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5 beds3,424 sqft

1728 Riva Ridge Drive Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.25 acresLot Size
1992Year Built
$128/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Rare find in a popular Forest Hills Northern neighborhood, this 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath 2-story has it all. Original owners have taken great care of their loved family home over the years including newer roof, updated mechanicals, flooring, fixtures, landscaping and more. Open floor plan ideal for entertaining and family gatherings, while offering separate spaces for home office/study area/gym. Even a place for the in-law's! Tucked back in a neighborhood with little through traffic, the home is perched...Rare find in a popular Forest Hills Northern neighborhood, this 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath 2-story has it all. Original owners have taken great care of their loved family home over the years including newer roof, updated mechanicals, flooring, fixtures, landscaping and more. Open floor plan ideal for entertaining and family gatherings, while offering separate spaces for home office/study area/gym. Even a place for the in-law's! Tucked back in a neighborhood with little through traffic, the home is perched on a rise overlooking an open field to enjoy beautiful morning sunrises and a variety of wildlife year around. Centrally located in Bluegrass Meadow with sidewalks, city park and trails. Walking distance to Meadowbrook Elementary. See attached for list of features and improvements.
  • Listed by: Lisa J Novosad 616.437.0209 lisa@novosadrealty.com Brokerage DRE #6505321101 • Novosad Realty Partners
  • Listed by: Robert A Novosad 616.437.0200 bob@novosadrealty.com Brokerage DRE #6505321101 • Novosad Realty Partners
Listing closed: 10/19/2020 12:00 AM • Source: Michigan Regional Information Center, MLS#: 20035828
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Median sold price

$572,500

Avg days on market

30

Sale-to-list ratio

98.4%

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Location

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Sold By Greenridge Realty (Summit)

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Property Information for 1728 Riva Ridge Drive Southeast

Property Details

  • Taxes: $5,620 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Kent County
  • Zoning: Res.
  • ZoningDescription: Res.
  • Architectural Style: Traditional

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Lot Size: 0.25 AC / 11,050 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Wayside & Forest Hill Ave
  • Municipality: City of Kentwood
  • Directions: Forest Hill Ave to Wayside, E to Bluegrass, S to street.
  • Area - Major: Grand Rapids - G
  • Street #: 1728
  • Street Name: Riva Ridge
  • Post Direction: SE
  • Suffix: Drive
  • City: Grand Rapids
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49546
  • County: Kent
  • Latitude: 42.932073
  • Longitude: -85.550528
  • Area - Minor: Grand Rapids - G
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 141335.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 411801476011
  • Homestead: 100
  • SEV: 180600
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Driveway: Paved
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0

Property

Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 85 x 130
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3424.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 2418.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 0.25
  • Lot Square Footage: 11050.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.25
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Legal: Lot 79 * Bluegrass Meadows No. 4
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Mineral Rights: No
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: No
Utilities
  • Utilities: Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities Attached: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected
  • Water: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Stories: 2
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • Street Type: Paved
  • Exterior Material: Aluminum Siding
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Substructure: Walk-Out Access
  • Windows: Insulated Windows
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Deck
  • Landscape: Shrubs/Hedges, Terraced Yard, Underground Sprinkler
  • Landscape : Shrubs/Hedges: Yes
  • Landscape : Terraced Yard: Yes
  • Landscape : Underground Sprinkler: Yes
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Recreation Room
  • Room Total: 8
  • Main Bedrooms: 0
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Cooling: Central
  • Total Baths: 4.0
  • Full Baths: 3
  • Room Types: Kitchen, Dining Area, Living Room, Family Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 5, Bathroom 2, Recreation, Laundry
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 4
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 3.5
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 3.1
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Kitchen Features: Eating Area, Mud Room Access, Snack Bar
  • Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Window Treatments
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Half Baths: 1.0
  • Main Full Baths: 0
  • Main Half Baths: 1
  • Main Level SQFT: 2418
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 4
  • Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Basement Finished SQFT: 0.0
  • Basement Full Baths: 0.0
  • Basement Half Baths: 0.0
  • Total Basement SQFT: 0.0
  • Main Level Primary: No
  • # of Outbuildings: 1.0

Room Information

Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Area
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 7
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 12
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Room Level: Lower

Rental

Rental Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional

Property History for 1728 Riva Ridge Drive Southeast

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 19, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #684868163

$438,000—
Oct 19, 2020

Sold

MiRealSource #70158536

$438,000—
Oct 19, 2020

Sold

Realcomp #65020035828

$438,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/19/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #684868163

$438,000
10/19/2020

Sold

MiRealSource #70158536

$438,000
10/19/2020

Sold

Realcomp #65020035828

$438,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public records

1728 Riva Ridge Drive Southeast

Beds

4

Baths

3.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,418 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,418 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

11,064 SqFt

Schools near 1728 Riva Ridge Drive Southeast

This home is within Forest Hills Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Meadow Brook Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Northern Trails 5/6 School
Public5 to 6

Northern Hills Middle School
Public7 to 8

Northern High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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