NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1243 Ecklund St NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Creston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $237,000 - $264,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
946 Sq Ft
$263/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 07, 2018

Last sale price $152,000 $161 Per Sq Ft

Est. 63% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,545/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Recreation Room
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 5-minute walk to Huff Park

About This Home

As of September 2018

A sweet 2+ bedroom home that is move in ready! Offering roomy living spaces spacious living room, open kitchen with dining area and 2 bedrooms on the main floor plus one additional bedroom (no window) with 1/2 bath in lower level. Freshly painted throughout with all new windows makes this a happy home! Located on a cul-de-sac which makes it a quiet area. Offering a one-stall garage which is ideal for storage with concrete floor and finished walls. The full basement can provide more living space if desired and does have a door to access to the backyard. The backyard is partially fenced too and could easily be completed for your pet. A covered side porch and enclosed front porch add outdoor living space. Close to all major highways, Knapp Corners, Cheshire Village and downtown Grand Rapids.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jodi Smith

EXP Realty (Grand Rapids) License #6506046020 Listed on: 08/02/2018

EXP Realty (Grand Rapids)

Co-Listed By

Amy Nagel

Keller Williams GR East License #6501312069

Last Buyer's Agent

Shelley Terrell

Childress & Associates Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,203

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 6,141 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 48x128
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 946 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed
  • Porch

Location

  • Mineral Rights Excluded

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,203

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1960
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 48x128
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 946.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1203.04
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RES
  • 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
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Cul-De-Sac: Yes
  • Driveway:Unpaved: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Mineral Rights:No: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 826.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 946.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 130000.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Cul-De-Sac
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: 48x128
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6141.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1203.04
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2018
Sold by
Lacourse Kevin
Bought by
Lacourse Kevin and Blevins Kristine
Current Estimated Value
$248,408

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 2, 2018
Closed on
Sep 7, 2018
Sold by
Jimenez Pilar
Bought by
Lacourse Kevin
Seller's Agent
Jodi Smith
EXP Realty (Grand Rapids)
Buyer's Agent
Shelley Terrell
Childress & Associates Realty
List Price
$130,000
Sold Price
$152,000
Premium/Discount to List
$22,000
16.92%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.17%
Original Mortgage
$147,440
Outstanding Balance
$129,111
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$119,297

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 12, 2017
Closed on
Feb 22, 2017
Sold by
Vandyke Tim and Vandyke Shannon
Bought by
Jimenez Pilar
Seller's Agent
Monica Miller
Arcadia Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
Jodi Smith
EXP Realty (Grand Rapids)
List Price
$99,900
Sold Price
$101,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,100
1.1%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
30.63%
Original Mortgage
$90,900
Interest Rate
4.19%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 1991
Sold by
Butler Butler R R and Butler G
Bought by
Vandyke Tim Martin Shannon
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
Lacourse Kevin -- None Available
Lacourse Kevin $152,000 Grand Rapids Title Co Llc
Jimenez Pilar $101,000 Sun Title Agency
Vandyke Tim Martin Shannon $25,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lacourse Kevin $147,440
Previous Owner Jimenez Pilar $18,900
Previous Owner Jimenez Pilar $90,900
Previous Owner Vandyke Timothy J $12,000
Previous Owner Vandyke Tim $10,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/07/2018 09/07/18 Sold $152,000 +16.9% $161 / Sq Ft
08/06/2018 08/06/18 Pending -- -- --
08/02/2018 08/02/18 For Sale $130,000 +28.7% $137 / Sq Ft
02/24/2017 02/24/17 Sold $101,000 +1.1% $109 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/13/2017 01/13/17 Pending -- -- --
01/12/2017 01/12/17 For Sale $99,900 -- $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 $2,670 $92,800 $0 $0
2024 $2,670 $84,200 $0 $0
2023 $2,022 $75,700 $0 $0
2022 $1,920 $71,100 $0 $0
2021 $1,838 $65,500 $0 $0
2020 $1,757 $59,100 $0 $0
2019 $1,840 $52,300 $0 $0
2018 $1,559 $44,800 $0 $0
2017 $1,203 $39,400 $0 $0
2016 $1,844 $36,900 $0 $0
2015 $1,757 $36,900 $0 $0
2013 -- $33,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jodi Smith

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Jodi Smith

    EXP Realty (Grand Rapids)

    (616) 437-2717

    6 in this area

    96 Total Sales

    Jodi Smith
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    Amy Nagel

    Keller Williams GR East

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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Shelley Terrell

    Childress & Associates Realty

    (616) 647-7012

    2 in this area

    19 Total Sales

    Shelley Terrell
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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Monica Miller

    Arcadia Real Estate LLC

    (616) 299-9740

    1 in this area

    37 Total Sales

    Monica Miller
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 18037334

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-08-403-022

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49505 Creston

1243 Ecklund St NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1243 Ecklund St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 since 02 August 2018 and is currently estimated at $248,408, approximately $262 per square foot. This property was built in 1960. 1243 Ecklund St NE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Riverside Middle School, Union High School, and All Saints Academy - Lower Campus.

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