NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1361 Penn Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Creston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $193,000 - $255,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,222 Sq Ft
$188/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 21, 2012

Last sale price $19,000 $16 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1,111% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,337/month

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Attached Garage
  • Living Room
  • Wood Siding

About This Home

As of June 2012

Fenced Rear Yard, Enclosed Front Porch. Walk To Schools. HUD HOMES sold AS-IS. Buyer understands that neither the Seller nor the Listing Agent is making any guarantees as to the condition of the property and therefore will not be held liable. It is the responsibility of the Buyer to inspect the Property. The property may require a sidewalk repair that is the purchaser's responsibility.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

James Neal Graves

Leading Edge Realty LLC License #6501351967 Listed on: 05/04/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Roger Skutt

Agent History

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,374

Year Built

  • Built in 1921

Lot Details

  • 5,445

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,222 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Michigan Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,374

Year Built

Built in 1921

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1921
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 1222.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 20000.0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage: Yes

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 2014
Sold by
Gebremedhin Amete
Bought by
Gebrekristos Rahel
Total Days on Market
19
Current Estimated Value
$230,153

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 4, 2012
Closed on
Jun 14, 2012
Sold by
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development
Bought by
Gebremendhim Amete
Seller's Agent
James Neal Graves
Leading Edge Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Roger Skutt
Agent History
List Price
$20,000
Sold Price
$19,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,000
-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
21.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 6, 2012
Sold by
Citimortgage Inc
Bought by
The Secretary Of Housing & Urban Develop

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2011
Sold by
Hansen Kelli and Abn Amro Mortgage Group Inc
Bought by
Citimortgage Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 1994
Sold by
Dickson Dickson B B and Dickson Miller B
Bought by
Gebremdhim Amete

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 1987
Bought by
Gebremdhim Amete

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 1985
Bought by
Gebremdhim Amete
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
Gebrekristos Rahel -- None Available
Gebremendhim Amete $19,000 None Available
The Secretary Of Housing & Urban Develop -- None Available
Citimortgage Inc $74,503 None Available
Gebremdhim Amete -- --
Gebremdhim Amete $37,500 --
Gebremdhim Amete $11,500 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/21/2012 06/21/12 Sold $19,000 -5.0% $16 / Sq Ft
05/23/2012 05/23/12 Pending -- -- --
05/04/2012 05/04/12 For Sale $20,000 -- $16 / 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 $1,374 $85,000 $0 $0
2023 $1,316 $77,500 $0 $0
2022 $1,323 $68,400 $0 $0
2021 $1,436 $60,400 $0 $0
2020 $1,522 $52,600 $0 $0
2019 $1,389 $49,900 $0 $0
2018 $1,251 $44,900 $0 $0
2017 $1,218 $39,500 $0 $0
2016 $1,233 $34,800 $0 $0
2015 $1,146 $34,800 $0 $0
2013 -- $33,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    James Neal Graves

    Leading Edge Realty LLC

  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Roger Skutt

    Agent History

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 12024795

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-18-478-015

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49505 Creston

1361 Penn Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1361 Penn Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 since 04 May 2012 and is currently estimated at $230,153, approximately $188 per square foot. This property was built in 1921. 1361 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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