NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1242 Calvin Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506

South East End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $322,000 - $369,622

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,902 Sq Ft
$183/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 13, 2015

Last sale price $119,000 $63 Per Sq Ft

Est. 192% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,108/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • No HOA
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of May 2015

Classic 1920's brick and stucco 3+ bedroom 1 1/2 bath home with tons of character. Beautiful hardwood floors, coved ceilings and wonderful archways. The entertaining size living with 2 sets of French doors flanking the wood burning fireplace. French doors lead out to a 3 season porch with herringbone tile flooring. Large formal dining room and newer kitchen with breakfast nook plus a 1/2 bath. There are 3 bedrooms plus an office or nursery and a full bath upstairs. Newer 2 1/2 stall attached garage and nice fenced in yard. New furnace. This home is a must see.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Craig Kishman

Kishman Realty LLC License #6501228517 Listed on: 03/11/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Patricia Caston

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Cascade) License #6501218723

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Cascade)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,875

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • 4,800 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40 x 120
  • Shrub
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,875

Year Built

Built in 1928

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: 1928
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 40 x 120
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1902.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2875.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: residential
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Corner Lot: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1566.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1902.0
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 336.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 863.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 336.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch, 3 Season Room
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 127900.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Stucco: Yes
  • Exterior Features 3 Season Room: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Area: 0.11
  • Lot Dimensions: 40 x 120
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4800.0
  • Zoning Description: residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2875.0
  • Tax Year: 2015

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 2019
Sold by
Woude Matthew Vander and Woude Jamie Vander
Bought by
Woude Matthew Vander
Current Estimated Value
$347,656

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$145,500
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 11, 2015
Closed on
May 13, 2015
Sold by
Schneider John and Schneider Winona
Bought by
Vander Woude Matthew Vander and Vander Woude Jamie
Seller's Agent
Craig Kishman
Kishman Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Patricia Caston
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Cascade)
List Price
$134,900
Sold Price
$119,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,900
-11.79%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.31%
Original Mortgage
$116,844
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2008
Sold by
Schneider Thomas R and Schneider Rita M
Bought by
Schneider John R and Schneider Winona M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2005
Sold by
Koetje David J and Koetje Marla
Bought by
Schneider John and Schneider Winona

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$141,844
Interest Rate
6.05%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Woude Matthew Vander -- None Available
Vander Woude Matthew Vander $119,000 None Available
Schneider John R -- None Available
Schneider John $144,300 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Woude Matthew Vander $162,500
Closed Vanderwoude Matthew $145,500
Closed Woude Mathew Vander $113,850
Closed Vander Woude Matthew Vander $116,844
Previous Owner Schneider John R $117,441
Previous Owner Schneider John $141,844
Previous Owner Koetje David J $115,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/13/2015 05/13/15 Sold $119,000 -11.8% $63 / Sq Ft
03/25/2015 03/25/15 Pending -- -- --
03/11/2015 03/11/15 For Sale $134,900 -- $71 / 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 $2,732 $166,300 $0 $0
2024 $2,732 $157,700 $0 $0
2023 $2,616 $136,800 $0 $0
2022 $2,631 $119,600 $0 $0
2021 $2,573 $107,400 $0 $0
2020 $2,459 $99,200 $0 $0
2019 $2,576 $90,000 $0 $0
2018 $2,487 $80,100 $0 $0
2017 $2,421 $69,400 $0 $0
2016 $2,451 $63,500 $0 $0
2015 $1,891 $63,500 $0 $0
2013 -- $59,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Craig Kishman

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Craig Kishman

    Kishman Realty LLC

    (616) 813-3592

    1 in this area

    69 Total Sales

    Craig Kishman
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  • Patricia Caston

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Patricia Caston

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Cascade)

    (616) 745-9417

    1 in this area

    76 Total Sales

    Patricia Caston
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 15009865

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-05-204-011

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49506 South East End

1242 Calvin Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1242 Calvin Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 since 11 March 2015 and is currently estimated at $347,656, approximately $182 per square foot. This property was built in 1928. 1242 Calvin Ave 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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