1039 Merrifield St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Alger Heights Neighborhood
3
Beds
1
Bath
1,040
Sq Ft
5,279
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Fruit Trees
- Recreation Room
- Wood Flooring
- Deck
- Traditional Architecture
- 4-minute walk to Seymour Park
About This Home
As of July 2020Super-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
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
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
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$86,608
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.16%
Original Mortgage
$140,650
Outstanding Balance
$125,826
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$100,696
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
$100,696
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
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $145,000 | Ata National Title Group | |
| Warranty Deed | $145,000 | Ata National Title Group Llc | |
| Warranty Deed | $112,000 | Attorney | |
| Warranty Deed | $109,900 | Chicago Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $106,900 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $49,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $43,400 | -- | |
| Deed | $100 | -- | |
| Deed | $35,900 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $140,650 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $140,650 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $109,971 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $109,900 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $26,200 | Stand Alone Second | |
| Previous Owner | $108,750 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $106,900 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
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
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
19 Total Sales
-
A
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Andrea Swiger
-
Vince Villegas
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2020
Vince Villegas
Villegas Group
(616) 920-0291
3 in this area
143 Total Sales
-
T
Seller's Agent in 2016
Tiffany Ireland
Grand Rapids Realty
-
M
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Mark Douglas
Greenridge Realty (Kentwood)
Map
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 20018156
APN: 41-18-08-130-022
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