NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1042 Kensington Ave SW Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Black Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $207,000 - $240,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,485 Sq Ft
$152/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 03, 2023

Last sale price $215,000 $145 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,393/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of November 2023

Welcome to this beautifully renovated gem that combines the timeless appeal of a classic home with all the modern amenities you desire. Nestled in a charming neighborhood, this residence has undergone a recent makeover, making it the epitome of comfortable and stylish living. Some of the recent updates include replacement windows, vinyl siding, a newer roof, newer plumbing, upgraded electrical service, newer furnace, newer water heater, new kitchen cabinets, counters, flooring, appliances and more! The spacious and clean basement offers endless possibilities for storage and outside you'll discover a sizable backyard, perfect for outdoor gatherings or family playtime. Off-street parking ensures your vehicle is accessible.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joshua Williams

Bellabay Realty LLC License #6501417137 Listed on: 09/15/2023

Bellabay Realty LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Daniela Acosta

Keller Williams GR East License #6501451092

Keller Williams GR East

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,755

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • 4,835 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 42 x 115
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • Additional Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,485 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Michigan Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,755

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1923
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 42 x 115
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1485.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1755.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Substructure:Michigan Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1485.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full, Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 1485.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 885.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 214900.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking
  • Parking Features:Additional Parking: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Area: 0.11
  • Lot Dimensions: 42 x 115
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4835.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1755.0
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 15, 2023
Closed on
Nov 3, 2023
Sold by
Jw Remodeling Llc
Bought by
Worsley Diana and Gomez Maria Elena
Seller's Agent
Joshua Williams
Bellabay Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Daniela Acosta
Keller Williams GR East
List Price
$214,900
Sold Price
$215,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.05%
Views
21
Current Estimated Value
$225,952

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$10,952
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.74%
Original Mortgage
$211,105
Outstanding Balance
$207,772
Interest Rate
7.49%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$18,180

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2023
Sold by
Merger To Fifth Third Mortgage Company
Bought by
Jw Remodeling Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$126,100
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 21, 2022
Sold by
Kent County
Bought by
Fifth Third Bank

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 23, 2018
Closed on
Oct 15, 2018
Sold by
Bullen Randy
Bought by
Hamilton Michael
Seller's Agent
Tim VandenToorn
United Realty Services LLC
Buyer's Agent
Edgar Vazquez
Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)
List Price
$129,900
Sold Price
$110,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-15.32%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.00%
Original Mortgage
$108,007
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2017
Sold by
Lopez Jose S and Lopez Florencia D
Bought by
Bullen Randy

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 20, 2011
Sold by
First National Bank Of America
Bought by
Lopez Jose S and Lopez Florencia D

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 1999
Sold by
Fir Ntl Bk and Fir Lopez J
Bought by
Lopez Lopez J and Lopez F

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 1999
Sold by
Fir Miller J and Fir Ntnl Bk
Bought by
Lopez Jose S Florencia D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 1991
Sold by
Fir Nat and Fir Miller J
Bought by
Lopez Jose S Florencia D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 1981
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
Worsley Diana $215,000 Lighthouse Title
Jw Remodeling Llc $142,099 None Listed On Document
Fifth Third Bank $109,808 --
Hamilton Michael $110,000 Devon Title Co
Bullen Randy $20,000 Essential Title Agency Llc
Lopez Jose S $8,189 None Available
Lopez Lopez J $23,900 --
Lopez Jose S Florencia D -- --
Lopez Jose S Florencia D -- --
-- $23,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Worsley Diana $211,105
Previous Owner Jw Remodeling Llc $126,100
Previous Owner Hamilton Michael $108,007
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/03/2023 11/03/23 Sold $215,000 0.0% $145 / Sq Ft
09/17/2023 09/17/23 Pending -- -- --
09/15/2023 09/15/23 For Sale $214,900 +95.4% $145 / Sq Ft
10/15/2018 10/15/18 Sold $110,000 -15.3% $74 / Sq Ft
09/12/2018 09/12/18 Pending -- -- --
08/23/2018 08/23/18 For Sale $129,900 -- $87 / 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 $2,048 $77,700 $0 $0
2024 $2,048 $64,600 $0 $0
2023 $929 $52,200 $0 $0
2022 $1,755 $47,200 $0 $0
2021 $914 $38,600 $0 $0
2020 $873 $30,100 $0 $0
2019 $915 $26,000 $0 $0
2018 $1,091 $20,600 $0 $0
2017 $849 $16,900 $0 $0
2016 $866 $15,900 $0 $0
2015 $813 $15,900 $0 $0
2013 -- $16,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Joshua Williams

    Bellabay Realty LLC

    (616) 871-9200

    2 in this area

    136 Total Sales

    Joshua Williams
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Daniela Acosta

    Keller Williams GR East

    (616) 575-1800

    1 in this area

    3 Total Sales

    Daniela Acosta
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  • Tim VandenToorn

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Tim VandenToorn

    United Realty Services LLC

    (616) 965-2300

    1 in this area

    97 Total Sales

    Tim VandenToorn
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  • E

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Edgar Vazquez

    Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 23134291

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-13-35-477-011

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49503 Black Hills

1042 Kensington Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1042 Kensington Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 since 15 September 2023 and is currently estimated at $225,952, approximately $152 per square foot. This property was built in 1923. 1042 Kensington Ave SW is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Southwest Community Campus School, Burton Middle School, and Union High School.

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