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3890 Walker Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49544

4beds
3baths
2,246sqft
$489,900
$218price/sqft
$3,352/moest. monthly cost
$134,080/yrincome needed

About This Home

Tastefully remodeled 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath ranch on a beautiful 1-acre wooded lot in desirable Alpine Township and Kenowa Hills Schools. Enjoy country living without the commute, just minutes from I-96, downtown Grand Rapids, and directly across from a golf course. Inside, you'll find a spacious, functional layout featuring engineered hardwood floors, new carpet, updated lighting and fixtures, butcher block countertops, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace. The finished walkout lower level offers additional living space with sliders to the backyard, abundant storage, and a screened-in porch perfect for relaxing. An attached 2-stall garage completes this move-in-ready home offering the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and convenience.

Getting Around

7
WalkingCar-Dependent
14
TransitMinimal Transit
23
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

5/10
Alpine Elementary SchoolGrades K-51.2 mi
5/10
5/10
Kenowa Hills High SchoolGrades 9-121.1 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1972

Materials

  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Brick

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Ranch
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Laundry features: Lower Level

Basement

  • Basement: Partial

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 2

Features

  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 0

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,596
  • Total interior livable area: 2,246 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 410934300002
  • Zoning description: Res

Features

  • Stories: 1
  • Patio & porch: Scrn Porch
  • Exterior features: Other

Lot

  • Lot size: 1 Acres
  • Lot size dimensions: 181.5 x 240

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Attached
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Strong Wind
Tornado
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters in Kent County and Michigan

Flood
Severe Ice Storm
Severe Storm
Tornado
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,477$29,724
Home Insurance *$140$1,680
Property Taxes $491$5,892
Electricity $244$2,939
Total$3,352$40,224
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$114,925/yr
40% on housing$100,560/yr
45% on housing$89,386/yr

Michigan FAIR Plan Programs

Michigan Basic Property Insurance Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 15,981Commercial: 293
Total Premiums$13.85M
Total Exposure$2.60B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 9.6%
9.6%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.9%
3.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 3.1%
3.1%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$218This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 49544$144
Kent County$197

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 49544$180
Kent County$201

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-06Pending sale$469,900
2026-08-04Price change$469,900
2026-07-27Price change$489,900
2026-07-08Listed for sale$499,900
2026-05-19Sold$375,000
2021-01-12Listing removed--
2017-08-23Listing removed$257,900
2017-07-29Listed for sale$257,900
2012-05-17Sold$152,000
2011-09-16Listing removed$164,750
2011-06-28Price change$164,750
2011-03-16Listed for sale$170,000
2011-01-31Listing removed$175,000
2010-12-01Price change$175,000
2010-08-04Listed for sale$179,900

For Sale by Agent

AgentAllison V Koetsier
BrokerageCompass Realty Services

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