NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1374 Penn Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Creston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $243,000 - $280,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,690 Sq Ft
$156/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 08, 2016

Last sale price $119,000 $70 Per Sq Ft

Est. 121% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,588/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Patio

About This Home

As of April 2016

Great feel from the moment you walk into this cute Grand Rapids home. Great starter home for a small family, roommates or someone single. Upstairs offers two large bedrooms and 1 bath. Home offers a formal dining room off the kitchen, living room & .5 bath on the main level. Plenty of room in the basement offering rec room and storage. Laundry on lower level. 1 stall attached garage and room for the kids to play outside in the yard. Don't miss this opportunity to capture your downtown living experience!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rennie Barton

City2Shore Real Estate Inc. Listed on: 02/26/2016

Co-Listed By

Ryan Kelley

City2Shore Real Estate Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Ben Iwema

RE/MAX Of Grand Rapids License #6501389785

RE/MAX Of Grand Rapids

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,463

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 5,140 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 86x60
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,690 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,463

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1925
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Disposal, Microwave
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1690.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 109900.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Sidewalk
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size Area: 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: 86X60
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5140.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1462.57
  • Tax Year: 2016

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 26, 2016
Closed on
Apr 8, 2016
Sold by
Langbehn Jacob and Langbehn Katherine
Bought by
Malone Austin
Seller's Agent
Rennie Barton
City2Shore Real Estate Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Ben Iwema
RE/MAX Of Grand Rapids
List Price
$109,900
Sold Price
$119,000
Premium/Discount to List
$9,100
8.28%
Total Days on Market
4
Current Estimated Value
$263,397

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$144,397
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.96%
Original Mortgage
$95,200
Outstanding Balance
$76,719
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$184,171

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 2008
Sold by
Knorr Jon P and Knorr Jon
Bought by
Langbehn Jacob

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$97,000
Interest Rate
5.74%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 13, 1998
Sold by
Gspr Gspr E E and Gspr Knorr J
Bought by
Langbehn Knorr J and Langbehn Jacob

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 1992
Sold by
Serba Serba J J and Serba Gasper E
Bought by
Langbehn Jacob

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 1986
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
Malone Austin $119,000 None Available
Langbehn Jacob $97,000 Chicago Title
Langbehn Knorr J $72,500 --
Langbehn Jacob $56,900 --
-- $37,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Malone Austin $95,200
Previous Owner Langbehn Jacob $97,000
Previous Owner Knorr Jon P $97,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/08/2016 04/08/16 Sold $119,000 +8.3% $70 / Sq Ft
03/01/2016 03/01/16 Pending -- -- --
02/26/2016 02/26/16 For Sale $109,900 -- $65 / 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 $2,278 $115,300 $0 $0
2023 $2,311 $105,900 $0 $0
2022 $2,194 $93,500 $0 $0
2021 $2,146 $82,500 $0 $0
2020 $2,051 $71,900 $0 $0
2019 $2,148 $68,100 $0 $0
2018 $2,075 $61,900 $0 $0
2017 $2,019 $52,300 $0 $0
2016 $1,573 $45,900 $0 $0
2015 $1,463 $45,900 $0 $0
2013 -- $43,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Rennie Barton

    City2Shore Real Estate Inc.

  • R

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    Ryan Kelley

    City2Shore Real Estate Inc.

  • Ben Iwema

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Ben Iwema

    RE/MAX

    (616) 822-4388

    1 in this area

    161 Total Sales

    Ben Iwema
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  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Benjamin Iwema

    RE/MAX Michigan

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 16007739

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-18-479-001

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49505 Creston

1374 Penn Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1374 Penn Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 since 26 February 2016 and is currently estimated at $263,397, approximately $155 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 1374 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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