NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1214 Lafayette Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Southeast Community Association Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $190,000 - $217,091

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,680 Sq Ft
$125/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 23, 2012

Last sale price $5,500 $3 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3,710% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,388/month

243 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of March 2012

Great opportunity for investor or sweat equity buyer. City of Grand Rapids condemned the home on 1/13/11. Buyer will need to pull all permits and final each with the building inspector before you can occupy the home. Property sold as-is. Buyer is responsible to verify all information concerning the property. This is a lender pre-approved short sale. Bring offers.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Donald Feikema

Best Homes of Michigan LLC License #6506045190 Listed on: 07/01/2011

Last Buyer's Agent

Matt Post

Five Star Real Estate (Main)

Five Star Real Estate (Main)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1912

Lot Details

  • 4,356 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 41x110

Parking

  • Paved Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,680 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1912

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1912
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: 12
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1680.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • List Price: 4900.0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Paved
  • Garage:Garage2: No

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Lot Size Area: 0.1
  • Lot Dimensions: 41X110
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4356.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1330.0
  • Tax Year: 2011

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 2019
Sold by
Winfree Nathan L
Bought by
Windham Family Investments Llc
Total Days on Market
243
Current Estimated Value
$209,523

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 1, 2011
Closed on
Mar 23, 2012
Sold by
Peniton Jesse
Bought by
Winfree Nathan L
Seller's Agent
Donald Feikema
Best Homes of Michigan LLC
Buyer's Agent
Matt Post
Five Star Real Estate (Main)
List Price
$7,500
Sold Price
$5,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-26.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
31.19%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 1998
Sold by
Peniton Barbara
Bought by
Winfree Nathan L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 1990
Sold by
Hoogterp Thomas Cannon Charles E
Bought by
Peniton Jesse Barbara and Winfree Nathan L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 1990
Sold by
Meth Ch
Bought by
Winfree Nathan L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 1974
Sold by
Cann Hogtrp
Bought by
Winfree Nathan L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 1971
Sold by
Meth Ch
Bought by
Winfree Nathan L
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
Windham Family Investments Llc $65,000 Chicago Title Of Michigan In
Winfree Nathan L $5,500 None Available
Winfree Nathan L -- --
Peniton Jesse Barbara $4,500 --
Winfree Nathan L $4,800 --
Winfree Nathan L $4,500 --
Winfree Nathan L -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Winfree Nathan L $20,000
Previous Owner Winfree Nathan L $15,000
Previous Owner Peniton Jesse $70,550
Previous Owner Peniton Jesse $60,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/23/2012 03/23/12 Sold $5,500 -26.7% $3 / Sq Ft
02/29/2012 02/29/12 Pending -- -- --
07/01/2011 07/01/11 For Sale $7,500 -- $4 / 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 $2,541 $95,800 $0 $0
2023 $2,520 $79,600 $0 $0
2022 $2,395 $67,900 $0 $0
2021 $2,334 $54,000 $0 $0
2020 $2,256 $44,100 $0 $0
2019 $819 $35,900 $0 $0
2018 $791 $31,600 $0 $0
2017 $770 $23,900 $0 $0
2016 $779 $22,000 $0 $0
2015 $725 $22,000 $0 $0
2013 -- $23,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Donald Feikema

    Best Homes of Michigan LLC

    (616) 534-2200

    20 Total Sales

    Donald Feikema
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    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Matt Post

    Five Star Real Estate (Main)

    (616) 791-1500

    7 Total Sales

    Matt Post
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 11037360

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-06-128-004

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49507 Southeast Community Association

1214 Lafayette Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1214 Lafayette Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 since 01 July 2011 and is currently estimated at $209,523, approximately $124 per square foot. This property was built in 1912. 1214 Lafayette Ave 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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