Welcome to this charming, beautifully updated historic home just minutes from downtown Grand Rapids! With major upgrades throughout—including a 2017 roof, replacement windows, interior re-painted, and renovated kitchen and bathrooms—you can enjoy total peace of mind in a home full of character.
The main level features two bedrooms (one currently styled as a dining room), a full bathroom with a tiled shower and new vanity, plus the convenience of main-floor laundry. An updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and butcher block countertops is sure to impress. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious bedroom with a large walk-in closet and secondary closet, an updated full bathroom with a tub, and an additional fourth bedroom—perfect for guests, office space, or extra living area.
With classic charm, modern updates, and an unbeatable location close to parks, shops, dining, and downtown amenities, this home lets you enjoy the very best Grand Rapids has to offer!
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$299,000
821 College Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
4beds
1,838sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$304,100 Zestimate®
$163/sqft
$2,173 Estimated rent
Home value
$304,100
$286,000 - $322,000
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Renovated kitchenMain-floor laundryReplacement windows
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Listed by:
Heather A LeMaire 616-729-2794,
Five Star Real Estate (Courtland),
Brian H Boven 616-293-3254,
Five Star Real Estate (Courtland)
Bought with:
Dawn Van Kampen
West Edge Real Estate LLC
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 25059237
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Low-Emissivity Windows, Replacement
- Basement: Michigan Basement
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,838
- Total interior livable area: 1,838 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 44 x 120
- Features: Sidewalk, Ground Cover
Details
- Parcel number: 411419257024
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Fire Alarm
Location
- Region: Grand Rapids
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $163/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $87,578
- Annual tax amount: $4,517
- Date on market: 11/20/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/9/2026 | Sold | $299,000$163/sqft |
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| 1/3/2026 | Pending sale | $299,000$163/sqft |
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| 11/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $299,000+15%$163/sqft |
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| 8/22/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/5/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,400+20%$1/sqft |
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| 7/14/2022 | Sold | $260,000+30%$141/sqft |
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| 5/26/2022 | Pending sale | $200,000$109/sqft |
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| 5/20/2022 | Listed for sale | $200,000+17.7%$109/sqft |
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| 9/23/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/10/2021 | Listed for rent | $2,000+5.5%$1/sqft |
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| 9/15/2020 | Listing removed | $1,895$1/sqft |
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| 8/1/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,895-13.9%$1/sqft |
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| 5/24/2019 | Listing removed | $2,200$1/sqft |
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| 5/7/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,200$1/sqft |
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| 1/19/2018 | Sold | $169,900+142.7%$92/sqft |
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| 5/25/2017 | Sold | $70,000+6.1%$38/sqft |
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| 4/14/2006 | Sold | $66,000-8.5%$36/sqft |
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| 11/7/2005 | Sold | $72,169$39/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,405 | $105,900 +11.8% |
| 2024 | -- | $94,700 +48.2% |
| 2021 | $2,036 | $63,900 +13.1% |
| 2020 | $2,036 +44.5% | $56,500 +12.8% |
| 2019 | $1,409 | $50,100 +26.2% |
| 2018 | -- | $39,700 +12.8% |
| 2017 | $1,453 | $35,200 +10.7% |
| 2016 | $1,453 | $31,800 |
| 2015 | $1,453 -11.2% | $31,800 -4.8% |
| 2013 | $1,635 | $33,400 -18.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $41,000 -9.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $45,200 -11.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $51,100 +23.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $41,300 |
| 2006 | -- | $41,300 +63.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $25,218 +3.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $24,413 +6.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $22,985 +3.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $22,273 |
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Neighborhood: Belknap Lookout
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- Kent County
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- 49503
- Belknap Lookout
- 821 College Ave NE
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