NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1256 Ford Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Creston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $216,000 - $230,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,429 Sq Ft
$158/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 01, 2018

Last sale price $115,000 $80 Per Sq Ft

Est. 96% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,311/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Patio
  • Wood Siding
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of June 2018

Move-in ready 3 bedroom, 2 bath house situated in desirable NE Grand Rapids. Updated kitchen comes equipped with a built-in oven, snack bar, and numerous cabinets for storage space. First floor master. 2 additional bedrooms upstairs. One of which could be a large second master with an attached bathroom and his/her closets. Basement features a huge entertainment area to be used as a man cave or rec area.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jason Titus

Independence Realty (Main) License #6501369363 Listed on: 04/20/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Nick Holtrop

EXP Realty (Grand Rapids) License #6501394826

EXP Realty (Grand Rapids)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $860

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • 3,627 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 39x93

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Oven
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$860

Year Built

Built in 1923

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: 1923
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 39x93
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1429.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 860.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1229.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Laminate Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style Cape Cod: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1429.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 200.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 726.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 200.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 109900.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: 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
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Lot Size Area: 0.08
  • Lot Dimensions: 39x93
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3627.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 860.0
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 7, 2024
Sold by
Abbott Samantha and Kreun Samantha L
Bought by
Abbott Joshua Broderick
Current Estimated Value
$225,192

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$70,000
Outstanding Balance
$19,199
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$205,993

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 20, 2018
Closed on
Jun 1, 2018
Sold by
Young Elizabeth and Golden Elizabeth M
Bought by
Abbott Oshua B and Kreun Samantha L
Seller's Agent
Jason Titus
Independence Realty (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Nick Holtrop
EXP Realty (Grand Rapids)
List Price
$109,900
Sold Price
$115,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
4.64%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.59%
Original Mortgage
$103,500
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 20, 2018
Closed on
May 30, 2018
Sold by
Golden James
Bought by
Young Elizabeth and Golden Elizabeth H
Seller's Agent
Jason Titus
Independence Realty (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Nick Holtrop
EXP Realty (Grand Rapids)
List Price
$109,900
Sold Price
$115,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
4.64%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$103,500
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 19, 2006
Sold by
Robertson Francine and Robertson Emeka
Bought by
Novastar Mortgage Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 23, 2004
Sold by
Swanzy Jason and Swanzy Jennifer
Bought by
Robertson Emeka and Robertson Francine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$78,400
Interest Rate
8.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 5, 1997
Sold by
Felde Felde L L and Felde Swanzy J
Bought by
Golden James W Elizabeth M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 1996
Sold by
Gross Gross M M and Gross Swanzy J
Bought by
Golden Swanzy J and Golden James W Elizabeth M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 1995
Sold by
Felde Felde L L and Felde Gross M
Bought by
Golden James W Elizabeth M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 1993
Sold by
Cherry Cherry D D and Cherry Felde L
Bought by
Golden James W Elizabeth M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 18, 1982
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
Abbott Joshua Broderick $60,000 None Listed On Document
Abbott Oshua B $116,000 None Available
Young Elizabeth -- None Available
Novastar Mortgage Inc -- None Available
Robertson Emeka $76,000 Nta
Golden James W Elizabeth M $44,000 --
Golden Swanzy J -- --
Golden James W Elizabeth M $44,000 --
Golden James W Elizabeth M $25,500 --
-- $25,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Abbott Joshua Broderick $70,000
Closed Abbott Joshua Broderick $93,000
Previous Owner Abbott Oshua B $103,500
Previous Owner Robertson Emeka $78,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/01/2018 06/01/18 Sold $115,000 +4.6% $80 / Sq Ft
04/21/2018 04/21/18 Pending -- -- --
04/20/2018 04/20/18 For Sale $109,900 -- $77 / 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 $1,403 $82,500 $0 $0
2024 $1,403 $77,100 $0 $0
2023 $1,423 $56,500 $0 $0
2022 $1,468 $56,400 $0 $0
2021 $1,321 $49,300 $0 $0
2020 $1,392 $42,900 $0 $0
2019 $1,416 $37,600 $0 $0
2018 $884 $33,300 $0 $0
2017 $860 $26,500 $0 $0
2016 $871 $25,900 $0 $0
2015 $810 $25,900 $0 $0
2013 -- $26,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jason Titus

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Jason Titus

    Independence Realty (Main)

    (616) 901-0771

    5 in this area

    197 Total Sales

    Jason Titus
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  • Nick Holtrop

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Nick Holtrop

    EXP Realty (Grand Rapids)

    (616) 481-2290

    2 in this area

    244 Total Sales

    Nick Holtrop
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 18014148

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-18-456-009

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49505 Creston

1256 Ford Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1256 Ford Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 since 20 April 2018 and is currently estimated at $225,192, approximately $157 per square foot. This property was built in 1923. 1256 Ford 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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