NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1253 Bemis St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Eastown Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $300,000 - $358,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,735 Sq Ft
$192/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 26, 2023

Last sale price $300,000 $173 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,139/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Porch
  • Wood Siding
  • Wood Flooring
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 4-minute walk to Sigsbee Park

About This Home

As of May 2023

PLS SUBMIT OFFERS BY 5pm, 4/30 Stunning, nicely updated 3 bed 2 bath Eastown home! Completely move in ready: new roof, insulation, windows, brand new 2nd bath, new AC. Kitchen, baths, flooring, paint, mechanicals - this home is in great condition! Spacious living room with wood burning fireplace and beautiful hardwood floors. Super spacious dining w/ garden window and adjacent, additional study/ living /den (guest room) connecting to full bath. Bright kitchen w/ Butcher block countertops and stainless steel appliances make this your dream home. 3 generous bedrooms and walk-in closet (option for laundry rm) are found upstairs! Attic space is accessible from the bonus rm (optional 'balcony' access). Finish it to add additional 350+ SF for a playroom or studio. New drive/ garage may be added

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ingrid Anastasiu

Keller Williams GR East License #6501380705 Listed on: 04/25/2023

Keller Williams GR East

Last Buyer's Agent

Danielle Gortsema

Buskard Group Real Estate License #6501448467

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,890

Year Built

  • Built in 1914

Lot Details

  • 4,269

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,735 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Phone Available

Additional Features

  • Porch
  • Back Yard Fenced

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,890

Year Built

Built in 1914

Lot Details

0

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: 0
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1735.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2890.0
  • 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 Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1735.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1735.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 850.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 298000.0
  • Lot Features: 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:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 0
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2890.0
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2023
Closed on
May 26, 2023
Sold by
Zimmerman Charles
Bought by
Turcotte Drake and Doenges Madison
Seller's Agent
Ingrid Anastasiu
Keller Williams GR East
Buyer's Agent
Danielle Gortsema
Buskard Group Real Estate
List Price
$298,000
Sold Price
$300,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,000
0.67%
Views
76
Current Estimated Value
$333,076

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$33,076
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.50%
Original Mortgage
$285,000
Outstanding Balance
$278,281
Interest Rate
6.39%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$39,487

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 2018
Sold by
Custer Stephaine J and Vail Stephanie J
Bought by
Zimmerman Charles

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$162,011
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2015
Sold by
Mkb Properties Llc
Bought by
Custer Stephanie J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$106,400
Interest Rate
0.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2011
Sold by
Burgers Mark and Malone David
Bought by
Mkb Properties Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2010
Sold by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company
Bought by
Burgers Mark and Koopmans Ryan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 2009
Sold by
Sorensen James A and Black Bradley
Bought by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2006
Sold by
Sorensen James A
Bought by
Sorensen James A and Black Bradley

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$117,000
Interest Rate
8.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 14, 2001
Sold by
Spungen Tamra
Bought by
Crony Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$116,000
Interest Rate
7.06%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 1984

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 1980
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
Turcotte Drake $300,000 None Listed On Document
Zimmerman Charles $165,000 Amrock
Custer Stephanie J $112,000 Title Resource Agency
Mkb Properties Llc -- Title Resource Agency
Mkb Properties Llc -- None Available
Burgers Mark $34,500 Sterling Title Agency
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company $37,800 None Available
Sorensen James A -- Nations Title
Crony Llc $62,000 First American Title Ins Co
-- $22,700 --
-- $14,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Turcotte Drake $285,000
Previous Owner Zimmerman Charles $202,000
Previous Owner Zimmerman Charles $202,750
Previous Owner Zimmerman Charles $162,011
Previous Owner Custer Stephanie J $106,400
Previous Owner Burgers Mark $25,875
Previous Owner Sorensen James A $117,000
Previous Owner Sorensen James A $96,800
Previous Owner Sorensen James A $79,500
Previous Owner Crony Llc $116,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/26/2023 05/26/23 Sold $300,000 +0.7% $173 / Sq Ft
04/30/2023 04/30/23 Pending -- -- --
04/25/2023 04/25/23 For Sale $298,000 -- $172 / 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 $4,563 $156,300 $0 $0
2024 $4,563 $143,900 $0 $0
2023 $2,927 $131,100 $0 $0
2022 $2,857 $103,700 $0 $0
2021 $2,794 $96,000 $0 $0
2020 $2,671 $89,100 $0 $0
2019 $2,237 $79,500 $0 $0
2018 $2,237 $71,700 $0 $0
2017 $3,322 $62,400 $0 $0
2016 $3,338 $56,400 $0 $0
2015 $1,490 $56,400 $0 $0
2013 -- $47,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ingrid Anastasiu

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Ingrid Anastasiu

    Keller Williams GR East

    (616) 304-0938

    2 in this area

    218 Total Sales

    Ingrid Anastasiu
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Danielle Gortsema

    Buskard Group Real Estate

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 23012556

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-32-205-029

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49506 Eastown

1253 Bemis St SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1253 Bemis St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 since 25 April 2023 and is currently estimated at $333,076, approximately $191 per square foot. This property was built in 1914. 1253 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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