$72,500
SOLD MAR 29, 2016

1121 Merrifield St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Alger Heights Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
890 Sq Ft
5,280 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$81 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Living Room
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Bungalow
  • 4-minute walk to Seymour Park

About This Home

As of April 2019

Down the quaint side streets of Alger Heights sits this delightful 2 bed 1 bath 1920’s bungalow. Stroll through the front door to find that the charm from this era can be found throughout the home. From the trim to the ever useful built in’s, the character of this home radiates a very cozy feeling. An open family room allows conversation to flow freely and promotes closeness between friends and family. Enjoy the outdoors with a 3 season front porch, a back deck, and a spacious fenced in backyard. Here one can sit next to a warm bonfire to wind down the day & truly feel as if they are home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kevin Yoder

Keller Williams GR East Listed on: 12/28/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Sheri Berends Larson

AARE License #6501311717

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $859

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 5,280 Sq Ft Lot
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 890 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Basement
  • Michigan Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$859

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1925
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 890.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 69750.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Topography: {"Level":true}
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:_three_ Season Room: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Garage:Garage2: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Utilities: Telephone Line, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Public Water, Public Sewer

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size Area: 0.12
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5280.0
  • Zoning Description: res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 858.83
  • Tax Year: 2014

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 18, 2019
Closed on
Apr 29, 2019
Sold by
Rhoads Dale
Bought by
Veldink Tyler
Seller's Agent
Sheri Berends Larson
AARE
Buyer's Agent
Allison Seif
AARE
List Price
$115,000
Sold Price
$115,000
Current Estimated Value
$218,898

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$103,898
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.03%
Original Mortgage
$112,917
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 28, 2015
Closed on
Mar 29, 2016
Sold by
Kemp Sally R
Bought by
Rhoads Dale
Seller's Agent
Kevin Yoder
Keller Williams GR East
Buyer's Agent
Sheri Berends Larson
AARE
List Price
$69,750
Sold Price
$72,500
Premium/Discount to List
$2,750
3.94%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.16%
Original Mortgage
$71,186
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2004
Sold by
Johnson Michele and Stevens Michele
Bought by
Kemp Sally R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$68,000
Interest Rate
5.83%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 1999
Sold by
Ciullo Dwn
Bought by
Fixx In and Kemp Sally R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 1998
Sold by
Ciullo Geers D
Bought by
Ciullo and Ciullo Downs

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $115,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $72,500 Clearstream Title
Warranty Deed $85,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $54,000 --
Warranty Deed $51,000 --
Deed $100 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $110,285 FHA
Closed $112,917 FHA
Previous Owner $71,186 FHA
Previous Owner $68,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/18/2019 06/18/19 For Sale $115,000 0.0% $129 / Sq Ft
04/29/2019 04/29/19 Sold $115,000 +58.6% $129 / Sq Ft
03/31/2019 03/31/19 Pending -- -- --
03/29/2016 03/29/16 Sold $72,500 +3.9% $81 / Sq Ft
01/26/2016 01/26/16 Pending -- -- --
12/28/2015 12/28/15 For Sale $69,750 -- $78 / 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 $1,785 $87,400 $0 $0
2024 $1,785 $81,700 $0 $0
2023 $1,811 $69,500 $0 $0
2022 $1,720 $60,700 $0 $0
2021 $1,648 $53,900 $0 $0
2020 $1,659 $47,800 $0 $0
2019 $1,343 $43,600 $0 $0
2018 $1,297 $40,100 $0 $0
2017 $1,262 $33,500 $0 $0
2016 $947 $31,500 $0 $0
2015 $881 $31,500 $0 $0
2013 -- $25,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • A

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Allison Seif

    AARE

    (616) 914-7862

    1 in this area

    22 Total Sales

    Allison Seif
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  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Kevin Yoder

    Keller Williams GR East

  • Sarah Cain

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    Sarah Cain

    Sarah Cain

    (616) 977-0900

    1 in this area

    18 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 15064000

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-08-131-017

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49507 Alger Heights

1121 Merrifield St SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1121 Merrifield St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 and is currently priced at $72,500, approximately $81 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 1121 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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