1043 Merrifield St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Alger Heights NeighborhoodEstimated payment $1,168/month
Highlights
- Deck
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Ceramic Tile Flooring
- No HOA
- Living Room
- 4-minute walk to Seymour Park
About This Home
Seller is motivated and the price has been just reduced for this cute 2-bedroom ranch style home in the heart of Alger Heights. Set back on the lot for added privacy, this home offers a fully fenced yard, mature trees, and great outdoor entertaining space. Enjoy the convenience of the main floor laundry, central air, an oversized 1-stall garage, and ample storage throughout. Brand new roof just installed. Affordable living in a desirable location with easy access to local parks, Alger Heights and Eastown hotspots.
Listing Agent
Joe Jovanovic
Redfin Corporation License #6501298582 Listed on: 08/16/2025

Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,660
Year Built
- Built in 1919
Lot Details
- 5,271 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 40x132
- Shrub
- Back Yard Fenced
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Shingle Roof
- Composition Roof
- Rubber Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 747 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Window Treatments
- Living Room
- Dining Area
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Microwave
Flooring
- Ceramic Tile
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Main Level Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Play Equipment
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- High Speed Internet
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $1,563 | $82,300 | $0 | $0 |
2024 | $1,563 | $76,500 | $0 | $0 |
2023 | $1,497 | $64,800 | $0 | $0 |
2022 | $1,506 | $56,500 | $0 | $0 |
2021 | $1,472 | $51,100 | $0 | $0 |
2020 | $1,408 | $45,900 | $0 | $0 |
2019 | $1,474 | $41,900 | $0 | $0 |
2018 | $1,285 | $37,500 | $0 | $0 |
2017 | $1,224 | $32,500 | $0 | $0 |
2016 | $918 | $30,500 | $0 | $0 |
2015 | $853 | $30,500 | $0 | $0 |
2013 | -- | $25,100 | $0 | $0 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
08/30/2025 08/30/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
08/23/2025 08/23/25 | Price Changed | $195,000 | -2.5% | $261 / Sq Ft |
08/16/2025 08/16/25 | For Sale | $199,900 | 0.0% | $268 / Sq Ft |
08/11/2025 08/11/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
08/06/2025 08/06/25 | For Sale | $199,900 | +73.8% | $268 / Sq Ft |
07/23/2018 07/23/18 | Sold | $115,000 | -7.9% | $154 / Sq Ft |
06/11/2018 06/11/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
06/07/2018 06/07/18 | For Sale | $124,900 | +74.7% | $167 / Sq Ft |
07/18/2016 07/18/16 | Sold | $71,500 | +10.0% | $96 / Sq Ft |
06/11/2016 06/11/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
06/08/2016 06/08/16 | For Sale | $65,000 | -- | $87 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Warranty Deed | $115,000 | Star Title Agency Llc | |
Warranty Deed | $71,500 | Grand Rapids Title Co Llc | |
Deed | $15,900 | Parks Title | |
Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
Sheriffs Deed | $110,485 | None Available | |
Warranty Deed | $80,600 | -- | |
Warranty Deed | $61,600 | -- | |
Warranty Deed | $44,000 | -- | |
Warranty Deed | $34,900 | -- | |
Deed | $32,000 | -- | |
Deed | $30,900 | -- | |
Deed | $5,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $112,917 | FHA | |
Previous Owner | $70,204 | FHA | |
Previous Owner | $79,967 | FHA |
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 25039351

APN: 41-18-08-130-023
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