NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1140 Merritt St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Alger Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $204,000 - $249,332

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,444 Sq Ft
$164/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 29, 2015

Last sale price $74,000 $51 Per Sq Ft

Est. 219% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,403/month

106 Days on Market

Highlights

  • A-Frame Home
  • Fenced Yard
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Deck
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • 5-minute walk to Cheseboro Park

About This Home

As of May 2015

Well maintained Alger Heights home featuring 3 beds 1 1/2 bath, spacious living room, den with slider to deck, FDR, kitchen, and 3 season enclosed porch. Main level and upstairs has new carpet. Upstairs has new windows and most main floor rooms were just painted. The back yard is fenced with a huge deck, storage shed, and garage accessible from alley. Basement is finished with newer mechanicals and all appliances are included.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Phil Elburn

Keller Williams GR North (Main) License #6501291849 Listed on: 12/24/2014

Keller Williams GR North (Main)

Last Buyer's Agent

Phil Elburn

Keller Williams GR North (Main) License #6501291849 Listed on: 12/24/2014

Keller Williams GR North (Main)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,750

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 40 x 125
  • Fenced Yard
  • Garden

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

  • A-Frame Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,444 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,750

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: A Frame
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1925
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 40 X 125
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1444.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • General Property Info:Design: A Frame
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1750.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Wall Unit(s): Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Driveway:Unpaved: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Outbuildings:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 1444.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 300.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 572.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Brick
  • List Price: 75000.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage:Garage2: Yes
  • Garage Type:_one_: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 40 X 125
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1750.0
  • Tax Year: 2014

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 2024
Sold by
Esteban Brita
Bought by
Brita Esteban
Current Estimated Value
$236,333

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 24, 2014
Closed on
May 29, 2015
Sold by
Sykes Donna
Bought by
Sykes Robert
Seller's Agent
Phil Elburn
Keller Williams GR North (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Phil Elburn
Keller Williams GR North (Main)
List Price
$82,500
Sold Price
$74,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,500
-10.3%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.06%
Original Mortgage
$72,659
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 2002
Sold by
Hill Donna K and Sykes Donna K
Bought by
Sykes Robert and Sykes Donna K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$78,700
Interest Rate
6.38%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 1999
Sold by
Garmon Garmon C C and Garmon B
Bought by
Sykes Hill D and Sykes Donna K Robert

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 1984
Bought by
Sykes Donna K Robert

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 13, 1982
Bought by
Sykes Donna K Robert

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 1981
Bought by
Sykes Donna K Robert

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 1981
Bought by
Sykes Donna K Robert

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 1981
Bought by
Sykes Donna K Robert

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 1981
Bought by
Sykes Donna K Robert
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
Brita Esteban -- None Listed On Document
Sykes Robert $65,000 Independent Title Services
Esteban Brita $74,000 Independent Title Svcs Inc
Sykes Robert -- --
Sykes Hill D $78,000 --
Sykes Donna K Robert $2,000 --
Sykes Donna K Robert $2,300 --
Sykes Donna K Robert $2,300 --
Sykes Donna K Robert $2,300 --
Sykes Donna K Robert $2,300 --
Sykes Donna K Robert $2,300 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Esteban Brita $72,659
Previous Owner Sykes Robert $78,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/29/2015 05/29/15 Sold $74,000 -10.3% $51 / Sq Ft
04/09/2015 04/09/15 Pending -- -- --
12/24/2014 12/24/14 For Sale $82,500 -- $57 / 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 $1,303 $100,200 $0 $0
2024 $1,303 $95,900 $0 $0
2023 $1,322 $68,000 $0 $0
2022 $1,255 $65,000 $0 $0
2021 $1,227 $55,800 $0 $0
2020 $1,173 $49,400 $0 $0
2019 $1,228 $44,600 $0 $0
2018 $1,186 $34,900 $0 $0
2017 $1,155 $33,100 $0 $0
2016 $1,169 $29,800 $0 $0
2015 $982 $29,800 $0 $0
2013 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Phil Elburn

    Keller Williams GR North (Main)

    (616) 498-3120

    50 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 14066757

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-08-129-011

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49507 Alger Heights

1140 Merritt St SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1140 Merritt St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 since 24 December 2014 and is currently estimated at $236,333, approximately $163 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 1140 Merritt 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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