$254,900

242 John Ball Park Dr SW Grand Rapids, MI 49504

$3,027
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
880 sqft
0.1 acres
$290 / sqft
House

Property details

About 242 John Ball Park Dr SW

This charming 2-bedroom bungalow is a gardener's paradise, boasting an array of native plants and flowers, as well as a lush apple tree, peach tree, and grape vines. The property's picturesque 3-season porch provides the perfect setting for sipping morning coffee while taking in the stunning views of the John Ball Zoo. Additional amenities include a convenient 2-stall garage, spacious full basement, and included appliances. The nearby playground and tennis courts offer endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, making this delightful bungalow an ideal choice for nature lovers! Schedule your showing today!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCeiling Fan(s), Central Air
Size880 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.15 Acres
Year built1930
ParkingConcrete, Detached, Garage Door Opener
MLS #65025006175
Garage2 spaces

Summary

  • MLS Number: 65025006175
  • MLS Name: Greater Regional Alliance of REALTORS
  • Office Name: Keller Williams GR East
  • Office Phone: (616) 575-1800
  • Listing Agent: Cassandra J Clark

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Aug 30, 2022
Home Sold
$166,000
Apr 22, 2005
Home Sold
$97,900
Jun 19, 2000
Home Sold
$78,500
Aug 17, 1998
Home Sold
$70,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$86,400$1,681
2023$74,900$1,681
2022$69,500$1,681
2021$61,400$1,310
2020$59,600$1,310
2019$56,000$1,231
2018$51,600$1,597
2017$47,700$1,416

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

4

Sibley School

Public District PK-5

0.8 mi

943 Sibley St NW

4

Southwest Community Campus School

Public District PK-6

1.3 mi

801 Oakland Ave SW

4

Stocking Elementary School

Public District PK-5

1.5 mi

863 7th St NW

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $35,987. Typical income of Grand Rapids, MI residents is less than $<35k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

49%
<35k
44%
35k-100k
7%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

51%
Single, No Kids
14%
Single, with Kids
16%
Married, No Kids
19%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

17%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
35%
18-34 yrs old
32%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • College BasketballCollege Basketball
  • SoccerSoccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Books-a-MillionBooks-a-Million
  • DillardsDillards
  • Forever 21Forever 21

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken
  • Logan's RoadhouseLogan's Roadhouse
  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ToyotaToyota
  • HyundaiHyundai
  • MazdaMazda

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • RockRock
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 242 John Ball Park Dr SW

This home is located at 242 John Ball Park Dr SW in Grand Rapids, MI and zip code 49504 in the John Ball Park neighborhood. This 880 square foot home, which was built in 1930, sits on a 0.15 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 20, 2025 and is currently priced at $254,900.

Grand Rapids, MI housing market in January 2025 saw over 49 listings sold above listed price, more than 32 sold at listed price and over 96 sold below. Between December and January 2025, Grand Rapids, MI real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 10.4%. In January 2025, listings were on the market for 39 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $312,868.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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