For Sale11d on marketHistoric · 120 yrs

1053 Watkins St SE

Grand Rapids, MI, 49507 • 49507 • Kent County

$224,900

$195/sqft

Down payment assistance available

4Beds

1Baths

1,154Sqft

0.13 acLot

1906Built

Property DNA

1 highlights

Traditional Style

Built 1906 · 120 years of history

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About this home

Single Family · Built 1906 · Historic

Welcome to this beautifully updated home located at 1053 Watkins in Grand Rapids! This home features 4 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, and has had many recent updates including a freshly updated kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, new furnace, new roof, new carpet, fresh paint throughout, and vinyl siding! Don't miss your opportunity to own this move-in ready home! Schedule your tour today!

Standout features identified

Our analysis highlights fresh paint throughout, vinyl siding, and new roof as key attractions of this home.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$1,482/month

Principal & Interest$1,182

Property Tax$225

Insurance$75

Down payment20% ($44,980)

3%50%

Est. 6.88% rate · 30yr fixed · $179,920 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingle Family Residence

Year Built1906

HeatingForced Air

ParkingNo Data

Lot5,662 sqft

Days on Zillow11 Days

Price/sqft$195

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Sub-typeSingle Family Residence

StyleTraditional

Year built1906

Stories2

Systems

HeatingForced Air

RoofAsphalt,Composition,Shingle

ConstructionVinyl Siding

Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer, Storm Sewer

Parking & Outdoor

BasementFull

Lot5,662 sqft

Location & Tax

Neighborhood49507

Annual tax$2,283

Parcel411432333013

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths1

Features & details

9 categories of property features

Interior Features

Interior

Eat-in Kitchen

Appliances

Dryer

Microwave

Range

Refrigerator

Washer

Flooring

Carpet

Vinyl

Heating

Forced Air

Laundry

Laundry Room

Main Level

Windows

Screens

Replacement

Insulated Windows

Window Treatments

Exterior Features

Construction

Vinyl Siding

Lot Features

Sidewalk

Ground Cover

Shrubs/Hedges

Utilities

Phone Available

Natural Gas Available

Electricity Available

Cable Available

Natural Gas Connected

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusFor Sale

Days on market11

Est. value$222,400

Est. rent$1,530/mo

Tax rate1.09%

Price/sqft$195

On marketMar 28, 2026

PostedMar 28, 2026

Last sold$49,500

MLS statusActive

MLS updatedMar 29, 2026

Tour days9

Favorites53

How are the schools in Grand Rapids?

3 schools rated nearby

Campus Elementary School

Primary • Public • PK-5

0.4 mi

Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy

Middle • Public • 6-12

1.4 mi

Ottawa Hills High School

High • Public • 9-12

1.6 mi

Location

Grand Rapids, MI, 49507

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Price history

9 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Mar 28, 2026Listed For Sale$224,900$195MichRIC

Dec 12, 2025Listing Removed$209,900$182MichRIC

Nov 8, 2025Price Change$209,900$182MichRIC

Oct 13, 2025Listed For Sale$214,900$186MichRIC

Oct 11, 2025Pending Sale$214,900$186MichRIC

Sep 28, 2025Price Change$214,900$186MichRIC

Sep 15, 2025Price Change$219,900$191MichRIC

Aug 14, 2025Listed For Sale$223,900$194MichRIC

Dec 16, 2016Sold$49,500$43MichRIC

Listed For Sale$224,900

Mar 28, 2026•$195/sqft•MichRIC

Listing Removed$209,900

Dec 12, 2025•$182/sqft•MichRIC

Price Change$209,900

Nov 8, 2025•$182/sqft•MichRIC

Listed For Sale$214,900

Oct 13, 2025•$186/sqft•MichRIC

Pending Sale$214,900

Oct 11, 2025•$186/sqft•MichRIC

Price Change$214,900

Sep 28, 2025•$186/sqft•MichRIC

Price Change$219,900

Sep 15, 2025•$191/sqft•MichRIC

Listed For Sale$223,900

Aug 14, 2025•$194/sqft•MichRIC

Sold$49,500

Dec 16, 2016•$43/sqft•MichRIC

Tax history

19 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 8, 2025$2,163$101,100

Apr 8, 2024—$83,900

Apr 8, 2021$2,081$55,400

Apr 8, 2020$2,081$49,700

Apr 8, 2019$1,888$42,300

Apr 8, 2018—$36,700

Apr 8, 2017$1,416$29,400

Apr 8, 2016$1,416$26,400

Apr 8, 2015$1,416$26,400

Apr 8, 2013$1,350$26,900

Apr 8, 2011—$31,100

Apr 8, 2010—$36,900

Apr 8, 2009—$39,000

Apr 8, 2007—$45,200

Apr 8, 2006—$27,979

Apr 8, 2005—$26,981

Apr 8, 2004—$26,120

Apr 8, 2002—$24,591

Apr 8, 2001—$23,829

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Grand Rapids, MI • Kent County

Nearby neighborhoods

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Nearby cities

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Nearby zip codes

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Est. value$222,400

Est. rent$1,530/mo

30yr rate est.6.88%

Affordability$1,387/mo

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