Welcome to 839 Joslin Ave SE - a sunny Alger Heights gem full of charm, character, and modern updates!
This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offers over 1,600 square feet of finished space and a layout that checks all the boxes. The main floor features a spacious living room, a formal dining room for gatherings, a cheerful breakfast nook off the kitchen, a convenient half bath, and a stone fireplace perfect for cozy nights.
Upstairs, you'll find three generous bedrooms and a full bathroom, plus access to a bonus unfinished attic—ideal for a future studio, playroom, or creative hangout. Need even more space? The partially finished basement adds flexibility for movie nights, a home gym, or extra storage. Outside, enjoy the fenced-in backyard for play, pups, or relaxing evenings, plus a 1-stall garage. The home also boasts beautiful original hardwood floors throughout, tons of natural light, brand-new appliances, and a newly installed AC system to keep things cool and comfy through the summer season.
And the location? You're just minutes from local restaurants, markets, shops, and coffee spotseverything you need is right around the corner.
839 Joslin Ave SE is full of heart and ready to welcome you home. Come see why this classic cutie could be the one!
Seller directs Listing Agent to hold all offers until 5/28 at 12:00pm.
Sold
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$330,000
839 Joslin St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
3beds
1,633sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1939
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$339,700 Zestimate®
$202/sqft
$2,280 Estimated rent
Home value
$339,700
$316,000 - $363,000
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Fenced-in backyardTons of natural lightNewly installed ac systemStone fireplaceCheerful breakfast nookFormal dining roomGenerous bedrooms
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Listed by:
Lauren Rockel 616-450-3448,
Keller Williams GR North (Main)
Bought with:
R. Leo Olson, 6506046263
Five Star Real Estate (Eastown)
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 25023532
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12.00 x 10.00
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 126
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 9.00
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11.00 x 9.00
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 195.5
- Dimensions: 11.50 x 17.00
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 11.00
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 9.00 x 24.00
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 209
- Dimensions: 11.00 x 19.00
Recreation
- Area: 264
- Dimensions: 11.00 x 24.00
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement, Sink
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Storms, Screens, Window Treatments
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Recreation Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,345
- Total interior livable area: 1,633 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 2
- Fencing: Chain Link,Privacy
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 45 x 112
- Features: Sidewalk, Shrubs/Hedges
Details
- Parcel number: 411808106037
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: Heat
Location
- Region: Grand Rapids
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $202/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $120,812
- Annual tax amount: $3,946
- Date on market: 5/22/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,VA Loan,MSHDA,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2025 | Sold | $330,000+10%$202/sqft |
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| 5/29/2025 | Pending sale | $299,900$184/sqft |
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| 5/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $299,900+5.2%$184/sqft |
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| 4/28/2022 | Sold | $285,000-1.4%$175/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2022 | Pending sale | $289,000$177/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #22007775 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2022 | Price change | $289,000-3.3%$177/sqft |
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| 3/11/2022 | Listed for sale | $299,000+194.9%$183/sqft |
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| 2/11/2010 | Sold | $101,400+5.6%$62/sqft |
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| 12/5/2005 | Sold | $96,000$59/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,946 | $133,600 +4% |
| 2024 | -- | $128,500 +47.5% |
| 2021 | $2,267 | $87,100 +12.8% |
| 2020 | $2,267 +3.2% | $77,200 +9.5% |
| 2019 | $2,198 | $70,500 +11.9% |
| 2018 | -- | $63,000 +20.9% |
| 2017 | $2,154 | $52,100 +7.2% |
| 2016 | $2,154 | $48,600 |
| 2015 | $2,154 +5% | $48,600 +24.9% |
| 2013 | $2,053 | $38,900 -13.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $44,800 -0.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $44,900 -11.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $50,700 -20.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $63,900 -1.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $64,708 +3.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $62,400 +42.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $43,892 +6.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $41,323 +3.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $40,042 |
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Neighborhood: Alger Heights
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GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Brookside SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 2/10Alger Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Ottawa Hills High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
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