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1215 Columbus Ave, Grand Haven, MI, 49417

2beds
1baths
768sqft
$239,900
$312price/sqft
$1,675/moest. monthly cost
$67,000/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to 1215 Columbus Ave in the heart of Grand Haven! This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers an unbeatable location just minutes from downtown Grand Haven, Lake Michigan beaches, shopping, restaurants, parks, and everything this vibrant lakeshore community has to offer. The home features a spacious detached two-stall garage, a fully fenced backyard perfect for pets or entertaining, and valuable updates including a newer furnace and water heater. Whether you're looking for a great starter home, an investment property, or a place to make your own, this home offers exceptional potential in a highly desirable location. Don't miss this opportunity to own an affordable home in one of West Michigan's most sought-after communities!

Getting Around

79
WalkingVery Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
61
BikeBikeable

Schools

8/10
Ferry SchoolGrades PK-40.3 mi
8/10
Lakeshore Middle SchoolGrades 7-80.8 mi
6/10
Grand Haven High SchoolGrades 9-123.6 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1912

Materials

  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

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

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Range,Refrigerator
  • Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,In Basement

Basement

  • Basement: Full

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 2

Features

  • Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Window features: Window Treatments
  • Flooring: Carpet,Vinyl
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 0

Heating & Cooling

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

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 768
  • Total interior livable area: 768 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 700321452015

Features

  • Stories: 1
  • Fencing: Chain Link

Lot

  • Lot size: 8,276 sqft
  • Features: Shrubs/Hedges
  • Lot size dimensions: 66 x 124

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Garage Faces Front,Detached,Garage Door Opener
  • 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

  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Inland Flooding
Strong Wind
Cold Wave
Hail
Lightning
Tornado
Winter Weather
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters in Ottawa County and Michigan

Severe Ice Storm
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 $1,213$14,556
Home Insurance *$69$828
Property Taxes $205$2,460
Electricity $188$2,259
Total$1,675$20,100
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$57,428/yr
40% on housing$50,250/yr
45% on housing$44,666/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: 6.7%
6.7%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.9%
3.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 4.4%
4.4%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$312This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 49417$223
Ottawa County$234

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 49417$246
Ottawa County$223

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
2026-08-07Pending sale$239,900
2026-07-30Price change$239,900
2026-07-10Listed for sale$250,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentJoshua Zilke
BrokerageRE/MAX Lakeshore

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