NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1261 Union Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Creston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $245,000 - $281,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,600 Sq Ft
$167/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 06, 2016

Last sale price $103,000 $64 Per Sq Ft

Est. 160% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,756/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Living Room
  • Recreation Room
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of September 2016

OPEN HOUSE 7/24 3-5PM! Beautifully updated home located on the NE side of Grand Rapids in Grand Rapids school district. With 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and plenty of space you are sure to love this home. The main level includes updated flooring (2010), one bed and a full bath with updated shower (2010). The kitchen is spacious and opens to the dining and living areas. The main level bedroom could also double as an office space with a view that opens to the backyard and lovely wooded deck (expanded in 2012). Desirable main level laundry as well. The upper level boasts another 3 spacious bedrooms and updated carpet (2010). The large backyard is fenced in and shaded. Exterior paint updated in 2014 and the home was re-insulated in 2013. This beautiful home won't last long. See it today

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jessica Tucker

Keller Williams GR East License #6506046244 Listed on: 08/01/2016

Keller Williams GR East

Last Buyer's Agent

Peter Bruinsma

Grand River Realty License #6502402583

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,990

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 4,356 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 105x42
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Property is zoned NA, NA

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,600 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,990

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1920
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 105x42
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1600.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1990.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: NA
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1600.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1600.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 109000.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): 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
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Lot Size Area: 0.1
  • Lot Dimensions: 105x42
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4356.0
  • Zoning Description: NA
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1990.0
  • Tax Year: 2015

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 2022
Sold by
Benjamin Durwood
Bought by
Durwood Properties Llc
Current Estimated Value
$267,481

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$168,000
Outstanding Balance
$158,486
Interest Rate
4.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$108,995

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2019
Sold by
Durwood Properties Llc
Bought by
Durwood Benjamin

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
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2017
Sold by
Durwood Benjamin
Bought by
Durwood Properties Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$464,900
Interest Rate
5.4%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 1, 2016
Closed on
Sep 6, 2016
Sold by
Fox Lucas C and Fox Denise
Bought by
Durwood Benjamin
Seller's Agent
Jessica Tucker
Keller Williams GR East
Buyer's Agent
Peter Bruinsma
Grand River Realty
List Price
$109,000
Sold Price
$103,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,000
-5.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.08%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 2004
Sold by
Armstrong Mark and Armstrong Amy
Bought by
Fox Denise and Fox Lucas C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$87,920
Interest Rate
6.34%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
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
Durwood Properties Llc -- None Listed On Document
Durwood Benjamin -- Silk Abstract Company
Durwood Properties Llc -- None Available
Durwood Benjamin $103,000 None Available
Fox Denise $109,900 Metropolitan Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Durwood Properties Llc $168,000
Previous Owner Durwood Benjamin $117,000
Previous Owner Durwood Properties Llc $464,900
Previous Owner Fox Denise $87,920
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/06/2016 09/06/16 Sold $103,000 -5.5% $64 / Sq Ft
08/03/2016 08/03/16 Pending -- -- --
08/01/2016 08/01/16 For Sale $109,000 -- $68 / 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 $4,038 $126,200 $0 $0
2024 $4,038 $112,000 $0 $0
2023 $3,860 $103,500 $0 $0
2022 $3,807 $91,400 $0 $0
2021 $3,710 $80,700 $0 $0
2020 $3,585 $70,100 $0 $0
2019 $3,268 $66,300 $0 $0
2018 $3,168 $59,800 $0 $0
2017 $2,738 $46,500 $0 $0
2016 $2,110 $40,700 $0 $0
2015 $1,295 $40,700 $0 $0
2013 -- $38,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jessica Tucker

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Jessica Tucker

    Keller Williams GR East

    (616) 307-2529

    4 in this area

    143 Total Sales

    Jessica Tucker
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  • Peter Bruinsma

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Peter Bruinsma

    Grand River Realty

    (616) 293-5731

    8 in this area

    189 Total Sales

    Peter Bruinsma
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 16037509

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-18-458-017

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49505 Creston

1261 Union Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1261 Union Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 since 01 August 2016 and is currently estimated at $267,481, approximately $167 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 1261 Union 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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