NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1220 Hovey St SW Grand Rapids, MI 49504

John Ball Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $314,000 - $339,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,358 Sq Ft
$238/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 30, 2015

Last sale price $136,000 $100 Per Sq Ft

Est. 137% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,939/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Bay Window
  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of April 2015

Turn-of-the-century craftsmanship combined with some fantastic updates make this 4 Bed/2 Bath Grand Rapids home for sale a wonderful place to come home to. Located on Grand Rapids' vibrant Westside, the home boasts exquisite detail at every turn. Step into the living room where richly-toned hardwood floors & original wood trim accents set a warm, welcoming tone. A formal dining room opens onto the spacious updated kitchen, while a main floor bedroom also makes a perfect den/study and is located next to the full bath. Three additional bedrooms are all upstairs along with the second full bath. Outside, enjoy the deck, extra wide 2-stall garage & large front porch. Short walk to John Ball Zoo! Call on this fantastic home today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ashley Dietch

Hello Homes GR License #6502407309 Listed on: 03/25/2015

Co-Listed By

Steven Volkers

SVG Real Estate Firm - I

Last Buyer's Agent

Lauren Karsten

Five Star Real Estate (Ada) License #6501375963

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,233

Year Built

  • Built in 1914

Lot Details

  • 5,270 Sq Ft Lot
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned N/A, N/A

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,358 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Bay Window
  • Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement
  • Michigan Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

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

$1,233

Year Built

Built in 1914

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1914
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 40*132
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1358.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • General Property Info:Design: Bungalow
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1233.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: N/A
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Additional Items:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Windows:BayBow: Yes
  • Substructure:Michigan Basement: Yes
  • Garage Type Detached: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener, Wood Floor
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 1358.0
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 918.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • List Price: 130000.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Topography: {"Level":true}
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage:Garage2: Yes
  • Garage Type:_two_: Yes
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size Area: 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: 40*132
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5270.0
  • Zoning Description: N/A
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1233.0
  • Tax Year: 2014

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 25, 2015
Closed on
Apr 30, 2015
Sold by
Hoffer Melba L
Bought by
Ziemer Amy
Seller's Agent
Ashley Dietch
Hello Homes GR
Buyer's Agent
Lauren Karsten
Five Star Real Estate (Ada)
List Price
$130,000
Sold Price
$136,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
4.62%
Current Estimated Value
$322,569

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$186,569
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.13%
Original Mortgage
$133,536
Outstanding Balance
$102,945
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$202,498

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 4, 2012
Closed on
Sep 27, 2012
Sold by
Gerke Thomas A and Gerke Geraldine A
Bought by
Hoffer Melba L
Seller's Agent
John Oleck
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Anthony Lewis
RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH)
List Price
$84,900
Sold Price
$83,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,900
-2.24%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
21.01%
Original Mortgage
$81,496
Interest Rate
3.66%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 22, 1983
Sold by
Cole Cole D D and Cole Gerke T
Bought by
Hoffer Melba
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
Ziemer Amy $136,000 Sun Title Agency Of Mi Llc
Hoffer Melba L $83,000 Ppr Title Agency
Hoffer Melba $12,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ziemer Amy $5,731
Open Ziemer Amy $133,536
Previous Owner Hoffer Melba L $81,496
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/30/2015 04/30/15 Sold $136,000 +4.6% $100 / Sq Ft
03/30/2015 03/30/15 Pending -- -- --
03/25/2015 03/25/15 For Sale $130,000 +56.6% $96 / Sq Ft
09/27/2012 09/27/12 Sold $83,000 -2.2% $64 / Sq Ft
09/07/2012 09/07/12 Pending -- -- --
09/04/2012 09/04/12 For Sale $84,900 -- $66 / 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 $2,220 $149,000 $0 $0
2024 $2,220 $132,500 $0 $0
2023 $2,252 $116,500 $0 $0
2022 $2,138 $108,000 $0 $0
2021 $2,091 $95,600 $0 $0
2020 $1,999 $82,200 $0 $0
2019 $2,093 $76,800 $0 $0
2018 $2,022 $69,300 $0 $0
2017 $1,968 $56,400 $0 $0
2016 $1,992 $42,600 $0 $0
2015 $1,265 $42,600 $0 $0
2013 -- $38,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ashley Dietch

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Ashley Dietch

    Hello Homes GR

    (616) 439-1272

    2 in this area

    257 Total Sales

    Ashley Dietch
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Steven Volkers

    SVG Real Estate Firm - I

  • L

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Lauren Karsten

    Five Star Real Estate (Ada)

    (616) 690-8355

    91 Total Sales

    Lauren Karsten
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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    John Oleck

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

    (616) 560-6049

    1 in this area

    42 Total Sales

    John Oleck
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  • A

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Anthony Lewis

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (616) 295-0222

    23 Total Sales

    Anthony Lewis
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 15010144

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-13-26-327-007

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49504 John Ball Park

1220 Hovey St SW, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1220 Hovey St SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 since 25 March 2015 and is currently estimated at $322,569, approximately $237 per square foot. This property was built in 1914. 1220 Hovey St SW is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Shawmut Hills School, Westwood Middle School, and Union High School.

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