NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1156 W Chippewa Dr SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506

South East End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $569,000 - $624,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,083 Sq Ft
$287/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 15, 2015

Last sale price $222,000 $107 Per Sq Ft

Est. 170% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,790/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Sun or Florida Room

About This Home

As of September 2015

Beautiful & spacious home in an incredible location, steps away from East Grand Rapids, Reeds Lake, & Gaslight Village. The main level offers an open floor plan with gorgeous hardwood floors, fireplace & bay window in the living room, formal dining room, new kitchen including electrical, & sunroom w/access to a fenced in backyard (with underground sprinkling and patio) and attached garage. Two spacious bedrooms and a full bath complete this level. On the 2nd level is a master bedroom with an updated on suite and additional bedroom. The unfinished basement is clean, dry, offers a fireplace and the potential for additional 1331 of living space. Updates in the last year include a new high efficiency furnace, new hot water heater, new roof & gutters, & new deck off 2nd level. A Must See!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kimberly Ricker

Five Star Real Estate (Rock) License #6501379538 Listed on: 08/13/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Craig Geers

City2Shore Real Estate (GR) License #6502428059

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,423

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 137x102
  • Shrub
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,083 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Bay Window
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Windows
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Window Unit Heating System
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,423

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1948
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Accessibility Features: Covered Entrance
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2083.0
  • Window Features: Storms, Screens, Bay/Bow
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: 3 Season Room
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 230000.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: Yes
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Storm Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Lot Size Area: 0.26
  • Lot Dimensions: 137X102
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11151.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3423.01
  • Tax Year: 2015

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 5, 2016
Sold by
Geers Craig and Geers Penny
Bought by
Penny S Geers Living Trust
Total Days on Market
3
Current Estimated Value
$598,678

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$25,000
Outstanding Balance
$15,839
Interest Rate
3.96%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Estimated Equity
$582,839

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 13, 2015
Closed on
Sep 15, 2015
Sold by
Root Ken and Root Kenneth
Bought by
Geers Craig and Geers Penny
Seller's Agent
Kimberly Ricker
Five Star Real Estate (Rock)
Buyer's Agent
Craig Geers
City2Shore Real Estate (GR)
List Price
$230,000
Sold Price
$222,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-3.48%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.73%
Original Mortgage
$82,000
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 2014
Sold by
Root Ken and Root Kenneth
Bought by
Root Kenneth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$204,843
Interest Rate
3.99%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2011
Sold by
Fitzpatrick Regina Coeli
Bought by
Root Ken and Root Barbra

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$160,886
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2005
Sold by
Knieriemen Linda A
Bought by
Fitzpatrick Regina Coeli

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$127,600
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 1995
Sold by
Malone Malone J J and Knieriemen Malone
Bought by
Root Knieriemen and Root Kenneth D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 1995
Sold by
Schlosser Schlosser P P and Schlosser Malone J
Bought by
Root Malone J and Root Kenneth D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 1995
Sold by
Bolt Bolt B B and Bolt Schlosser P
Bought by
Root Schlosser P and Root Kenneth D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 21, 1992
Sold by
Bolt Bolt B B and Bolt Schlosser P
Bought by
Root Kenneth D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 1992
Sold by
Boer Boer M M and Boer Bolt B
Bought by
Root Kenneth D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 1986

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 1984
Source: Public Records

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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
Penny S Geers Living Trust -- Attorney
Geers Craig $222,000 Chicago Title
Root Kenneth -- Title Source Inc
Root Ken $157,500 Grand Rapids Title
Fitzpatrick Regina Coeli $159,500 --
Root Knieriemen $104,100 --
Root Malone J $96,900 --
Root Schlosser P $84,900 --
Root Kenneth D -- --
Root Kenneth D $84,900 --
-- $66,500 --
-- $58,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Geers Craig $25,000
Previous Owner Geers Craig $82,000
Previous Owner Root Kenneth $204,843
Previous Owner Root Ken $166,313
Previous Owner Root Ken $160,886
Previous Owner Fitzpatrick Regina Coeli $15,950
Previous Owner Fitzpatrick Regina Coeli $127,600
Previous Owner Walter David P $50,000
Previous Owner Walter David P $93,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/15/2015 09/15/15 Sold $222,000 -3.5% $107 / Sq Ft
08/16/2015 08/16/15 Pending -- -- --
08/13/2015 08/13/15 For Sale $230,000 -- $110 / 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
2024 $5,152 $254,100 $0 $0
2023 $4,934 $212,100 $0 $0
2022 $4,962 $175,700 $0 $0
2021 $4,852 $173,000 $0 $0
2020 $4,638 $170,800 $0 $0
2019 $4,858 $169,800 $0 $0
2018 $4,691 $156,400 $0 $0
2017 $4,567 $128,800 $0 $0
2016 $4,549 $120,300 $0 $0
2015 $3,510 $120,300 $0 $0
2013 -- $111,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Kimberly Ricker

    Five Star Real Estate (Rock)

  • Craig Geers

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Craig Geers

    City2Shore Real Estate (GR)

    (616) 304-5571

    6 in this area

    90 Total Sales

    Craig Geers
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 15043806

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-32-484-002

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49506 South East End

1156 W Chippewa Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1156 W Chippewa Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 since 13 August 2015 and is currently estimated at $598,678, approximately $287 per square foot. This property was built in 1948. 1156 W Chippewa Dr SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Campus Elementary School, Alger Middle School, and Ottawa Hills High School.

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