Beautifully updated and centrally located in Cascade, this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home is within walking distance of Thornapple Elementary and includes shared Thornapple River access with boat launch and dock. The open floor plan features a spacious kitchen with a large island, built-in bench and table seating just behind the kitchen, and a generous mudroom with built-in lockers. Upstairs offers a well-designed four-bedroom layout, including the primary suite, a second en-suite bedroom, two additional bedrooms, and a full bath. The finished basement provides even more living and entertaining space with a spacious rec room, kitchenette, and two separate staircases for convenient access. Outside, enjoy a private, fully fenced backyard with a deck and patio, providing plenty of space to relax, play, or entertain. Thoughtful updates, generous living spaces, Thornapple River access and a prime Cascade location make this home one you won't want to miss. Seller is a licensed Real Estate Agent in the state of Michigan
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$874,900
1538 Hillsboro Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
4beds
3,852sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$5,856/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
0.45 Acres Lot
$838,000 Zestimate®
$227/sqft
$8/mo HOA
What's special
Second en-suite bedroomPrivate fully fenced backyardWell-designed four-bedroom layoutBeautifully updatedOpen floor planThoughtful updatesPrimary suite
- 2 days |
- 524 |
- 21 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Paul S Koprowski 616-204-2552,
Five Star Real Estate (Ada) 616-425-7600
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26042389
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiant
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Iron Water FIlter, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Lower Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Center Island, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Engineered Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,002
- Total interior livable area: 3,852 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 850
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 3
- Fencing: Privacy
- Waterfront features: River
- Body of water: Thornapple River
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 194
- Features: Shrubs/Hedges
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 411904270012
- Zoning description: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Boat Launch
- Services included: Water
- HOA fee: $90 annually
Location
- Region: Grand Rapids
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $227/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $178,120
- Annual tax amount: $5,453
- Date on market: 8/13/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$838,000
$796,000 - $880,000
$4,146/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $874,900+310.8%$227/sqft |
Source:  MichRIC #26042389 Report a problem | ||
| 2/11/2014 | Sold | $213,000-3.1%$55/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #13068706 Report a problem | ||
| 12/14/2013 | Listed for sale | $219,900+32.7%$57/sqft |
Source: Five Star Real Estate #13068706 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2013 | Sold | $165,750-35.9%$43/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2005 | Sold | $258,500$67/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,316 | $288,400 +3% |
| 2024 | -- | $280,000 +48.5% |
| 2021 | $4,672 | $188,500 +1.7% |
| 2020 | $4,672 +1.3% | $185,300 +1% |
| 2019 | $4,611 | $183,400 +10.7% |
| 2018 | -- | $165,600 +11.8% |
| 2017 | $4,434 | $148,100 +8.4% |
| 2016 | $4,434 | $136,600 |
| 2015 | $4,434 | $136,600 +17.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $116,400 +3.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $112,900 -2.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $115,900 -3.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $120,500 -5.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $127,800 -5.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $135,300 -6% |
| 2005 | -- | $144,000 +0.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $143,900 +14.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $125,800 +3.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $122,048 |
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Neighborhood: 49546
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Thornapple Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.2 mi
- 10/10Central Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 9/10Central High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Thornapple Elementary School
- High: Forest Hills Central High School
Source: MichRIC. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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