NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1236 Boston St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507

South East End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $194,000 - $250,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,690 Sq Ft
$138/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 22, 2023

Last sale price $170,100 $101 Per Sq Ft

Est. 23% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,533/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Screened Porch
  • Living Room
  • Ceiling Fan

About This Home

As of September 2023

Here's an opportunity to be a part of the one of Grand Rapids newest revitalized neighborhoods. Boston Square is undergoing a $25 million project at the heart of a multistep plan to reshape the neighborhood. This 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home is located only steps from all the new development. Used as a rental for many years, the home will need some work. Could be a nice rental or an investment opportunity. Two car garage plus additional parking pad accessible from alley behind the home. Nice private back yard. 3 season, enclosed front porch. Home sold as is. Seller will not make repairs. Offers due 8/29/23 12pm.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cheryl Grant

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH) License #6501328915 Listed on: 08/24/2023

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH)

Last Buyer's Agent

Hwee-Ping Koh (Karen)

Five Star Real Estate (Ada) License #6501403184

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,141

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 5,184 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x130
  • Shrub

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,690 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Screened Porch
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Range
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,141

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1920
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 40x130
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1690.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2140.62
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RES
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1690.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1690.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • List Price: 150000.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: 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

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Storm Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size Area: 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: 40x130
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5184.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2140.62
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 24, 2023
Closed on
Sep 22, 2023
Sold by
Trowbridge Anna M
Bought by
Beckwith Philip and Teng Hong
Seller's Agent
Cheryl Grant
RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH)
Buyer's Agent
Hwee-Ping Koh (Karen)
Five Star Real Estate (Ada)
List Price
$150,000
Sold Price
$170,100
Premium/Discount to List
$20,100
13.4%
Views
140
Current Estimated Value
$210,044

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$39,944
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.54%
Original Mortgage
$136,080
Outstanding Balance
$133,761
Interest Rate
7.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$71,806

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 1986
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
Beckwith Philip $170,100 Sun Title Agency Of Michigan
-- $27,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Beckwith Philip $20,000
Open Beckwith Philip $136,080
Previous Owner Trowbridge Ira B $50,000
Previous Owner Trowbridge Ira B $25,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/22/2023 09/22/23 Sold $170,100 +13.4% $101 / Sq Ft
08/29/2023 08/29/23 Pending -- -- --
08/24/2023 08/24/23 For Sale $150,000 -- $89 / 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 $4,580 $98,300 $0 $0
2024 $4,580 $91,800 $0 $0
2023 $2,141 $85,600 $0 $0
2022 $2,035 $76,700 $0 $0
2021 $1,982 $65,400 $0 $0
2020 $1,916 $59,700 $0 $0
2019 $1,962 $54,300 $0 $0
2018 $1,902 $46,800 $0 $0
2017 $1,855 $41,100 $0 $0
2016 $1,864 $37,200 $0 $0
2015 $1,776 $37,200 $0 $0
2013 -- $34,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Cheryl Grant

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Cheryl Grant

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (616) 822-3206

    4 in this area

    143 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Hwee-Ping Koh (Karen)

    Five Star Real Estate (Ada)

    (616) 856-6463

    1 in this area

    85 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 23031339

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-05-404-010

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49507 South East End

1236 Boston St SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1236 Boston St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 since 24 August 2023 and is currently estimated at $232,652, approximately $137 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 1236 Boston St SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Mulick Park Elementary School, Alger Middle School, and Ottawa Hills High School.

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