238 Richards Ave SW Grand Rapids, MI 49504
John Ball Park NeighborhoodEstimated payment $1,768/month
Total Views
19,580
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,548
Sq Ft
$184
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Dining Room with Fireplace
- Wood Flooring
- Covered Patio or Porch
- Traditional Architecture
- Sun or Florida Room
- 1 Car Detached Garage
About This Home
Looking for a Fantastic Location?! Well you've found it with this classic 2-story home located on a quiet tree lined street. You're only minutes from John Ball Zoo, park and Kent Trails and only a few blocks away from the bustling businesses of Fulton St on the Westside of Grand Rapids with GVSU busline with private and public schools near by as well. You're only 1 mile from Downtown Grand Rapids featuring museums, restaurants, Medical Mile, the new Acrisure Amphitheather, Amway Stadium, VanAndel arena and Millenium Park. This home offer 3 bedrooms possibily 4 bedrooms. Some of the major updates in 2018 include new roof, on house and garage, all replacement windows, slider to the backyard along with both bathrooms being remodled plus large kitchen with lots of counter space, new cabinets LVP flooring and all appliances, PVC lattice on the back porch area for privacy. Home has orignal hardwood floors in living room, dining room and upstairs bedrooms. The lower level is clean and dry for storage and laundry. Low maintence yard and a 1 stall detached garage. Come and see!
Listing Agent
Five Star Real Estate (Grandv) License #6502403883 Listed on: 06/11/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,616
Year Built
- Built in 1930
Lot Details
- 4,000 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 40x100
- Property is zoned res imp, res imp
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,548 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Replacement Windows
- Window Treatments
- Dining Room with Fireplace
- Sun or Florida Room
- Wood Flooring
Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in Basement
Utilities
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Heating System Uses Steam
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Additional Features
- Covered Patio or Porch
- Mineral Rights Excluded
Map
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $2,463 | $126,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $2,463 | $112,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $2,359 | $99,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $2,372 | $91,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $2,319 | $81,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $2,217 | $70,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $2,322 | $66,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $2,286 | $58,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $2,121 | $48,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $1,292 | $41,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $1,201 | $41,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2013 | -- | $38,400 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/13/2025 08/13/25 | Price Changed | $284,900 | -10.7% | $184 / Sq Ft |
| 07/03/2025 07/03/25 | Price Changed | $318,900 | -4.7% | $206 / Sq Ft |
| 06/23/2025 06/23/25 | Price Changed | $334,500 | -4.4% | $216 / Sq Ft |
| 06/11/2025 06/11/25 | For Sale | $349,900 | +319.0% | $226 / Sq Ft |
| 02/27/2018 02/27/18 | Sold | $83,510 | +125.7% | $54 / Sq Ft |
| 02/05/2018 02/05/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/31/2018 01/31/18 | For Sale | $37,000 | -- | $24 / Sq Ft |
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Deed | $83,510 | Best Homes Title Agency Llc | |
| Sheriffs Deed | $83,799 | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Attorney |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $198,750 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $66,500 | Construction |
Source: Public Records
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Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
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