NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1311 Penn Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Creston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $239,741 - $285,000

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,484 Sq Ft
$177/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 21, 2021

Last sale price $139,000 $94 Per Sq Ft

Est. 89% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,783/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wooded Lot
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of October 2021

Solid traditional 2 story home located on NE side in quiet neighborhood. Ideal location minutes from highway, downtown, shopping and dining.
Highlight features include newer kitchen appliances, cabinets and flooring in 2019. Roof replaced in 2019 with warranty.
Nice sized front and side yards. 4 bedrooms (one is currently being used as laundry). First floor has plumbing for 2nd bathroom. Previously a wood stove on the premises, melted the siding as shown. Wood stove has been removed. Home is in need of many cosmetic updates and priced accordingly. Add your touches and make it a great home!
Possession is negotiable.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Porsha Davis

Five Star Real Estate (Eastown) Listed on: 09/09/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Tim VandenToorn

United Realty Services LLC License #6502392770

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,775

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 10,149 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80x127
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,484 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Basement
  • Michigan Basement
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Location

  • Mineral Rights Excluded

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Window Unit Heating System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,775

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1900
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 1484.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 149000.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Size Area: 0.23
  • Lot Dimensions: 80x127
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10149.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1775.0
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 9, 2021
Closed on
Oct 21, 2021
Sold by
Lewis Rick T
Bought by
Fadlon Felicia and Montalvo Christine
Seller's Agent
Porsha Davis
Five Star Real Estate (Eastown)
Buyer's Agent
Tim VandenToorn
United Realty Services LLC
List Price
$160,000
Sold Price
$139,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,000
-13.12%
Total Days on Market
12
Current Estimated Value
$262,185

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$123,185
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.82%
Original Mortgage
$111,200
Outstanding Balance
$103,148
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$148,137

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 2009
Sold by
Lewis Tracy Michelle
Bought by
Lewis Rick Todd

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 2, 2001
Sold by
Moskowitz David L and Moskowitz Patricia J
Bought by
Lewis Rick T and Lewis Tracy M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$74,000
Interest Rate
11.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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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
Fadlon Felicia $139,000 Star Title
Lewis Rick Todd -- None Available
Lewis Rick T $92,500 Metropolitan Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Fadlon Felicia $111,200
Previous Owner Lewis Rick $122,550
Previous Owner Lewis Rick T $104,500
Previous Owner Lewis Rick T $92,000
Previous Owner Lewis Rick T $74,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/21/2021 10/21/21 Sold $139,000 -13.1% $94 / Sq Ft
09/21/2021 09/21/21 Pending -- -- --
09/09/2021 09/09/21 For Sale $160,000 -- $108 / 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
2024 $4,695 $121,900 $0 $0
2023 $4,872 $110,200 $0 $0
2022 $4,453 $89,300 $0 $0
2021 $1,775 $78,800 $0 $0
2020 $1,697 $68,800 $0 $0
2019 $1,778 $65,500 $0 $0
2018 $1,717 $57,800 $0 $0
2017 $1,671 $55,600 $0 $0
2016 $1,691 $49,300 $0 $0
2015 $1,573 $49,300 $0 $0
2013 -- $46,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Porsha Davis

    Five Star Real Estate (Eastown)

  • Tim VandenToorn

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Tim VandenToorn

    United Realty Services LLC

    (616) 965-2304

    9 in this area

    92 Total Sales

    Tim VandenToorn
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 21104808

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-18-482-014

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49505 Creston

1311 Penn Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1311 Penn Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 since 09 September 2021 and is currently estimated at $262,185, approximately $176 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 1311 Penn 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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