath with new tub/shower, vanity, and toilet. The entire home has been rewired and has new plugs/switches/light fixtures, and all new drywall. The whole home has new flooring, new trim, and fresh paint. The backyard offers a stained deck with nearly all new deck boards. This historic home is 2 doors down from Gerald R Ford's childhood home, and is within walking distance to both Pleasant and Heritage Hill Park. Other features include; new furnace, new central air, new water heater and new electrical panel in basement. All furniture and decor is negotiable. Seller is a licensed Realtor in the state of Michigan.

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    Listed by:

    Jason Titus 616-901-0771,

    Independence Realty (Main)

    Bought with:

    Jonathan D Austin, 6506048534

    RE/MAX United (Beltline)

    Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 23029568MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bedrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: Laundry Room
    Features
    • Center Island, Eat-in Kitchen
    • Basement: Crawl Space,Michigan Basement
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,731
    • Total interior livable area: 1,731 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Features
    • Stories: 2
    Lot
    • Size: 6,534 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 50 x 132
    • Features: Corner Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 411431253019
    • Zoning description: RES

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Traditional
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Concrete, Vinyl Siding
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1885

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Grand Rapids

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $161/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $91,700
    • Annual tax amount: $4,650
    • Date on market: 8/26/2023
    • Listing terms: Cash,FHA,VA Loan,Conventional
    • Road surface type: Paved

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/22/2024Sold$277,900-0.7%$161/sqft
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    12/29/2023Pending sale$279,900$162/sqft
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    12/17/2023Price change$279,900-3.4%$162/sqft
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    11/24/2023Price change$289,8000%$167/sqft
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    11/17/2023Price change$289,900-3.3%$167/sqft
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    10/25/2023Price change$299,900-3.2%$173/sqft
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    10/7/2023Price change$309,900-1.6%$179/sqft
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    10/2/2023Price change$314,900-1.6%$182/sqft
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    9/29/2023Price change$319,900-1.5%$185/sqft
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    9/18/2023Price change$324,900-1.5%$188/sqft
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    9/11/2023Price change$329,900-2.9%$191/sqft
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    9/3/2023Price change$339,900-2.9%$196/sqft
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    8/26/2023Listed for sale$349,900$202/sqft
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    8/24/2023Pending sale$349,900$202/sqft
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    8/12/2023Listed for sale$349,900+25.1%$202/sqft
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    1/5/2023Listing removed--
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    12/28/2022Price change$279,7000%$162/sqft
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    12/16/2022Price change$279,8000%$162/sqft
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    12/13/2022Price change$279,900-3.4%$162/sqft
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    12/10/2022Price change$289,900-3.3%$167/sqft
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    12/7/2022Price change$299,900-6.3%$173/sqft
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    12/1/2022Listed for sale$320,000+77.8%$185/sqft
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    3/30/2022Sold$180,000-28%$104/sqft
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    3/27/2022Listed for sale$250,000$144/sqft
    Source: MichRIC #22009935 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$3,593 $122,900 +15.2%
    2024-- $106,700 +36.8%
    2021$586 $78,000 +6.6%
    2020$586 -6.8%$73,200 +0.8%
    2019$629 $72,600 +6.1%
    2018-- $68,400 +9.6%
    2017$866 $62,400 +11%
    2016$866 $56,200
    2015$866 +47.2%$56,200 +10%
    2013$588 $51,100 +1.2%
    2011-- $50,500 -3.8%
    2010-- $52,500 -3.5%
    2009-- $54,400 -11.7%
    2007-- $61,600 +359.6%
    2006-- $13,404 +3.7%
    2005-- $12,926 +3.3%
    2004-- $12,514 +6.2%
    2002-- $11,782 +3.2%
    2001-- $11,417
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: South Hill

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