NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1318 Portland Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Creston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $240,000 - $275,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,244 Sq Ft
$209/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 02, 2016

Last sale price $118,400 $95 Per Sq Ft

Est. 119% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,531/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Window Unit Cooling System

About This Home

As of September 2016

Don't miss this charming, move-in-ready, 3BR 2BA home in downtown Grand Rapids! Main floor features newly renovated Kitchen and Full Bathroom. Wood floors throughout main level. 2 Bedrooms and another full bath upstairs. High efficiency furnace installed 5 years ago, and almost all plumbing and electric has been updated. Great screened in front porch, landscaping, and even has raspberry and asparagus plants in the backyard! Call Today! For information after-hours, or to submit an offer, please contact listing agent.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steven Volkers

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate Listed on: 07/14/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Robert Kennedy

Clarity Realty LLC License #6501366233

Clarity Realty LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,171

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 4,181 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x104
  • Shrub
  • Garden

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,244 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement
  • Michigan Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Window Unit Heating System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,171

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Levels: Bi-Level
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1910
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 40x104
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1244.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1171.39
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Unknown
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Window Unit(s): Yes
  • Substructure:Michigan Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1244.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Bi-Level: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Broadband, Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 1244.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 772.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • List Price: 110000.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Storm Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Lot Size Area: 0.1
  • Lot Dimensions: 40x104
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4181.0
  • Zoning Description: Unknown
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1171.39
  • Tax Year: 2016

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 14, 2016
Closed on
Sep 2, 2016
Sold by
Schalk Eric and Schalk Julie
Bought by
Klein Julia L and Avery Joshua A
Seller's Agent
Steven Volkers
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Robert Kennedy
Clarity Realty LLC
List Price
$110,000
Sold Price
$118,400
Premium/Discount to List
$8,400
7.64%
Current Estimated Value
$259,725

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$141,325
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.03%
Original Mortgage
$114,848
Outstanding Balance
$91,795
Interest Rate
3.45%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$167,930

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 2002
Sold by
Eikenhout Kristen
Bought by
Schalk Eric

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$91,278
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 1999
Sold by
Sonday Sonday J J and Sonday King S
Bought by
King King S and King K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 27, 1996
Sold by
Bpt Splt and Bpt Sonday J
Bought by
Schalk Sonday J and Schalk Eric

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 1994
Sold by
Bpt Verhil T and Bpt Spclts
Bought by
Schalk Eric

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 1991
Sold by
Velting Velting K K and Velting Verhil T
Bought by
Schalk Eric

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 1991
Sold by
Rocque Rocque C C and Rocque Velting K
Bought by
Schalk Eric

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 1980
Bought by
Schalk Eric
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
Klein Julia L $118,400 Attorney
Schalk Eric $92,000 Prime Title Services Llc
King King S $72,000 --
Schalk Sonday J $56,000 --
Schalk Eric -- --
Schalk Eric $53,900 --
Schalk Eric $38,000 --
Schalk Eric $32,700 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Klein Julia L $114,848
Previous Owner Schalk Eric $91,278
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/02/2016 09/02/16 Sold $118,400 +7.6% $95 / Sq Ft
07/16/2016 07/16/16 Pending -- -- --
07/14/2016 07/14/16 For Sale $110,000 -- $88 / 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 $1,845 $115,200 $0 $0
2024 $1,845 $102,300 $0 $0
2023 $1,872 $94,700 $0 $0
2022 $1,777 $83,600 $0 $0
2021 $1,738 $73,800 $0 $0
2020 $1,661 $64,100 $0 $0
2019 $1,740 $60,500 $0 $0
2018 $1,680 $53,200 $0 $0
2017 $1,636 $42,200 $0 $0
2016 $1,259 $36,900 $0 $0
2015 $1,171 $36,900 $0 $0
2013 -- $34,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Steven Volkers

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate

  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Robert Kennedy

    Clarity Realty LLC

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 16036014

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-18-486-013

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49505 Creston

1318 Portland Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1318 Portland Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 since 14 July 2016 and is currently estimated at $259,725, approximately $208 per square foot. This property was built in 1910. 1318 Portland 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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