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Seller's Agent in 2025
David Kirchgessner
Greenridge Realty (EGR)
(616) 617-4644
1 in this area
65 Total Sales
1328 Bemis St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Eastown Neighborhood
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,968
Sq Ft
5,271
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Craftsman Architecture
- Wood Flooring
- Porch
- Deck
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- 5-minute walk to Sigsbee Park
About This Home
As of July 20251328 Bemis has all the charm you'd expect in a classic Eastown Craftsman with hardwood floors, original oak trim, and stunning leaded glass windows. The first floor welcomes you with a charming foyer, living room and formal dining room. The kitchen has a wonderful layout with plenty of counter space, and storage. Upstairs you'll find 4 bedrooms, an updated full bathroom plus a lovely home office overlooking the backyard. The walk up 3rd floor is spacious and with a little updating would make a fantastic studio or bedroom. The basement features a laundry room, shower and an additional rec room. The backyard deck overlooks the private, fenced in backyard and detached 2 stall garage. Just a short distance to parks, schools and restaurants.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,192
Year Built
- Built in 1913
Lot Details
- 5,271 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 42x125
- Back Yard Fenced
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
Home Design
- Craftsman Architecture
- Composition Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Replacement Windows
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Wood Flooring
Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in Basement
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Porch
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 18, 2025
Closed on
Jul 31, 2025
Sold by
Barbara Draughon Revocable Living Trust and Draughon Barbara
Bought by
Fethke Kevin and Fethke Jill
Seller's Agent
David Kirchgessner
Greenridge Realty (EGR)
Buyer's Agent
Laurie Zokoe
Five Star Real Estate (Tallmadge)
List Price
$369,900
Sold Price
$356,400
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,500
-3.65%
Views
54
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.56%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 28, 2020
Closed on
Mar 20, 2020
Sold by
Draughon Barbara
Bought by
Draughon Barbara and Draughon Barbara Rlt
Seller's Agent
Scott Holwerda
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Cascade)
Buyer's Agent
David Kirchgessner
Greenridge Realty (EGR)
List Price
$199,500
Sold Price
$228,500
Premium/Discount to List
$29,000
14.54%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.55%
Original Mortgage
$171,375
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 28, 2020
Closed on
Mar 2, 2020
Sold by
Wysocki Cameron and Wysocki Karin
Bought by
Draughon Barbara
Seller's Agent
Scott Holwerda
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Cascade)
Buyer's Agent
David Kirchgessner
Greenridge Realty (EGR)
List Price
$199,500
Sold Price
$228,500
Premium/Discount to List
$29,000
14.54%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$171,375
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 7, 2017
Closed on
Oct 3, 2017
Sold by
Clarks Fork Llc
Bought by
Wysocki Cameron and Wysocki Karin
Seller's Agent
Jake Hogeboom
HomeRealty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Scott Holwerda
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Cascade)
List Price
$179,900
Sold Price
$170,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-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
13.06%
Original Mortgage
$136,000
Interest Rate
3.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 22, 2012
Closed on
Apr 27, 2012
Sold by
Aurora Loan Services Llc
Bought by
Clarks Fork Llc
Seller's Agent
John Hilton
Success Realty West Michigan
Buyer's Agent
Jake Hogeboom
HomeRealty, LLC
List Price
$59,000
Sold Price
$59,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
21.56%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 31, 2011
Sold by
Brunan Jeremy
Bought by
Aurora Loan Services Llc
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 26, 2010
Sold by
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems
Bought by
Aurora Loan Services Llc
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 21, 2010
Sold by
Brunan Jeremy
Bought by
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 15, 2006
Sold by
Brunan Jeremy
Bought by
Brunan Enterprises Llc
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 7, 2005
Sold by
Peralta Ramon R and Peralta Anna M
Bought by
Brunan Jeremy
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$86,400
Interest Rate
5.83%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 20, 2003
Sold by
Moore Miguel and Moore Nora G
Bought by
Peralta Ramon R and Peralta Anna M
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 2, 1993
Sold by
Fir Nat and Fir Moore M
Bought by
Clarks Fork Llc
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 26, 1984
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 6, 1984
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 31, 1983
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $356,400 | Chicago Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $228,500 | Cearstream Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $170,000 | None Available | |
| Deed | $59,000 | None Available | |
| Sheriffs Deed | $99,313 | None Available | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Sheriffs Deed | $84,436 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $108,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $17,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $10,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $15,500 | -- | |
| Deed | $2,100 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $171,375 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $136,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $86,400 | Fannie Mae Freddie Mac |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/31/2025 07/31/25 | Sold | $356,400 | -3.6% | $181 / Sq Ft |
| 07/03/2025 07/03/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/18/2025 06/18/25 | For Sale | $369,900 | +61.9% | $188 / Sq Ft |
| 03/02/2020 03/02/20 | Sold | $228,500 | +14.5% | $117 / Sq Ft |
| 02/03/2020 02/03/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/28/2020 01/28/20 | For Sale | $199,500 | +17.4% | $102 / Sq Ft |
| 10/03/2017 10/03/17 | Sold | $170,000 | -5.5% | $78 / Sq Ft |
| 08/25/2017 08/25/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/07/2017 08/07/17 | For Sale | $179,900 | +204.9% | $83 / Sq Ft |
| 05/04/2012 05/04/12 | Sold | $59,000 | 0.0% | $30 / Sq Ft |
| 04/05/2012 04/05/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/22/2012 03/22/12 | For Sale | $59,000 | -- | $30 / Sq Ft |
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $3,947 | $164,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $3,947 | $151,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $4,005 | $138,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $3,802 | $118,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $3,717 | $109,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $2,810 | $101,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $2,944 | $90,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $2,843 | $81,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $2,546 | $70,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $2,559 | $64,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $2,438 | $64,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2013 | -- | $46,200 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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David Kirchgessner
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Laurie Zokoe
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Laurie Zokoe
Five Star Real Estate (Tallmadge)
(616) 901-9632
1 in this area
734 Total Sales
-
Scott Holwerda
S
Seller's Agent in 2020
Scott Holwerda
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Cascade)
(616) 291-2463
67 Total Sales
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Jake Hogeboom
Seller's Agent in 2017
Jake Hogeboom
HomeRealty, LLC
(616) 935-9001
42 Total Sales
-
J
Seller's Agent in 2012
John Hilton
Success Realty West Michigan
-
K
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2012
Kristi Peterson
Agent History
Map
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 25029291
APN: 41-14-32-208-008
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