NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1181 Lafayette Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Belknap Lookout Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $226,000 - $280,302

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,551 Sq Ft
$164/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 20, 2019

Last sale price $143,000 $92 Per Sq Ft

Est. 78% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,627/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Living Room
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Storm Windows
  • 3-minute walk to Mary Waters Park

About This Home

As of May 2019

Nice Brick 3 Bedroom 1 Bath home. New Carpet, Paint, Newer Hot Water Heater. an oversize 2 stall detached garage with access from the drive off Leonard and access from the Alley behind. Fenced in back yard. On a public transportation route. Come check out this home. Sorry but there will be no more showings allowed. Offers have been received please have highest and best in by Midnight/11:59pm on Friday 4/5.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jason Churchill

RE/MAX Premier License #6506048485 Listed on: 04/03/2019

RE/MAX Premier

Last Buyer's Agent

Joshua Heyboer

Keller Williams GR East

Keller Williams GR East

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,105

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 5,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 54
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Windows
  • Range
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,105

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1961
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1551.0
  • Window Features: Storms
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 500.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1051.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 500.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 119900.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Sidewalk
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: 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: 0.12
  • Lot Size Area: 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: 100 x 54
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5400.0
  • Zoning Description: res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2105.0
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 3, 2019
Closed on
May 20, 2019
Sold by
Gloria M Ellcey Revocable Living Trust
Bought by
Wells Johnson Anthony Spencer
Seller's Agent
Jason Churchill
RE/MAX Premier
Buyer's Agent
Joshua Heyboer
Keller Williams GR East
List Price
$119,900
Sold Price
$143,000
Premium/Discount to List
$23,100
19.27%
Total Days on Market
3
Current Estimated Value
$254,826

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$111,826
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.02%
Original Mortgage
$146,074
Outstanding Balance
$130,797
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$123,987

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 2009
Sold by
Ellcey Gloria M
Bought by
Ellcey Gloria M and The Gloria M Ellcey Revocable

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 1981
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
Wells Johnson Anthony Spencer $143,000 Ata National Title Group Llc
Ellcey Gloria M -- None Available
-- $26,600 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wells Johnson Anthony Spencer $146,074
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/20/2019 05/20/19 Sold $143,000 +19.3% $92 / Sq Ft
04/06/2019 04/06/19 Pending -- -- --
04/03/2019 04/03/19 For Sale $119,900 -- $77 / 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 $2,362 $109,100 $0 $0
2023 $2,262 $93,000 $0 $0
2022 $2,275 $79,600 $0 $0
2021 $2,224 $72,900 $0 $0
2020 $2,126 $64,500 $0 $0
2019 $1,431 $57,500 $0 $0
2018 $2,105 $47,400 $0 $0
2017 $2,312 $48,500 $0 $0
2016 $2,063 $44,200 $0 $0
2015 $1,267 $44,200 $0 $0
2013 -- $44,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jason Churchill

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Jason Churchill

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (616) 304-4035

    75 Total Sales

    Jason Churchill
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  • Joshua Heyboer

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Joshua Heyboer

    Keller Williams GR East

    (616) 446-4067

    1 in this area

    159 Total Sales

    Joshua Heyboer
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 19012367

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-19-126-010

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49503 Belknap Lookout

1181 Lafayette Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1181 Lafayette Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 since 03 April 2019 and is currently estimated at $254,826, approximately $164 per square foot. This property was built in 1961. 1181 Lafayette Ave NE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including East Leonard Elementary School, Riverside Middle School, and Union High School.

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