NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1039 Merrifield St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Alger Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $227,000 - $235,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,040 Sq Ft
$223/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 31, 2020

Last sale price $145,000 $139 Per Sq Ft

Est. 56% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,413/month

44 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fruit Trees
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 4-minute walk to Seymour Park

About This Home

As of July 2020

Super-efficient home in Alger Heights! Arched doorways and hardwood flooring throughout. This 3 bedroom home also has a deck overlooking the fenced in back yard, perfect for entertaining during the summer. Two stall garage with alley access and a storage shed. Home is close to downtown, local parks, bus stops, shopping, brewery, library and schools. Masks and gloves (or hand sanitizer) are required. Remove shoes before entering home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lauri Douglas

Coopersville Area Real Estate License #6502412310 Listed on: 05/23/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Andrea Swiger

License #6501427011

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,512

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 5,279 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40 x 132
  • Fruit Trees
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • 1 Bedroom in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,512

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1948
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 40 x 132
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1040.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1512.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RES
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Wall Unit(s): Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Landscape:Fruit Trees: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 740.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1040.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Bedrooms: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 300.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 740.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 300.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 145000.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size Area: 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: 40 x 132
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5279.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1512.0
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 23, 2020
Closed on
Aug 7, 2020
Sold by
Mosher Justin K
Bought by
Trentham Leslie
Seller's Agent
Lauri Douglas
Coopersville Area Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Andrea Swiger
List Price
$160,000
Sold Price
$145,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-9.38%
Current Estimated Value
$226,522

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$81,522
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.78%
Original Mortgage
$140,650
Outstanding Balance
$125,826
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$105,782

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 23, 2020
Closed on
Jul 31, 2020
Sold by
Mosher Justin K
Bought by
Trentham Leslie
Seller's Agent
Lauri Douglas
Coopersville Area Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Andrea Swiger
List Price
$160,000
Sold Price
$145,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-9.38%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$140,650
Outstanding Balance
$125,826
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$105,782

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 6, 2016
Closed on
Jul 29, 2016
Sold by
Furman Lynda and Buhay Lynda N
Bought by
Mosher Justin K
Seller's Agent
Tiffany Ireland
Grand Rapids Realty
Buyer's Agent
Mark Douglas
Greenridge Realty (Kentwood)
List Price
$114,900
Sold Price
$112,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,900
-2.52%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.65%
Original Mortgage
$109,971
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 2005
Sold by
Shanahan Timothy and Shanahan Allyssa
Bought by
Buhay Lynda N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$109,900
Interest Rate
5.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2003
Sold by
Cobb Terry E and Cobb Saundra
Bought by
Shanahan Timothy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$106,900
Interest Rate
7.98%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 1993
Sold by
Schollaart Schollaart D D and Schollaart Cobb T
Bought by
Buhay Lynda N

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 1990
Sold by
Cobb Cobb T T and Cobb Schollaart D
Bought by
Buhay Lynda N

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 1988

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 1986
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
Trentham Leslie $145,000 Ata National Title Group
Trentham Leslie $145,000 Ata National Title Group Llc
Mosher Justin K $112,000 Attorney
Buhay Lynda N $109,900 Chicago Title
Shanahan Timothy $106,900 --
Buhay Lynda N $49,000 --
Buhay Lynda N $43,400 --
-- $100 --
-- $35,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Trentham Leslie $140,650
Closed Trentham Leslie $140,650
Previous Owner Mosher Justin K $109,971
Previous Owner Buhay Lynda N $109,900
Previous Owner Shanahan Timothy $26,200
Previous Owner Shanahan Timothy $108,750
Previous Owner Shanahan Timothy $106,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/31/2020 07/31/20 Sold $145,000 -9.4% $139 / Sq Ft
07/06/2020 07/06/20 Pending -- -- --
05/23/2020 05/23/20 For Sale $160,000 +42.9% $154 / Sq Ft
07/29/2016 07/29/16 Sold $112,000 -2.5% $108 / Sq Ft
06/15/2016 06/15/16 Pending -- -- --
06/06/2016 06/06/16 For Sale $114,900 -- $110 / 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 $2,073 $90,700 $0 $0
2024 $2,073 $85,000 $0 $0
2023 $2,103 $72,600 $0 $0
2022 $1,997 $63,400 $0 $0
2021 $1,952 $57,400 $0 $0
2020 $1,445 $50,800 $0 $0
2019 $1,513 $46,400 $0 $0
2018 $1,461 $42,000 $0 $0
2017 $1,556 $41,100 $0 $0
2016 $1,141 $38,400 $0 $0
2015 $1,061 $38,400 $0 $0
2013 -- $31,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lauri Douglas

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Lauri Douglas

    Coopersville Area Real Estate

    (616) 510-9109

    20 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Andrea Swiger

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  • Vince Villegas

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Vince Villegas

    Villegas Group

    (616) 920-0291

    3 in this area

    145 Total Sales

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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Tiffany Ireland

    Grand Rapids Realty

  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Mark Douglas

    Greenridge Realty (Kentwood)

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20018156

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-08-130-022

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49507 Alger Heights

1039 Merrifield St SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1039 Merrifield St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 since 23 May 2020 and is currently estimated at $231,608, approximately $222 per square foot. This property was built in 1948. 1039 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.

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