NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1170 Farnsworth Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Forest Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $395,000 - $473,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,303 Sq Ft
$194/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 25, 2022

Last sale price $450,000 $195 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,634/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • Porch
  • Meadow Brook Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of April 2022

This happy 4 bed, 2 1/2 BA home is all you need. Situated on an amazing lot with tons of wildlife right out your back door and located within the Forest Hills School District. Location is key with accessibility to restaurants, schools and expressway and minutes from downtown GR.
Enjoy the open and spacious floor plan including Main Floor Laundry, walk thru Master Bath for any lifestyle.
Many updates have been completed including new roof, updated furnace, water heater, new paint and carpeting throughout.
The wood fireplace has a gas line ready for insert and there is an electrical 220 connection in the back of house for a future hot tub. Enjoy the neighborhood playground just outside the front door. This is the perfect location and neighborhood. Welcome Home! Offers due 04/5 at 3p

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kate Houseman

Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors License #6501266690 Listed on: 03/31/2022

Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors

Last Buyer's Agent

Samantha Garrett

ReSIDE Grand Rapids License #6501434734

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,441

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100x130
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,303 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Garden Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Snack Bar or Counter

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,441

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1994
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 100x130
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2303.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2441.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: res
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Substructure:Daylight: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1266.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Daylight, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 2303.0
  • Window Features: Garden Window(s)
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Garden Window: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 395000.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: 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: 0.3
  • Lot Size Area: 0.3
  • Lot Dimensions: 100x130
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13068.0
  • Zoning Description: res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2441.0
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 7, 2025
Sold by
Benthem Jared and Benthem Susan
Bought by
Benthem Jared and Benthem Susan
Current Estimated Value
$446,579

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 31, 2022
Closed on
Apr 25, 2022
Sold by
Susan Benthem
Bought by
Benthem Susan and Benthem Jared
Seller's Agent
Kate Houseman
Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Samantha Garrett
ReSIDE Grand Rapids
List Price
$395,000
Sold Price
$450,000
Premium/Discount to List
$55,000
13.92%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.22%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 2015
Sold by
Gritter Joseph and Gritter Joanne
Bought by
Joseph & Joanne Gritter Trust and Gritter Joanne M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2010
Sold by
Wilkinson Charles M
Bought by
Gritter Joseph and Gritter Joanne

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 7, 2004
Sold by
Mcdonough Jeffrey C and Mcdonough Kirstin E
Bought by
Wilkinson Charles Michael

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$162,750
Interest Rate
6.08%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 13, 1995
Bought by
Mcdonough Jeffrey C and Gritter Joseph

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 1994
Bought by
Halland John G and Gritter Joseph
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
Benthem Jared -- None Listed On Document
Benthem Susan -- None Listed On Document
Joseph & Joanne Gritter Trust -- None Available
Gritter Joseph $140,650 Midstate
Wilkinson Charles Michael $180,850 Michigan Title
Mcdonough Jeffrey C $128,100 --
Halland John G $22,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Wilkinson Charles Michael $162,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/25/2022 04/25/22 Sold $450,000 +13.9% $195 / Sq Ft
04/06/2022 04/06/22 Pending -- -- --
03/31/2022 03/31/22 For Sale $395,000 -- $172 / 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 $3,507 $196,300 $0 $0
2024 $3,507 $177,700 $0 $0
2023 $3,353 $161,200 $0 $0
2022 $2,500 $143,900 $0 $0
2021 $2,440 $137,700 $0 $0
2020 $1,723 $131,700 $0 $0
2019 $2,420 $123,400 $0 $0
2018 $2,381 $108,900 $0 $0
2017 $2,370 $100,000 $0 $0
2016 $2,285 $95,600 $0 $0
2015 -- $95,600 $0 $0
2013 -- $71,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kate Houseman

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Kate Houseman

    Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors

    (616) 292-1690

    16 in this area

    64 Total Sales

    Kate Houseman
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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Samantha Garrett

    ReSIDE Grand Rapids

    (616) 575-1800

    16 in this area

    104 Total Sales

    Samantha Garrett
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 22010620

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-36-382-022

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49546 Forest Hills

1170 Farnsworth Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1170 Farnsworth Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 since 31 March 2022 and is currently estimated at $446,579, approximately $193 per square foot. This property was built in 1994. 1170 Farnsworth 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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