Last Sold Price
3 beds1,648 sqft$90/sqft
870 Riverside Drive, Portland, MI 48875

Description

Riverfront property, brick ranch. Gorgeous setting, move-in condition! 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Almost 1 acre on the Grand River. Brand new full bathroom. Totally repainted throughout. New light fixtures. Brand new stainless steel appliances. Full partially finished Basemen. Covered front porch,black top drive,patio out the back slider,over looking the river. Furnace,roof,2008. New sewer linefrom the house to the street in 2010.Riverfront property, brick ranch. Gorgeous setting, move-in condition! 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Almost 1 acre on the Grand River. Brand new full bathroom. Totally repainted throughout. New light fixtures. Brand new stainless steel appliances. Full partially finished Basemen. Covered front porch,black top drive,patio out the back slider,over looking the river. Furnace,roof,2008. New sewer linefrom the house to the street in 2010.
LISTING CLOSED: 05/25/2011 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Terence M Frewen • COLDWELL BANKER FREWEN
    P: (517) 647-7511 C: (517) 256-4321 tfrewen@coldwellbanker.com

Property Details for 870 Riverside Drive

Status
MLS #
11010116
Days on Market
66
Taxes
$3,520 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1963
Lot Size
0.88 AC / 38,333 SF
Zoning
RES
ZoningDescription
RES
Waterfront Features
River
Architectural Style
Ranch

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$230,000

Avg days on market

57

Sale-to-list ratio

92.9%

Portland, MI

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Location

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Building Information for 870 Riverside Drive

Stories1Year Built1963Building Size-Lot Size0.88 AC / 38,333 SF

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$1,046 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$752

Property Taxes

$293

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 870 Riverside Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: NA
  • Municipality: Portland
  • Body of Water: Grand River
  • Directions: I 96 To Kent St. N To Cresent W To Riverside N To Home
  • Area - Major: Grand Rapids - G
  • Street #: 870
  • Street Name: Riverside
  • Suffix: Drive
  • City: Portland
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 48875
  • County: Ionia
  • Latitude: 42.863192
  • Longitude: -84.911701
  • Area - Minor: Grand Rapids - G
  • Water Type: River
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 88767.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 341485
  • Homestead: 100
  • SEV: 89600
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Driveway: Paved
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Dimensions: 60X388X120X365X60
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1648.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 1648.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 0.88
  • Lot Square Footage: 38333.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.88
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Legal: LOTS 11 & 12EXC. SELY 110'LOT11.RIVERSIDE SUB.76N R5W FOR 2004 SPLIT FROM 220/030 SPLIT 30' TO 220/0
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Income Property: No
  • Waterfront Options WaterFrontage: 120
Utilities
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Storm Sewer
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Util Avail at Street: Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Storm Sewer
  • Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected
  • Water: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Stories: 1
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Water Fea Amenities: Private Frontage
  • Street Type: Paved
  • Exterior Material: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Substructure: Full
  • Windows: Insulated Windows, Replacement, Screens
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio
  • Landscape: Flower Garden, Shrubs/Hedges
  • Landscape : Flower Garden: Yes
  • Landscape : Shrubs/Hedges: Yes
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Window Features: Screens, Replacement, Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
  • Interior Features: Broadband, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Room Total: 8
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Levels: One
  • Cooling: Central
  • Total Baths: 2.0
  • Full Baths: 1
  • Room Types: Dining Area, Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 2
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.5
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.1
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Kitchen Features: Eating Area, Pantry
  • Additional Items: Window Treatments
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Half Baths: 1.0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Half Baths: 1
  • Main Level SQFT: 1648
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 3
  • # of Outbuildings: 1.0
  • Outbuilding 1 Description: Storage Shed
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Dining Area
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 2
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional, FHA, MSHDA, Rural Development, VA Loan

Property History for 870 Riverside Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 25, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1113603560

$148,000
May 25, 2011

Sold

Realcomp #630000022979

$148,000
May 25, 2011

Sold

Realcomp #65011010116

$148,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/25/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1113603560

$148,000
05/25/2011

Sold

Realcomp #630000022979

$148,000
05/25/2011

Sold

Realcomp #65011010116

$148,000

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

Public Records for 870 Riverside Drive

Taxable ValueLand$23,600Additions$125,700Total$149,300
Tax Record2025$5,589 ($466 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,848 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,848 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,648 SqFtStories1Lot Size55,016 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1963Year Renovated1963ZoningR2CountyIONIAAPN34-300-220-000-030-10

Schools near 870 Riverside Drive

This home is within Portland Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 2
Public - 3 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Oakwood Elementary School
PublicPK to 2

Westwood Elementary School
Public3 to 5

Portland Middle School
Public6 to 8

Portland 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 870 Riverside Drive, Portland, MI 48875
$148,000
3
1,648
38,333
1
1,153
6,621
$110,000
3
1,406
31,363
$119,900
4
2
1,612
12,153
34,902
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2.5
2,839
49,658

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