NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1255 Farnsworth Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Forest Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $551,685 - $580,000

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,838 Sq Ft
$200/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 26, 2018

Last sale price $305,000 $107 Per Sq Ft

Est. 86% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,521/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wooded Lot
  • Meadow Brook Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Den

About This Home

As of February 2018

Beautiful Creekside Estates home located in the Forest Hills Northern school district. This one owner home is situated on a fantastic cul-de-sac wooded lot with nature preserve behind home. This 2 story home has 5 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. Entertaining size family room with fireplace which opens to kitchen with center island and breakfast bar area. Sliders out to large deck and private wood backyard. Nice formal dining room and separate living room/sitting area. Main floor laundry and half bath finish the main floor. Upstairs there are 4 bedroom and 2 full baths. Wonderful master bedroom suite with large walk in closet and beautiful private bath. Lower level walkout family room and bar area. The 5th bedroom in lower level just needs the closet finished. Roughed in plumbing for 3rd full bath. Lots of storage in the lower level. The garage has an extra bump out which is great for all the bikes and lawn mower. Association fee $150.00 annually.This home is a must see.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Craig Kishman

Kishman Realty LLC License #6501228517 Listed on: 01/18/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Hwee-Ping Koh (Karen)

Five Star Real Estate (Ada) License #6501403184

Five Star Real Estate (Ada)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,530

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 81 x 152
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $13 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,838 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Snack Bar or Counter
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,530

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$13 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1998
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 81 x 152
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2838.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 4530.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: 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
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Landscape:Underground Sprinkler: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2088.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Contemporary: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Center Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 2838.0
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 299900.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk, Wooded
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): 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 Fee: 150.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Association/Amenities

  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 150.0
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Annually

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.28
  • Lot Size Area: 0.28
  • Lot Dimensions: 81 x 152
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12312.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4530.0
  • Tax Year: 2017

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 18, 2018
Closed on
Feb 26, 2018
Sold by
Gzuba Michellle L
Bought by
Huang Zhijun and Cui Wei
Seller's Agent
Craig Kishman
Kishman Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Hwee-Ping Koh (Karen)
Five Star Real Estate (Ada)
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$305,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
1.7%
Current Estimated Value
$567,421

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$262,421
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.43%
Original Mortgage
$213,500
Outstanding Balance
$181,455
Interest Rate
4.04%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$385,966

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2010
Sold by
Johnson Walter Scott
Bought by
Johnson Michelle Louise
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
Huang Zhijun $305,000 None Available
Johnson Michelle Louise -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Huang Zhijun $213,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/26/2018 02/26/18 Sold $305,000 +1.7% $107 / Sq Ft
01/19/2018 01/19/18 Pending -- -- --
01/18/2018 01/18/18 For Sale $299,900 -- $106 / 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 $6,097 $241,800 $0 $0
2024 $6,097 $220,500 $0 $0
2023 $6,574 $192,100 $0 $0
2022 $6,164 $180,600 $0 $0
2021 $6,003 $167,400 $0 $0
2020 $4,957 $159,000 $0 $0
2019 $4,568 $148,600 $0 $0
2018 $4,568 $145,600 $0 $0
2017 $4,529 $135,400 $0 $0
2016 $4,394 $126,400 $0 $0
2015 $4,343 $126,400 $0 $0
2013 -- $120,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Craig Kishman

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Craig Kishman

    Kishman Realty LLC

    (616) 813-3592

    2 in this area

    68 Total Sales

    Craig Kishman
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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Hwee-Ping Koh (Karen)

    Five Star Real Estate (Ada)

    (616) 856-6463

    26 in this area

    86 Total Sales

    Hwee-Ping Koh (Karen)
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 18001834

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-01-129-010

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49546 Forest Hills

1255 Farnsworth Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1255 Farnsworth Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 since 18 January 2018 and is currently estimated at $567,421, approximately $199 per square foot. This property was built in 1998. 1255 Farnsworth Ave SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Meadow Brook Elementary School, Northern Trails 5/6 School, and Northern Hills Middle School.

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