Short Sale opportunity in desirable Ottawa Hills neighborhood. 2-story, all brick traditional home with 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths up including owners' private bath. Formal living and dining rooms on main floor along with sun room/den. Short Sale handled by Sun Law. Buyers must provide pre-approval letter with all offers or proof of cash funds and conduct inspection of the home before short sale process is initiated.
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
5,968 sq ftLot Size
$224Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Cheryl Grant• RE/MAX SunQuest Realty
Bought with John Rice• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Esta
Source:REALCOMP #65011059664
Redfin Estimate
$548,560
$385K since sold in January 2013$32K since September
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Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 41% higher than the average sale price ($389K) of 6 comparable homes.
Short Sale opportunity in desirable Ottawa Hills neighborhood. 2-story, all brick traditional home with 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths up including owners' private bath. Formal living and dining rooms on main floor along with sun room/den. Short Sale handled by Sun Law. Buyers must provide pre-approval letter with all offers or proof of cash funds and conduct inspection of the home before short sale process is initiated.
REALCOMP #65011059664
Apr 13, 2012
Sold
$163,152
$67/sq ft
Nov 7, 2011
Listed
$159,000
$65/sq ft
Short Sale opportunity in desirable Ottawa Hills neighborhood. 2-story, all brick traditional home with 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths up including owners' private bath. Formal living and dining rooms on main floor along with sun room/den. Short Sale handled by Sun Law. Buyers must provide pre-approval letter with all offers or proof of cash funds and conduct inspection of the home before short sale process is initiated.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,509 (+2.4%)
2024
$6,355 (+4.4%)
2023
$6,088 (+5.6%)
2022
$5,763 (+2.3%)
2021
$5,635 (−1.4%)
2020
$5,715 (+1.3%)
2019
$5,642 (+3.6%)
2018
$5,449 (+2.7%)
2017
$5,304 (−1.2%)
2016
$5,368 (+7.5%)
2015
$4,992 (+11.4%)
2014
$4,480
Tax history for 1505 Seminole Rd SE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,509 (+2.4%)
2024
$6,355 (+4.4%)
2023
$6,088 (+5.6%)
2022
$5,763 (+2.3%)
2021
$5,635 (−1.4%)
2020
$5,715 (+1.3%)
2019
$5,642 (+3.6%)
2018
$5,449 (+2.7%)
2017
$5,304 (−1.2%)
2016
$5,368 (+7.5%)
2015
$4,992 (+11.4%)
2014
$4,480
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
TN-LDR
Traditional Neighborhood-Low-Density Residential District
The TN-LDR District is intended to protect established development patterns, consisting predominantly of medium-low density residential development in the form of detached single-family houses and two-family dwellings sited on individual lots. Pockets of medium- to high-density residential development are generally found along transit routes, near to business districts and along major streets. The redevelopment of sites shall remain consistent with this pattern of development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure
Library
Golf related
Communications tower
Cemetery
Park & open space
Apr 15, 2019 • Final
Building permit - 1-2 family remodel or repair
Finish the basement into a living space and remodel the second floor bathroom. Install hardwired interconnected smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors throughout the house.
Bathroom
Remodel
Mar 3, 2015 • Final
Mechanical permit - 1-2 family
Finish the basement of a residential building.
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,296
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Subdivision Name: OTTAWA HILLS
Living Sq. Ft: 2,452
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,296
Building Sq. Ft: 3,748
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 232* OTTAWA HILLS NO 1
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 360
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,968
Legal Lot Number: 232
Municipality Name: CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS
Acres: 0.137
Depth Footage: 96
Front Footage: 79
Zoning Code: TN-LDR
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVED
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,452
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,968 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: —
County: Kent County
APN: 41-14-32-480-006
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Campus Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
3/10
Alger Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
2/10
Ottawa Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.6 hours in
June and 2.1 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$522,000 – $631,000
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