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$399,900

6501 Thornapple River Dr SE Alto, MI 49302

4 beds
3 full
2,032 sqft
0.5 acres
$197 / sqft
House

Property details

About 6501 Thornapple River Dr SE

Relax and enjoy the beautiful view of the Thornapple River from your newly rebuilt front porch or from in front of the fireplace in you open floorplan living room. This 4-bedroom, 3 bath ranch has many updates including a new roof in 2019, new well in 2022, and new windows in 2024. The home has a finished basement with a 4 bedroom and 3rd bathroom along with a large family room/rec room with built in cabinets. Sliders off the dining room lead to a private deck and back yard that backs up against undeveloped wooded area. There is an extra-large attached 28 x 26 garage w/ new garage doors. This is a perfect home for fishing, swimming or tubing in the river.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCeiling Fan(s), Central Air
Size2,032 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.46 Acres
Year built1979
ParkingAttached, Garage Door Opener, Paved
MLS #65025038045
Attached garage2 spaces
WaterfrontPublic Lake, River Front, Water Access
FireplaceLiving Room, Wood Burning

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Range, Washer, Water Softener
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
  • Interior: Pantry
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved
  • Waterfront: Public Lake, River Front, Water Access
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • List Price: $399,900
  • Price/SqFt: $196
  • Annual Tax Amount: $2,982
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Directions: 68th St E to Thornapple River Dr. N. to home
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 2,032 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.46 Acres
  • MLS Number: 65025038045
  • MLS Name: Greater Regional Alliance of REALTORS
  • Office Name: Homestead Realty of W Michigan
  • Office Phone: (616) 608-4208
  • Listing Agent: Shawn E Boomstra, Kenneth E Smith

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Dec 22, 2015
Home Sold
$163,500
Jan 28, 2000
Home Sold
$149,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$144,200$2,982
2023$126,900$2,779
2022$117,000$2,779
2021$109,800$2,709
2020$104,600$2,709
2019$98,200$2,544
2018$96,300$2,448
2017$91,800$2,189

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

9

Kettle Lake Elementary School

Public District KG-4

1.7 mi

8451 Garbow Dr SE

7

Emmons Lake Elementary School

Public District KG-4

3.5 mi

8950 Kraft Ave SE

7

Kraft Meadows Intermediate School

Public District 5-6

3.9 mi

9230 Kraft Ave SE

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 $81,702. Residents of Alto, MI typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Typical family type is married, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

16%
<35k
48%
35k-100k
34%
100k-200k
2%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

23%
Single, No Kids
8%
Single, with Kids
42%
Married, No Kids
27%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

16%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
16%
18-34 yrs old
48%
35-64 yrs old
10%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • HuntingHunting
  • NASCARNASCAR
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Dick's Sporting GoodsDick's Sporting Goods
  • DillardsDillards
  • Wal-MartWal-Mart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Texas RoadhouseTexas Roadhouse
  • Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel
  • Hardee'sHardee's

What do the neighbors drive?

  • SubaruSubaru
  • CadillacCadillac
  • RamRam

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • New CountryNew Country
  • News/Talk/InformationNews/Talk/Information
  • Classic CountryClassic Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 6501 Thornapple River Dr SE

The listing price of 6501 Thornapple River Dr SE property is $399,900.

The property 6501 Thornapple River Dr SE is a house located in Alto, Michigan, 49302.

Active Listing: 6501 Thornapple River Dr SE is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 6501 Thornapple River Dr SE are: Kettle Lake Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Emmons Lake Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Kraft Meadows Intermediate School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Duncan Lake Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Crestwood Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Pinewood Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), West Michigan Aviation Academy (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Caledonia High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Michigan Preparatory Virtual School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $2,982 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on December 22, 2015 for $163,500 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 6501 Thornapple River Dr SE has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

The property 6501 Thornapple River Dr SE is 2,032 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 6501 Thornapple River Dr SE is 1979.

This home is located at 6501 Thornapple River Dr SE in Alto, MI and zip code 49302. This 2,032 square foot home, which was built in 1979, sits on a 0.46 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 30, 2025 and is currently priced at $399,900.

In June 2025, from all listings sold in Alto, MI there were more than 4 sold above asking price, over 6 sold below and more than 1 were sold right at the asked price. The inventory of homes for sale in Alto, MI between May and June 2025 increased by 13.8%. In June 2025 median list price was $532,450 and the average listing age was 27 days.

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

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