NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1256 Ellsmere St NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Creston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $321,000 - $356,999

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,060 Sq Ft
$164/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 23, 2016

Last sale price $162,000 $79 Per Sq Ft

Est. 109% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,051/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Recreation Room
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Wet Bar

About This Home

As of August 2016

This 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bathroom home will not disappoint, conveniently located in NE Grand Rapids. The main has 1 bedroom, full bath, large kitchen, formal dining room, living room and family room. Upstairs has 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom. The lower level has a den, laundry room, half bath and plenty of room for storage. Outside you will find a detached two car garage and fenced backyard.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jacob Heglund

JH Realty Partners License #6502360938 Listed on: 07/21/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Deering

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (Stndl) License #6502380327

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (Stndl)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,023

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 7,797 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x130
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,060 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,023

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1953
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 60x130
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2060.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2023.29
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RES
  • 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
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Additional Items:Wet Bar: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1660.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Architectural Style Cape Cod: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Wet Bar
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2060.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 159900.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • 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: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Size Area: 0.18
  • Lot Dimensions: 60x130
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7797.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2023.29
  • Tax Year: 2016

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 21, 2016
Closed on
Aug 23, 2016
Sold by
Schumacher Michael
Bought by
Swiger Susan and Kunnath Stephen
Seller's Agent
Jacob Heglund
JH Realty Partners
Buyer's Agent
Mark Deering
RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (Stndl)
List Price
$159,900
Sold Price
$162,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,100
1.31%
Current Estimated Value
$338,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$176,500
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.41%
Original Mortgage
$153,900
Outstanding Balance
$122,556
Interest Rate
3.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$215,944

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2011
Sold by
Gillain Matthew and Scanlan Megan
Bought by
Schumacher Michael

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$94,400
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2007
Sold by
Gaines Edwin R and Gaines Angela N
Bought by
Scanlan Megan and Gillain Matthew

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
6.28%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2005
Sold by
Dekam Andrea S
Bought by
Gaines Edwin R and Woehrmyer Angela N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$143,000
Interest Rate
5.69%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 2004
Sold by
Taylor Aaron R and Taylor Mary Beth
Bought by
Dekam Andrea S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$128,250
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 7, 1997
Sold by
Schmidt Schmidt J J and Schmidt M
Bought by
Robach Mary Beth and Schumacher Michael
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
Swiger Susan $162,000 None Available
Schumacher Michael $118,000 Midstate Title Agency Llc
Scanlan Megan $144,900 Chicago Title
Gaines Edwin R $147,500 --
Dekam Andrea S $135,000 Fatic
Robach Mary Beth $99,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Swiger Susan $153,900
Previous Owner Schumacher Michael $94,400
Previous Owner Scanlan Megan $100,000
Previous Owner Gaines Edwin R $143,000
Previous Owner Dekam Andrea S $128,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/23/2016 08/23/16 Sold $162,000 +1.3% $79 / Sq Ft
07/25/2016 07/25/16 Pending -- -- --
07/21/2016 07/21/16 For Sale $159,900 -- $78 / 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 $3,000 $164,300 $0 $0
2024 $3,000 $152,800 $0 $0
2023 $3,044 $133,900 $0 $0
2022 $2,890 $115,500 $0 $0
2021 $2,825 $106,800 $0 $0
2020 $2,701 $100,200 $0 $0
2019 $2,829 $89,700 $0 $0
2018 $2,732 $79,500 $0 $0
2017 $2,770 $70,600 $0 $0
2016 $2,175 $65,200 $0 $0
2015 $2,023 $65,200 $0 $0
2013 -- $59,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jacob Heglund

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Jacob Heglund

    JH Realty Partners

    (616) 813-8800

    2 in this area

    217 Total Sales

    Jacob Heglund
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  • Mark Deering

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Mark Deering

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (616) 292-6215

    9 in this area

    328 Total Sales

    Mark Deering
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 16037382

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-08-203-009

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49505 Creston

1256 Ellsmere St NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1256 Ellsmere St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 since 21 July 2016 and is currently estimated at $338,500, approximately $164 per square foot. This property was built in 1953. 1256 Ellsmere 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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