NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1144 Ellsmere St NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Creston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $303,000 - $350,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,573 Sq Ft
$211/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 08, 2021

Last sale price $269,500 $171 Per Sq Ft

Est. 23% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,131/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Shed
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garden

About This Home

As of July 2021

Welcome to your new HOME in the highly sought-after Creston neighborhood. Conveniently located near Riverside Park, Huff Park, Aberdeen Park, restaurants, shopping, 96 expressway, and you will be minutes away from downtown. This extremely well-maintained ranch home offers 3 bedrooms, 4th nonconforming bedroom in the basement, 2 recently remodeled full baths, large living room with lots of natural light, an updated kitchen with cherry cabinets which offer lots of storage, family/rec room, and 2 cozy fireplaces. There are original hardwood floors throughout the main floor including the bedrooms that were all refinished in 2017. You will also find new carpet in the bedrooms, new windows, new exterior doors, and loads of storage and laundry room in the basement. The large fenced in backyard is perfect for entertaining or just sitting and enjoying your personal oasis on the large deck. You can enjoy a fully landscaped front and back yard with numerous perennials and you can plant a little garden of your own behind the garage. This perfect backyard completes your HOME! Any/all offers are due Monday June 7th by 1:00 pm

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joyce Romancky

Key Realty License #6501391325 Listed on: 06/03/2021

Key Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Lydia Dice

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main) License #6501405789

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,707

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 8,756 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 64x136
  • Decorative Fence
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,573 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heating System Uses Wood

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,707

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1956
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 64x136
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1573.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2707.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 2.0
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Landscape:Decor Fence: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • Heat Source:Wood2: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1035.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1573.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 215000.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Sidewalk
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Size Area: 0.2
  • Lot Dimensions: 64x136
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8756.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2707.0
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 3, 2021
Closed on
Jul 8, 2021
Sold by
Haley Bryan C
Bought by
Wicker Michael and Wicker Jenna
Seller's Agent
Joyce Romancky
Key Realty
Buyer's Agent
Lydia Dice
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)
List Price
$210,000
Sold Price
$269,500
Premium/Discount to List
$59,500
28.33%
Current Estimated Value
$332,190

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$62,690
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.82%
Original Mortgage
$220,150
Outstanding Balance
$200,616
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$126,763

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 7, 2017
Closed on
Oct 9, 2017
Sold by
Hallmark Jennifer and Watson Jennifer
Bought by
Haley Bryan C
Seller's Agent
Ryan Saagman
Pent Up Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Joyce Romancky
Key Realty
List Price
$169,000
Sold Price
$167,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-1.18%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.61%
Original Mortgage
$163,975
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 2011
Sold by
Hillary Patrick J and Hillary Maria A
Bought by
Watson Jennifer

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$113,546
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2003
Sold by
Hillary Maria A and Hillary Patrick
Bought by
Hillary Patrick J and Hillary Maria A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$108,500
Interest Rate
5.3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 1996
Sold by
Beatty Beatty L L and Beatty Versluys J
Bought by
Watson Versluys J and Watson Jennifer

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 1994
Sold by
Trameris Trameris R R and Trameris Beatty L
Bought by
Watson Jennifer
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
Wicker Michael $269,500 Ata National Title Group Llc
Haley Bryan C $167,000 Chicago Title Of Michigan In
Watson Jennifer $116,500 Chicago Title
Hillary Patrick J -- --
Watson Versluys J $84,000 --
Watson Jennifer $71,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wicker Michael Richard $25,000
Open Wicker Michael $220,150
Previous Owner Haley Bryan C $163,975
Previous Owner Watson Jennifer $113,546
Previous Owner Hillary Patrick J $19,000
Previous Owner Hillary Patrick J $108,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/30/2025 01/30/25 Off Market $269,500 -- --
07/08/2021 07/08/21 Sold $269,500 +28.3% $171 / Sq Ft
06/07/2021 06/07/21 Pending -- -- --
06/03/2021 06/03/21 For Sale $210,000 +25.7% $134 / Sq Ft
10/09/2017 10/09/17 Sold $167,000 -1.2% $107 / Sq Ft
09/14/2017 09/14/17 Pending -- -- --
09/07/2017 09/07/17 For Sale $169,000 -- $108 / 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 $3,852 $158,000 $0 $0
2024 $3,852 $146,100 $0 $0
2023 $3,909 $127,400 $0 $0
2022 $3,711 $110,200 $0 $0
2021 $2,670 $98,100 $0 $0
2020 $2,552 $91,700 $0 $0
2019 $2,673 $82,500 $0 $0
2018 $2,924 $74,200 $0 $0
2017 $1,987 $65,900 $0 $0
2016 $2,011 $60,100 $0 $0
2015 $1,870 $60,100 $0 $0
2013 -- $55,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Joyce Romancky

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Joyce Romancky

    Key Realty

    (616) 329-6692

    4 in this area

    63 Total Sales

    Joyce Romancky
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Lydia Dice

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

    (616) 481-6858

    7 in this area

    47 Total Sales

    Lydia Dice
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  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Ryan Saagman

    Pent Up Realty LLC

    (616) 318-8095

    22 Total Sales

    Ryan Saagman
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 21020427

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-08-128-011

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49505 Creston

1144 Ellsmere St NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1144 Ellsmere St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 since 03 June 2021 and is currently estimated at $332,190, approximately $211 per square foot. This property was built in 1956. 1144 Ellsmere St NE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Riverside Middle School, Union High School, and All Saints Academy - Lower Campus.

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