$675,000
East Grand Rapids, MI 49506
MLS# 13025942
Status: Sold
4 beds | 4 baths | 3363 sqft
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Property Description
Classic Federal style brick home with character, charm, and curb appeal. Designed by Mathias Alten's son-in-law, Ralph Demmon, and built by Jordan Sheperd in 1939. Situated on 1.86 lush acres and formerly part of a large estate on the fringes of the settled city, it maintains its stature to this day with its deep front lawn ringed by trees. Professionally tended landscaping; perennial gardens by Gardening Angels include old fashioned fragrant roses and lilacs, lilies and daffodils, hydrangeas, butterfly bushes, peonies, and autumn clematis. 2 car attached and 3 car detached garages. 3363 sq ft. Large main rooms, hardwood floors, traditional moldings and appointments. FDR with corner cabinets, each carved from one tree, identical to those in the White House oval office. Kitchen wing with a
Details
Location Property Info
County: Kent
Street #: 2740
Street Name: Lake Drive
Post Direction: SE
State: MI
Zip Code: 49506
Area: Grand Rapids - G
OfficeContract Info
Status: Sold
List Price: $745,000
Current Price: $675,000
Listing Date: 2013-06-01
General Property Info
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 1.86
Lot Square Footage: 81022
Lot Dimensions: 270 x 300
Year Built: 1939
Road Frontage: 270
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 4
Listing Number Display: 13025942
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 2
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 16
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3731
SqFt Above Grade: 3363
Total Beds Above Grade: 4
Total Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 4
Total Baths: 4
Stories: 2
School District: East Grand Rapids
Waterfront: No
Tax Info
Tax ID #: 41-14-34-378-034
Taxable Value: 277279
SEV: 358700
For Tax Year: 2013
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 12367
Tax Year: 2013
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: none
Zoning: Res
Remarks Misc
Directions: Lake Drive east of Bonnell at Woodcliff Circle
Status Change Info
Under Contract Date: 2013-07-10
Sold Date: 2013-08-12
Sold Price: $675,000
Sold Price/SqFt: 200.71
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 3
Upper Full Baths: 2
Upper Level Square Feet: 881
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 1
Main Full Baths: 2
Main Level SQFT: 2482
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 368
Total Basement SQFT: 2199
Manufactured
Manufactured Y/N: No
Property Features
Exterior Material: Brick
Roofing: Composition
Windows: Bay/Bow; Replacement; Screens
Substructure: Partial
Lot Description: Level; Sidewalk; Wooded
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Phone Connected
Kitchen Features: Desk Built-In; Pantry
Fireplace: Den; Living Room; Wood Burning
Additional Items: Garage Door Opener
Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Range; Refrigerator
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Exterior Features: 3 Season Room; Play Equipment
Flooring: Wood
Security Features: Security System
Landscape: Flower Garden; Garden Area; Shrubs/Hedges; Underground Sprinkler
Parking Features: Attached; Detached
Architectural Style: Traditional
Driveway: Paved
Street Type: Paved
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
sunny yellow kitchen, breakfast room, laundry, and office. Newer glass/screened porch off the LR. Main floor FR. Large MBR with dressing room and bath w/jacuzzi. Newer windows, 2 furnaces, 2 AC, roof
Listing Office: Keller Williams GR East
Listing Agent: Daniel DeVol
Last Updated: January - 21 - 2026
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