973 Valley Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504
About This Home
Welcome to this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home located on Valley Ave NW in Grand Rapids. This cozy property offers a functional layout with comfortable living spaces and a fully fenced backyard, perfect for outdoor enjoyment, pets, or entertaining. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, looking to downsize, or seeking an investment opportunity, this home provides great potential in a convenient location close to local amenities. Seller reserves the right to call for highest and best. Buyers to verify all information.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1949
Materials
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Refrigerator
- Laundry features: Main Level
Basement
- Basement: Crawl Space
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating
- Heating features: Forced Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 698
- Total interior livable area: 698 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 411323131020
- Zoning description: R1
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Lot size: 3,920 sqft
- Features: Sidewalk
- Lot size dimensions: 41*100
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
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Kent County and Michigan
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,011 | $12,132 |
| Home Insurance * | $74 | $888 |
| Property Taxes | $268 | $3,216 |
| Electricity | $188 | $2,259 |
| Total | $1,541 | $18,492 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Michigan FAIR Plan Programs
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.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-15 | Price change | $190,000 |
| 2026-05-28 | Price change | $200,000 |
| 2026-05-09 | Listed for sale | $215,000 |
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