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1000 College Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503

3beds
1baths
948sqft
$139,900
$148price/sqft
$1,143/moest. monthly cost
$45,720/yrincome needed

About This Home

Investor special with endless potential! Located in the heart of Grand Rapids, this 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home is ready for a complete transformation. Whether you're an investor searching for your next flip or rental property, or a buyer looking for a blank canvas to create a personalized home from the ground up, this property offers a great opportunity. The home needs a full remodel but features a functional layout and plenty of possibilities to add value. Conveniently located near downtown Grand Rapids, parks, restaurants, and major highways. Bring your vision, creativity, and tools to unlock the potential of 1000 College Ave NE!

Getting Around

67
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
37
TransitSome Transit
59
BikeBikeable

Schools

8/10
9/10
City High Middle SchoolGrades 7-120.8 mi
4/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1870

Materials

  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Wood Siding

Type & Style

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

Interior

Appliances

  • Laundry features: Other

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Michigan Basement

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 1

Features

  • Finished area below ground: 0

Heating

  • Heating features: Forced Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 948
  • Total interior livable area: 948 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 411419206011
  • Zoning description: Residential

Features

  • Stories: 2

Lot

  • Lot size: 10,454 sqft
  • Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot size dimensions: 88 x 118

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

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Strong Wind

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 $707$8,484
Home Insurance *$60$720
Property Taxes $188$2,256
Electricity $188$2,259
Total$1,143$13,716
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$39,188/yr
40% on housing$34,290/yr
45% on housing$30,480/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

$148This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 49503$203
Kent County$197

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 49503$212
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)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-03Listed for sale$139,900
2026-07-10Pending sale$139,900
2026-07-06Listed for sale$139,900
2026-04-16Sold$100,000
2006-12-11Sold$25,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentElijah N Meschke
BrokerageUnited Realty Services LLC

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