NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1280 Royal County Down SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Forest Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,598,000 - $2,085,000

5 Beds
6 Baths
6,536 Sq Ft
$284/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 23, 2020

Last sale price $925,000 $142 Per Sq Ft

Est. 101% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,095/month

310 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • 4.2 Acre Lot
  • Recreation Room
  • Ada Elementary School Rated A
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of April 2020

Popular Tammarron North Estates. One owner, custom-built by Lance Chichester. Home offers the best in Amenities, Quality, & Elegance. Situated in the heart of Cascade. 4.5-acre tree lined site w/ abundant wild life. Gourmet Kitchen is truly a Chefs Delight. Main Floor Master Suite. 2 story Family Room w/ Fireplace. Upstairs includes 3 Bedrooms w/ WIC. Lower Level offers Home Theatre Room w/ 110'' Stewart Greyhawk Movie Screen, Additional Bedroom, Bathroom, Game Room, & Full Kitchen. Whole house HEPA Air Filtration System. LED lighting throughout. Dual Furnace & A/C system. Eagle Windows. 4.5 Stall Garage including Custom Cabinets, Stainless Steel Sink, & Industrial grade floor coating. Extensive Landscaping w/ Retaining Walls. Private backyard. Southern Exposure. Excellent site for a pool.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Postma

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH) License #6502114085 Listed on: 05/06/2019

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH)

Last Buyer's Agent

Kevin D. Anderson

Century 21 Affiliated (GR) License #6501319525

Century 21 Affiliated (GR)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,368

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • 4.2 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Shrub
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $200 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 4 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 6,536 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Built-In Desk
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Septic System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,368

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$200 per month

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2001
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 0
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 6536.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 15368.0
  • 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
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 2.0
  • Lot Description:Cul-De-Sac: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Landscape:Underground Sprinkler: Yes
  • Windows:Storms: Yes
  • Appliances:Built in Oven: Yes
  • Additional Items:Hot Tub Spa: Yes
  • Additional Items:Central Vacuum: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 4228.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Security Features:Security System: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built in Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Garage Door Opener, Hot Tub Spa, Kitchen Island
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 6536.0
  • Window Features: Storms, Screens, Insulated Windows
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Desk Built-In: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • List Price: 975000.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Cul-De-Sac
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 4.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 2400.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Association/Amenities

  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 2400.0
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Annually

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 4.2
  • Lot Size Area: 4.2
  • Lot Dimensions: 0
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 182952.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 15368.0
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2020
Sold by
Abernathy Troy A and Abernathy Jaime L
Bought by
Troy & Jaime Abernathy Trust
Current Estimated Value
$1,855,654

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$509,500
Outstanding Balance
$455,447
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,400,207

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 6, 2019
Closed on
Apr 23, 2020
Sold by
Schuurman Wayne A
Bought by
Abernathy Troy A and Abernathy Jaime L
Seller's Agent
John Postma
RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH)
Buyer's Agent
Kevin D. Anderson
Century 21 Affiliated (GR)
List Price
$1,275,000
Sold Price
$925,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$350,000
-27.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.68%
Original Mortgage
$229,600
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 2013
Sold by
Schuurman Maureen A
Bought by
Schuurman Wayne A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 1997
Bought by
Chichester Lance and Schuurman Wayne A
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
Troy & Jaime Abernathy Trust -- None Listed On Document
Abernathy Troy A $925,000 Chicago Title Of Mi Inc
Schuurman Wayne A -- None Available
Chichester Lance $190,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Troy & Jaime Abernathy Trust $509,500
Previous Owner Abernathy Troy A $510,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/23/2020 04/23/20 Sold $925,000 -27.5% $142 / Sq Ft
03/11/2020 03/11/20 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2019 05/06/19 For Sale $1,275,000 -- $195 / 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 $12,682 $734,800 $0 $0
2024 $12,682 $711,700 $0 $0
2023 $17,830 $577,200 $0 $0
2022 $17,404 $556,800 $0 $0
2021 $18,457 $586,300 $0 $0
2020 $10,447 $519,800 $0 $0
2019 $15,360 $489,300 $0 $0
2018 $15,161 $495,500 $0 $0
2017 $15,104 $479,300 $0 $0
2016 $14,578 $466,600 $0 $0
2015 -- $466,600 $0 $0
2013 -- $432,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • John Postma

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    John Postma

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (616) 975-5623

    118 in this area

    269 Total Sales

    John Postma
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  • Kevin D. Anderson

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Kevin D. Anderson

    Century 21 Affiliated (GR)

    (616) 889-2480

    41 Total Sales

    Kevin D. Anderson
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 19018750

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-19-05-227-030

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49546 Forest Hills

1280 Royal County Down SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1280 Royal County Down SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 since 06 May 2019 and is currently estimated at $1,855,654, approximately $283 per square foot. This property was built in 2001. 1280 Royal County Down SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Ada Elementary School, Central Woodlands 5/6 School, and Central Middle School.

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