NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1246 Houseman Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Creston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $256,000 - $307,000

5 Beds
2 Baths
1,704 Sq Ft
$169/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 29, 2016

Last sale price $142,000 $83 Per Sq Ft

Est. 102% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,882/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Deck
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of April 2016

It will be tough to find a better buy on the Northeast side of Grand Rapids than this beautifully updated home. Complete with a newer roof, furnace, hot water heater and windows! Hardwood floors and newer carpet throughout the over 1700 finished square feet. Large living room with a picture window that brings in a ton of natural light. Large upstairs with two more bedrooms. Beautiful finished basement with a full bath and legal bedroom. Great deck and backyard with good size 1.5 stall garage. Come take a look today as it is sure to go fast!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brandon Gardner

Five Star Real Estate (Main) Listed on: 03/22/2016

Five Star Real Estate (Main)

Last Buyer's Agent

Lauren Karsten

Five Star Real Estate (Ada) License #6501375963

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,432

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 8,189 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 62x132
  • Level Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • 1 Bedroom in Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Mineral Rights Excluded

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,432

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1950
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 62X132
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1704.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1431.55
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: r-1
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Mineral Rights:No: Yes
  • Substructure:Daylight: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1104.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style Cape Cod: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Daylight
  • LivingArea: 1704.0
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Bedrooms: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Full Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 600.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 804.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 600.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 139900.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: 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

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Size Area: 0.19
  • Lot Dimensions: 62X132
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8189.0
  • Zoning Description: r-1
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1431.55
  • Tax Year: 2015

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 22, 2016
Closed on
Apr 29, 2016
Sold by
Edgcomb Andrea and Montgomery Andrea
Bought by
Opaleski Kristine
Seller's Agent
Brandon Gardner
Five Star Real Estate (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Lauren Karsten
Five Star Real Estate (Ada)
List Price
$139,900
Sold Price
$142,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,100
1.5%
Current Estimated Value
$287,400

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$145,400
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.45%
Original Mortgage
$134,900
Outstanding Balance
$108,426
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$168,183

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 26, 2011
Closed on
Jan 23, 2012
Sold by
Springleaf Financial Services Inc
Bought by
All In One Builders Inc
Seller's Agent
Joe Loftis
Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Joe Loftis
Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors
List Price
$79,900
Sold Price
$34,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,900
-57.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
39.76%
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
15%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 2011
Sold by
Courtright Melody Ann and Vandekerhoff Melody
Bought by
American General Financial Services De I

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 7, 2002
Sold by
Courtright Melody Ann and Vanderkerkhoff Melody Ann
Bought by
Courtright Melody Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$71,500
Interest Rate
6.08%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 30, 1997
Sold by
Vndkrkhf Vndkrkhf J J and Vndkrkhf Vndrhf M
Bought by
Montgomery Vndkrkhff and Montgomery Andrea

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 1995
Bought by
Montgomery Vandekerkhoff and Montgomery Andrea

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 20, 1995
Sold by
Broersma Broersma P P and Broersma Veurink A
Bought by
Montgomery Veurink A and Montgomery Andrea

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 1988
Bought by
Montgomery Andrea
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
Opaleski Kristine $142,000 First American Title Ins Co
All In One Builders Inc $34,000 Chicago Title
American General Financial Services De I $111,360 None Available
Courtright Melody Ann -- Michigan Title Company
Montgomery Vndkrkhff -- --
Montgomery Vandekerkhoff $62,000 --
Montgomery Veurink A $56,000 --
Montgomery Andrea $49,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Opaleski Kristine $134,900
Previous Owner Montgomery Andrea $103,050
Previous Owner Rettig Jeff $60,000
Previous Owner All In One Builders Inc $24,500
Previous Owner Courtright Melody Ann $104,180
Previous Owner Courtright Melody Ann $95,704
Previous Owner Courtright Melody Ann $92,507
Previous Owner Courtright Melody Ann $71,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/29/2016 04/29/16 Sold $142,000 +1.5% $83 / Sq Ft
03/23/2016 03/23/16 Pending -- -- --
03/22/2016 03/22/16 For Sale $139,900 +28.9% $82 / Sq Ft
05/30/2012 05/30/12 Sold $108,500 -1.3% $64 / Sq Ft
04/19/2012 04/19/12 Pending -- -- --
04/16/2012 04/16/12 For Sale $109,900 +223.2% $64 / Sq Ft
01/23/2012 01/23/12 Sold $34,000 -57.4% $31 / Sq Ft
12/27/2011 12/27/11 Pending -- -- --
08/26/2011 08/26/11 For Sale $79,900 -- $72 / 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 $3,523 $126,200 $0 $0
2024 $3,523 $115,000 $0 $0
2023 $3,495 $99,100 $0 $0
2022 $3,321 $85,000 $0 $0
2021 $3,236 $78,900 $0 $0
2020 $3,128 $72,600 $0 $0
2019 $3,202 $64,500 $0 $0
2018 $3,104 $59,700 $0 $0
2017 $3,028 $49,100 $0 $0
2016 $1,539 $45,700 $0 $0
2015 $1,432 $45,700 $0 $0
2013 -- $42,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Brandon Gardner

    Five Star Real Estate (Main)

    (616) 791-1500

    2 in this area

    65 Total Sales

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  • L

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Lauren Karsten

    Five Star Real Estate (Ada)

    (616) 690-8355

    4 in this area

    90 Total Sales

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  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Lindsay VanDuinen-Scully

    RE/MAX of G.R. Inc. (SE) - I

  • Joe Loftis

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Joe Loftis

    Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors

    (616) 450-8303

    3 in this area

    37 Total Sales

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  • E

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2012

    Erica Zeboor

    RE/MAX of G.R. Inc. (SE) - I

  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Kirk Skinner

    ERA Reardon Realty Great Lakes

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 16012122

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-17-354-020

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49505 Creston

1246 Houseman Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1246 Houseman Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 since 22 March 2016 and is currently estimated at $287,400, approximately $168 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 1246 Houseman Ave NE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Kent Hills School, Riverside Middle School, and Union High School.

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