NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1239 Bemis St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Eastown Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $316,000 - $351,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,688 Sq Ft
$196/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 24, 2017

Last sale price $161,000 $95 Per Sq Ft

Est. 105% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,127/month

33 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Living Room
  • 3-minute walk to Sigsbee Park

About This Home

As of October 2017

This attractive four bedroom Eastown home is neat and clean and ready for you, and is located near all that Wealthy St. has to offer. You'll appreciate the classic four-square layout, the beautiful wood floors, the sunny breakfast-nook, the lead glass windows and the generous room sizes. There's great potential for future expansion and expression, including the unfinished walk-up attic with an excellent staircase and good head room, and potential 2nd floor deck off the master bedroom. Lots of mechanical updates in the last 15 years. Here's your chance to own a home in one of Grand Rapids most popular neighborhoods. Come take a look!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Potter

Pro Real Estate Services LLC License #6501342102 Listed on: 08/17/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

John Huizenga

Homes and Loans of W Mich License #6502331798

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,633

Year Built

  • Built in 1914

Lot Details

  • 5,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40 x 125

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Siding
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,688 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,633

Year Built

Built in 1914

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • 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 x 125
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1688.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2633.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1688.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Broadband
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1688.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Breakfast Nook: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Wood Siding
  • List Price: 159900.0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Area: 0.11
  • Lot Dimensions: 40 x 125
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5000.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2633.0
  • Tax Year: 2017

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2024
Sold by
Connor Patrick
Bought by
Louis Investments Llc
Current Estimated Value
$330,394

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$270,000
Outstanding Balance
$268,122
Interest Rate
6.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$58,534

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 2022
Sold by
Huizenga John M
Bought by
Jm Huizenga Joint Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 17, 2017
Closed on
Oct 23, 2017
Sold by
Tanglewood Properties Llc
Bought by
Huizengfa John M and Huizengfa Melinda K
Seller's Agent
John Potter
Pro Real Estate Services LLC
Buyer's Agent
John Huizenga
Homes and Loans of W Mich
List Price
$182,900
Sold Price
$161,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,900
-11.97%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.34%
Original Mortgage
$136,850
Interest Rate
3.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2005
Sold by
Potter John S and Potter Deborah A
Bought by
Tanglewood Properties Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$79,200
Interest Rate
5.82%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 2004
Sold by
Potter John S and Potter Deborah A
Bought by
Tanglewood Properties Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2000
Sold by
Lasalle Sh and Lasalle Nat Bank
Bought by
Tanglewood Properties Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 1998
Sold by
Peacock Peacock D D and Peacock Sawyer A
Bought by
Sawyer A and Tanglewood Properties Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 7, 1985
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
Louis Investments Llc -- None Listed On Document
Connor Patrick $300,000 Ata National Title
Jm Huizenga Joint Trust -- --
Huizengfa John M $161,000 Sun Title Agency Of Michigan
Tanglewood Properties Llc -- --
Potter John S -- --
Tanglewood Properties Llc -- --
Tanglewood Properties Llc -- --
Sawyer A $48,000 --
-- $11,300 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Connor Patrick $270,000
Previous Owner Huizengfa John M $136,850
Previous Owner Potter John S $79,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/24/2017 10/24/17 Sold $161,000 -12.0% $95 / Sq Ft
09/19/2017 09/19/17 Pending -- -- --
08/17/2017 08/17/17 For Sale $182,900 -- $108 / 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 $4,586 $168,100 $0 $0
2024 $4,586 $155,400 $0 $0
2023 $4,549 $142,100 $0 $0
2022 $4,323 $117,500 $0 $0
2021 $4,212 $108,500 $0 $0
2020 $4,071 $100,800 $0 $0
2019 $3,941 $87,100 $0 $0
2018 $3,941 $74,400 $0 $0
2017 $2,621 $64,500 $0 $0
2016 $2,634 $58,400 $0 $0
2015 $2,509 $58,400 $0 $0
2013 -- $54,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    John Potter

    Pro Real Estate Services LLC

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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    John Huizenga

    Homes and Loans of W Mich

    (616) 334-3113

    37 Total Sales

    John Huizenga
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 17029151

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-32-205-025

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49506 Eastown

1239 Bemis St SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1239 Bemis St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 since 17 August 2017 and is currently estimated at $330,394, approximately $195 per square foot. This property was built in 1914. 1239 Bemis St 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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