NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1261 Ellsmere St NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Creston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $313,000 - $337,632

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,904 Sq Ft
$169/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 01, 2023

Last sale price $275,000 $144 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,131/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Dining Area
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Wood Burning Fireplace

About This Home

As of September 2023

Well taken care of 3 bedroom home located on the popular NE side of Grand Rapids in quiet, walkable neighborhood. Close to Cheshire, Creston, and Knapp's Corner and just a short walk to the beautiful Huff Park. This home features 2 bedrooms on the main level, a living room and family room on the main, and a 3 season porch perfect for relaxing. Upstairs you will find the large bedroom along with some extra living space and easy attic access for plenty of storage! This home also features wood floors under the carpet, a wood burning fireplace, underground sprinkling, 30 amp plug in garage for generator, new fridge, newer furnace (2018), rebricked fireplace, and a nice big backyard.
A quick note from the family that loved this home for many years:
''Love and laughter have echoed throughout this beautiful home with the original owner and his family for the last seventy years. Countless family photos have been taken in front of the custom brick fireplace and many quiet evenings were spent on the screened in porch watching the fireflies in the backyard. It is now time for another loving [owner] to make their own precious memories here in their new home."

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Scot Kellogg

616 Realty LLC License #6502367308 Listed on: 07/26/2023

616 Realty LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Micaela Rundhaug

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (South) License #6501428574

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (South)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,440

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 7,797 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x130

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,904 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Location

  • Mineral Rights Excluded

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,440

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: 1904.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2440.0
  • 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
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Mineral Rights:No: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1904.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style Cape Cod: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Washer
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1904.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 786.0
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: 3 Season Room
  • List Price: 279900.0
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Features 3 Season Room: 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
  • 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: 2440.0
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 26, 2023
Closed on
Sep 1, 2023
Sold by
Bodbyl Carol J
Bought by
Chappell Katherine
Seller's Agent
Scot Kellogg
616 Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Micaela Rundhaug
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (South)
List Price
$279,900
Sold Price
$275,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-1.75%
Views
38
Current Estimated Value
$321,908

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$46,908
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.79%
Original Mortgage
$266,750
Outstanding Balance
$260,932
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$60,976

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 2019
Sold by
Bodbyl James E
Bought by
Bodbyl James E and The James E Bodbyl Living Trus
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
Chappell Katherine $275,000 None Listed On Document
Bodbyl James E -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Chappell Katherine $266,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/01/2023 09/01/23 Sold $275,000 -1.8% $144 / Sq Ft
07/31/2023 07/31/23 Pending -- -- --
07/26/2023 07/26/23 For Sale $279,900 -- $147 / 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 $5,000 $169,500 $0 $0
2024 $5,000 $157,700 $0 $0
2023 $2,472 $138,400 $0 $0
2022 $138 $119,400 $0 $0
2021 $2,295 $107,100 $0 $0
2020 $2,194 $100,400 $0 $0
2019 $2,298 $89,900 $0 $0
2018 $2,219 $79,700 $0 $0
2017 $2,106 $69,300 $0 $0
2016 $2,132 $63,900 $0 $0
2015 $1,982 $63,900 $0 $0
2013 -- $58,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Scot Kellogg

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Scot Kellogg

    616 Realty LLC

    (616) 293-5117

    9 in this area

    153 Total Sales

    Scot Kellogg
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Micaela Rundhaug

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (South)

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  • Mark Brace

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Mark Brace

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

    (616) 447-7025

    27 in this area

    836 Total Sales

    Mark Brace
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 23026783

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-08-202-011

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49505 Creston

1261 Ellsmere St NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1261 Ellsmere St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 since 26 July 2023 and is currently estimated at $321,908, approximately $169 per square foot. This property was built in 1953. 1261 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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