NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1038 Dorchester Ave SW Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Black Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $188,837 - $211,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,162 Sq Ft
$171/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 20, 2016

Last sale price $46,000 $40 Per Sq Ft

Est. 333% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,142/month

213 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Porch
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Living Room
  • 3-minute walk to Kensington Park

About This Home

As of January 2016

Sharp two story 3 bedroom home near Coit Park! This is a great investment property or starter home with the current Tenant Month to Month with flexible options for new Buyer. Two brand new Habitat for Humanity homes right across the street! Property features newer wooden ramp and porch, vinyl siding, and roof! Within walking range to multiple parks and right off of 131, for your convenience! Contact listing agent for more information.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joe Long

Richter Company License #6506048379 Listed on: 06/16/2015

Co-Listed By

Andy Richter

Richter Company License #6502433113

Last Buyer's Agent

Andrew Richter

FS Realty LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $894

Year Built

  • Built in 1907

Lot Details

  • 4,835 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 42'x115'

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,162 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Basement
  • Michigan Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$894

Year Built

Built in 1907

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1907
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 42'x115'
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1162.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • General Property Info:Design: Traditional
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 894.17
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Substructure:Michigan Basement: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 1162.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 720.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 49900.0
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Porch(es): Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source:Electric2: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Area: 0.11
  • Lot Dimensions: 42'x115'
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4835.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 894.17
  • Tax Year: 2014

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 16, 2015
Closed on
Jan 20, 2016
Sold by
1038 Dorchester Llc
Bought by
Rdg Fund-5 Lth Llc
Seller's Agent
Joe Long
Richter Company
Buyer's Agent
Andy Richter
Richter Company
List Price
$65,000
Sold Price
$46,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-29.23%
Current Estimated Value
$198,959

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$152,959
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.22%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2009
Sold by
Beckett Investments Llc
Bought by
1038 Dorchester Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 7, 2009
Sold by
Willems Gustaaf and Willems Hetty
Bought by
Beckett Investments Llc
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Rdg Fund-5 Lth Llc -- Sun Title Agency Of Mi Llc
1038 Dorchester Llc -- None Available
Beckett Investments Llc $21,000 Grand Rapids Title
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/20/2016 01/20/16 Sold $46,000 -29.2% $40 / Sq Ft
01/15/2016 01/15/16 Pending -- -- --
06/16/2015 06/16/15 For Sale $65,000 -- $56 / 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 $1,040 $80,800 $0 $0
2024 $1,040 $67,400 $0 $0
2023 $1,031 $54,500 $0 $0
2022 $980 $49,400 $0 $0
2021 $955 $40,400 $0 $0
2020 $923 $31,400 $0 $0
2019 $945 $18,300 $0 $0
2018 $916 $17,300 $0 $0
2017 $860 $14,200 $0 $0
2016 $713 $13,300 $0 $0
2015 $680 $13,300 $0 $0
2013 -- $13,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Joe Long

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Joe Long

    Richter Company

    (616) 323-1082

    75 Total Sales

    Joe Long
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  • Andy Richter

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    Andy Richter

    Richter Company

    (616) 293-7035

    48 Total Sales

    Andy Richter
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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Andrew Richter

    FS Realty LLC

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 15031418

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-13-35-478-009

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49503 Black Hills

1038 Dorchester Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1038 Dorchester Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 since 16 June 2015 and is currently estimated at $198,959, approximately $171 per square foot. This property was built in 1907. 1038 Dorchester Ave SW is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Cesar E. Chavez Elementary, Southwest Elementary School, and Burton Middle School.

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