$200,000
SOLD JUN 18, 2025

1229 Franklin Ave Grand Haven, MI 49417

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,012 Sq Ft
8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$198 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • White Pines Intermediate School Rated A-
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • 4-minute walk to Grand Haven Dog Park

About This Home

As of June 2025

Handyman Special!! Great location in the heart of Grand Haven. Walk or bike to Downtown, Lake Michigan, parks, schools, or one of our many fabulous eating establishments. This 2 bedroom, 1 bath diamond in the rough is just waiting for your personal touches. Underneath the carpet you will find beautiful Douglas fir hardwood. Great chance to own an investment property or call it your own.
Home is being sold ''as-is''

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stephanie Taylor-Allan

HomeRealty, LLC License #270477 Listed on: 05/07/2025

HomeRealty, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Kris Keegstra

RE/MAX Premier License #6502431208

RE/MAX Premier

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,983

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 66x124

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,012 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Storm Windows

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Grand Haven High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,983

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 66x124
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1012.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1983.0
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Windows:Storms: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1012.0
  • Laundry Features In Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info High School: Grand Haven High School
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet Floor: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1012.0
  • Window Features: Storms, Screens
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding
  • List Price: 189999.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: 3 Season Room, Covered, Enclosed, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Shingle Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features 3 Season Room: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Enclosed: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Covered: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • High School: Grand Haven High School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Size Area: 0.19
  • Lot Dimensions: 66x124
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8276.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1983.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 7, 2025
Closed on
Jun 18, 2025
Sold by
Huhn Andrew
Bought by
Gransow Jaten and Moelker Alycia
Seller's Agent
Stephanie Taylor-Allan
HomeRealty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Kris Keegstra
RE/MAX Premier
List Price
$189,999
Sold Price
$200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,001
5.26%
Views
53

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.74%
Original Mortgage
$190,000
Outstanding Balance
$189,837
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$10,443

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 23, 2015
Closed on
Sep 23, 2015
Sold by
Lemke Edith J
Bought by
Huhn Andrew and Huhn Kathryn A
Seller's Agent
Lisa Blakeney
RE/MAX Lakeshore
Buyer's Agent
Steven Hass
HomeRealty, LLC
List Price
$109,900
Sold Price
$99,800
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,100
-9.19%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.40%
Original Mortgage
$79,840
Interest Rate
3.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 13, 2012
Sold by
Lemke Edith J and Lemke Frank W
Bought by
Lemke Edith J and Spink Katherine A
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $200,000 Chicago Title Of Michigan
Quit Claim Deed -- Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $99,800 Lakeshore Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $190,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $40,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $79,840 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/18/2025 06/18/25 Sold $200,000 +5.3% $198 / Sq Ft
05/10/2025 05/10/25 Pending -- -- --
05/07/2025 05/07/25 For Sale $189,999 +90.4% $188 / Sq Ft
09/23/2015 09/23/15 Sold $99,800 -9.2% $99 / Sq Ft
08/25/2015 08/25/15 Pending -- -- --
07/23/2015 07/23/15 For Sale $109,900 -- $109 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,983 $90,600 $0 $0
2024 $1,983 $82,100 $0 $0
2023 $2,007 $72,100 $0 $0
2022 $1,984 $64,500 $0 $0
2021 $1,953 $60,300 $0 $0
2020 $1,931 $58,000 $0 $0
2019 $1,899 $53,000 $0 $0
2018 $1,779 $48,500 $0 $0
2017 $1,779 $48,500 $0 $0
2016 -- $48,900 $0 $0
2015 -- $43,200 $0 $0
2014 -- $39,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25020162

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 70-03-21-456-017