NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1140 Forest Hill Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Forest Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $349,273 - $402,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,736 Sq Ft
$212/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 29, 2013

Last sale price $144,000 $83 Per Sq Ft

Est. 149% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,087/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Attached Garage
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring
  • Meadow Brook Elementary School Rated A
  • Living Room
  • High Speed Internet

About This Home

As of August 2013

Come and see this completely renovated(2013) ranch in Forest Hills Schools. Located in the center of Forest Hills, walking distance to schools and retail services. This 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home features 1800 sq ft. On the inside, it has updated kitchen, bathroom, flooring, paint. On the exterior, it features new roof,new windows, new furnace, central air, and hot water heater, new entry porch and entry door. Huge fenced in back yard, with a 20x 16 deck, plus a 10x 15 private patio. This Home Offers So Much. A Nice Big Kitchen And Eating Area With Sliders Leading To The Back Yard. Finished Basement With A Laundry/Storage Room, Larger Than Normal Backyard, Great Landscaping, 1.5 Stall Garage With Nice Breezeway Also Included Are The Appliances, Making It Easy To Move Right In To.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Schermer

Schermer Realty LLC License #6502347370 Listed on: 07/26/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Thomas Jansen

Greenridge Realty (Cascade) License #6501259803

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,575

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • The property's road front is unimproved

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,736 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Natural Gas Connected
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,575

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1955
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Ceramic Floor, Garage Door Opener
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 1736.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • List Price: 148900.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Road Surface Type: Paved, Unimproved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Topography: {"Level":true}

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Telephone Line, Public Water, Public Sewer, Cable Connected, Broadband

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Lot Size Area: 0.26
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11500.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 2021
Sold by
Jackson Brian K
Bought by
Jackson Brian Kelley and Bridges Shane
Current Estimated Value
$358,944

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$84,300
Outstanding Balance
$76,882
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$291,436

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 2018
Sold by
Jackson Harold K
Bought by
Jackson Brian K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$85,000
Interest Rate
4.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 26, 2013
Closed on
Aug 29, 2013
Sold by
Awn Enterprises Llc
Bought by
Jackson Harold K and Jackson Brian K
Seller's Agent
David Schermer
Schermer Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Thomas Jansen
Greenridge Realty (Cascade)
List Price
$148,900
Sold Price
$144,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-3.29%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.16%
Original Mortgage
$86,400
Interest Rate
4.39%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 19, 2012
Closed on
Oct 1, 2012
Sold by
Decatur Revocable Living Trust and Grant John H
Bought by
Awn Enterprises Llc
Seller's Agent
Corby Horlings
ERA Reardon Realty Great Lakes
Buyer's Agent
David Schermer
Schermer Realty LLC
List Price
$124,900
Sold Price
$60,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$64,900
-51.96%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
167.43%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2012
Sold by
Decator Dina and Decator Dina M
Bought by
Us Bank National Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2012
Sold by
Decator Revocable Living Trust and Ballard Jerome W
Bought by
Decator Revocable Living Trust and Grant John H

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 2012
Sold by
Decator Dina
Bought by
Decator Revocable Living Trust and Ballard Jerome W

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2006
Sold by
Decator Linda and Highway Linda Decator
Bought by
Decator Dina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$148,500
Interest Rate
8.65%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 2003
Sold by
Bond Darlene F
Bought by
Decator Linda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$134,900
Interest Rate
7.35%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 1994
Bought by
Bond David M and Jackson Harold K

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 1991
Bought by
Bond David M and Jackson Harold K
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
Jackson Brian Kelley -- None Available
Jackson Brian K -- First American Title Ins Co
Jackson Harold K $144,000 Grand Rapids Title Agency Ll
Awn Enterprises Llc $60,000 None Available
Us Bank National Association $52,276 None Available
Decator Revocable Living Trust -- None Available
Decator Revocable Living Trust -- None Available
Decator Dina $165,000 None Available
Decator Linda $134,000 --
Bond David M $78,000 --
Bond David M $74,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Jackson Brian Kelley $84,300
Closed Jackson Brian K $85,000
Previous Owner Jackson Harold K $86,400
Previous Owner Decator Dina $148,500
Previous Owner Decator Linda $134,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/29/2013 08/29/13 Sold $144,000 -3.3% $83 / Sq Ft
08/06/2013 08/06/13 Pending -- -- --
07/26/2013 07/26/13 For Sale $148,900 +148.2% $86 / Sq Ft
10/08/2012 10/08/12 Sold $60,000 -52.0% $34 / Sq Ft
08/06/2012 08/06/12 Pending -- -- --
03/19/2012 03/19/12 For Sale $124,900 -- $71 / 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 $1,575 $148,700 $0 $0
2024 $1,575 $135,500 $0 $0
2023 $1,506 $122,300 $0 $0
2022 $2,008 $104,200 $0 $0
2021 $1,958 $100,100 $0 $0
2020 $1,406 $94,900 $0 $0
2019 $1,974 $88,600 $0 $0
2018 $1,942 $81,200 $0 $0
2017 $1,933 $73,600 $0 $0
2016 $1,845 $70,400 $0 $0
2015 -- $70,400 $0 $0
2013 -- $54,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • David Schermer

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    David Schermer

    Schermer Realty LLC

    (616) 828-6780

    1 in this area

    50 Total Sales

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  • Thomas Jansen

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Thomas Jansen

    Greenridge Realty (Cascade)

    (616) 485-2909

    6 Total Sales

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  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Corby Horlings

    ERA Reardon Realty Great Lakes

  • R

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2012

    Rod Horlings

    ERA Reardon Realty Great Lakes

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 13044147

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-36-481-004

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49546 Forest Hills

1140 Forest Hill Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1140 Forest Hill Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 since 26 July 2013 and is currently estimated at $368,318, approximately $212 per square foot. This property was built in 1955. 1140 Forest Hill Ave SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Meadow Brook Elementary School, Northern Trails 5/6 School, and Northern Hills Middle School.

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