$40,000
SOLD MAR 10, 2016
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,208 Sq Ft
5,227 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$33 Per Sq Ft

20% Below List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Island
  • Porch
  • Bungalow
  • 3-minute walk to Seymour Park

About This Home

As of February 2020

This home is located at 1023 Merrifield St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 and is currently priced at $40,000, approximately $33 per square foot. This property was built in 1921. 1023 Merrifield St SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Brookside Elementary School, Alger Middle School, and Ottawa Hills High School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nancy Gregus

Greenridge Realty (EGR) License #6501307037 Listed on: 12/29/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Denis Taatjes

Independence Realty (Main) License #6501287885

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1921

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40 x 132

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,208 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Basement
  • Michigan Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1921

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1921
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 1208.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 49900.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Porch(es): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Garage:Garage2: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Utilities: Cable Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Info:Assoc Buy in Fee: 0

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size Area: 0.12
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5227.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1218.21
  • Tax Year: 2015

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2022
Sold by
Marshall Ruehrdanz Benjamin
Bought by
Ruehrdanz Benjamin Marshall
Current Estimated Value
$206,811

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 15, 2020
Closed on
Feb 26, 2020
Sold by
Rutkowski Justin
Bought by
Ruehrdanz Benjamin Marshall and Ruehrdanz Jennae
Seller's Agent
Nicholas Dennison
Fervor Realty
Buyer's Agent
Steven Fahlen
Five Star Real Estate (Main)
List Price
$129,900
Sold Price
$131,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,100
0.85%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.96%
Original Mortgage
$127,070
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 14, 2017
Closed on
Feb 9, 2018
Sold by
Guthrie Marianne and Guthrie Marianne
Bought by
Rutkowski Justin E
Seller's Agent
Ashley Dietch
Hello Homes GR
Buyer's Agent
Nicholas Dennison
Fervor Realty
List Price
$109,900
Sold Price
$109,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.94%
Original Mortgage
$107,908
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 11, 2016
Closed on
Aug 8, 2016
Sold by
Revivify Properties Llc
Bought by
Guthrie Marinanne
Seller's Agent
Jeffry Kermath
Kermath Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Justin Greenway
Apex Realty Group
List Price
$89,000
Sold Price
$94,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
5.62%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.83%
Original Mortgage
$92,297
Interest Rate
3.41%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 29, 2015
Closed on
Mar 15, 2016
Sold by
Taatjes Wade
Bought by
Revivify Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Nancy Gregus
Greenridge Realty (EGR)
Buyer's Agent
Denis Taatjes
Independence Realty (Main)
List Price
$49,900
Sold Price
$40,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-19.84%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
703.61%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 29, 2015
Closed on
Mar 10, 2016
Sold by
Duiker Nicklaus and Duiker Robin
Bought by
Taatjes Wade
Seller's Agent
Nancy Gregus
Greenridge Realty (EGR)
Buyer's Agent
Denis Taatjes
Independence Realty (Main)
List Price
$49,900
Sold Price
$40,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-19.84%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2003
Sold by
Minard Veronica S
Bought by
Duiker Nicklaus

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$79,319
Interest Rate
5.3%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 1999
Sold by
Un Fed Sav and Un Dhud
Bought by
Duiker Dhud and Duiker Nicklaus

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 1995
Sold by
Deleon Deleon E E and Deleon Stegehuis T
Bought by
Duiker Stegehuis T and Duiker Nicklaus

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 7, 1992
Sold by
Deleon Deleon J J and Deleon E
Bought by
Duiker Nicklaus

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 1991
Sold by
Redder Redder M M and Redder Deleon J
Bought by
Duiker Nicklaus

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 27, 1990
Sold by
Guastella Guastella A A and Guastella Redder M
Bought by
Duiker Nicklaus

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 1988

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 1985

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 1981
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $131,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $109,900 Sun Title Agency Of Michigan
Warranty Deed $94,000 Essential Title Agency Llc
Warranty Deed $48,500 Essential Title Agency Llc
Warranty Deed $40,000 Chicago Title
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $45,900 --
Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $42,800 --
Warranty Deed $37,200 --
Deed $32,900 --
Deed $27,000 --
Deed $25,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $127,070 New Conventional
Previous Owner $107,908 FHA
Previous Owner $92,297 New Conventional
Previous Owner $12,093 Unknown
Previous Owner $79,319 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/26/2020 02/26/20 Sold $131,000 +0.8% $152 / Sq Ft
01/15/2020 01/15/20 For Sale $129,900 +18.2% $150 / Sq Ft
01/14/2020 01/14/20 Pending -- -- --
02/09/2018 02/09/18 Sold $109,900 0.0% $127 / Sq Ft
12/22/2017 12/22/17 Pending -- -- --
12/14/2017 12/14/17 For Sale $109,900 +16.9% $127 / Sq Ft
08/05/2016 08/05/16 Sold $94,000 +5.6% $77 / Sq Ft
04/11/2016 04/11/16 Pending -- -- --
04/11/2016 04/11/16 For Sale $89,000 +122.5% $73 / Sq Ft
03/10/2016 03/10/16 Sold $40,000 -19.8% $33 / Sq Ft
01/04/2016 01/04/16 Pending -- -- --
12/29/2015 12/29/15 For Sale $49,900 -- $41 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,766 $79,400 $0 $0
2024 $1,766 $73,600 $0 $0
2023 $1,792 $62,200 $0 $0
2022 $1,701 $54,200 $0 $0
2021 $1,663 $48,900 $0 $0
2020 $1,350 $44,100 $0 $0
2019 $1,414 $40,200 $0 $0
2018 $1,136 $35,800 $0 $0
2017 $1,075 $28,700 $0 $0
2016 $1,246 $27,100 $0 $0
2015 $1,187 $27,100 $0 $0
2013 -- $22,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 15064170

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-08-130-018