Home on Smiths Bayou waiting for the water enthusiast. Frontage could support only small boats and kayaking. Home needs some T.L.C, however it does boast updated kitchen and some new windows easy access to US-31. Large parklike lot with pines and birch. For special financing and incentives. Seller requests borrowers contact Chase Loan Officer Adam Anderson( 616-771-7527 Office) ADAM.ANDERSON@CHASE.COM
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
0.94 acresLot Size
$359Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Kim Burr• Exit Lakeshore Realty
Bought with Kari Gardner Realtor Gardner• RE/MAX West
Beautiful private, wooded setting with 100 ft. on Smith's Bayou. This 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home has been nicely redone. New kitchen with center island, snack bar, new cabinets, skylight, open to living room with gas log fireplace & slider to wrap around deck. The parklike setting and wildlife are all good reasons to make this wonderful home yours, priced to sell.
REALCOMP #71009922511
Nov 17, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Aug 17, 1999
Listed
$167,900
$132/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #9717430
Aug 5, 1997
Sold
$147,500
$116/sq ft
Jul 7, 1997
Listed
$149,500
$117/sq ft
REALCOMP #71009717430
Aug 5, 1997
Sold
$147,500
$116/sq ft
Jul 7, 1997
Listed
$149,500
$117/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,129 (+12.0%)
2024
$4,581 (−3.9%)
2023
$4,766 (+9.8%)
2022
$4,340 (+7.4%)
2021
$4,041 (+2.9%)
2020
$3,928 (+30.5%)
2019
$3,009
Tax history for 17880 Cove Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,129 (+12.0%)
2024
$4,581 (−3.9%)
2023
$4,766 (+9.8%)
2022
$4,340 (+7.4%)
2021
$4,041 (+2.9%)
2020
$3,928 (+30.5%)
2019
$3,009
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
425 ft.
Lot size
0.98 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,554
Year built
1967
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Ottawa County
APN
70-03-09-431-002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
RG1
Low Density Residential District
The RG1 District has been established to provide locations oriented to residential development of a single-family detached character with homes placed in neighborhood settings. Housing density is relatively low and the range of non-residential uses very limited. It is the primary goal of the RG1 District to support and protect single family homes and the residential neighborhoods within which the homes exist or are likely to be constructed.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Garage
Attached Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Wood Floor, Kitchen Island
# of Rooms Total: 6
Fireplace Features: Gas Log
Appliances: Dishwasher
Has Fireplace
Window Features: Replacement
Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Recreation
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Tri-Level
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1962
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.94
Lot Size Area: 0.94
Lot Size Units: Acres
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Smith Bayou
Waterfront Features: All Sports, Private Frontage, Stream
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Public
Living Area: 1274.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 0
Tax Annual Amount: $3,407
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic System
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Telephone Line, Public Water
Location
School Information
High School District: Grand Haven
Location Information
Directions: Vanwagoner South on Cove.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,554
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.98 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1967
Year Renovated: —
County: Ottawa County
APN: 70-03-09-431-002
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lake Hills Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 1.5mi
6/10
Lakeshore Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
8/10
Grand Haven High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.8mi
6/10
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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 93° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$435,000 – $527,000
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