NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1420 Lafayette Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Creston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $213,000 - $251,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,234 Sq Ft
$193/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 10, 2019

Last sale price $145,000 $118 Per Sq Ft

Est. 64% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,465/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Porch

About This Home

As of September 2019

A gem of a home in the Creston neighborhood with 3 beds and 1.5 baths close to Kent Country Club, City High, an array of restaurants and amenities, and a quick commute to downtown. This home has the perfect combination of charm and modern day updates. Enjoy new windows, custom blinds, newer HVAC with CENTRAL AIR, new water heater in 2014, newer appliances and roof, and fresh paint. Lovely private paved driveway with 1.5 stall detached garage with workshop, huge front porch, FENCED IN back yard with deck surrounded by trees and greenery. Your main floor has a large living space, dining room, updated kitchen, and half bath. There are three bedrooms on the second floor with full bath and original clawfoot tub! Your lower level is spotless and perfect for storage or additional living space.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sarah Cortese

RE/MAX United (Beltline) License #6501392048 Listed on: 08/07/2019

RE/MAX United (Beltline)

Last Buyer's Agent

Traci Gresham

Five Star Real Estate-Holland License #6506048298

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,025

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 4,617 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x92
  • Decorative Fence
  • Shrub
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,234 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Garden Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Dining Area
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,025

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1926
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 50x92
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1234.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RES
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Landscape:Decor Fence: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1234.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Laminate Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Laminate, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Pantry
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1234.0
  • Window Features: Screens, Insulated Windows, Garden Window(s), Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Garden Window: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 140000.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): 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: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Area: 0.11
  • Lot Dimensions: 50x92
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4617.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 7, 2019
Closed on
Sep 10, 2019
Sold by
Amberman Richard and Amberman Patricia
Bought by
Hamlet Joshua
Seller's Agent
Sarah Cortese
RE/MAX United (Beltline)
Buyer's Agent
Traci Gresham
Five Star Real Estate-Holland
List Price
$140,000
Sold Price
$145,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
3.57%
Current Estimated Value
$237,807

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$92,807
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.57%
Original Mortgage
$137,750
Outstanding Balance
$121,684
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$115,235

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2014
Sold by
Amberman Richard
Bought by
Amberman Richard and Amberman Patricia

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2000
Bought by
Amberman Amberman R and Amberman Richard

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 16, 1999
Sold by
Swnbrg Swnbrg K K and Swnbrg Swanberg A
Bought by
Amberman Swanberg A and Amberman Richard

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 16, 1990
Sold by
Baker Baker E E and Baker Swanberg K
Bought by
Amberman Richard
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
Hamlet Joshua $145,000 Chicago Title Of Mi Inc
Amberman Richard -- None Available
Amberman Amberman R $74,300 --
Amberman Swanberg A -- --
Amberman Richard $220,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hamlet Joshua $137,750
Previous Owner Amberman Richard $13,380
Previous Owner Amberman Richard D $82,702
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/10/2019 09/10/19 Sold $145,000 +3.6% $118 / Sq Ft
08/10/2019 08/10/19 Pending -- -- --
08/07/2019 08/07/19 For Sale $140,000 -- $113 / 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 $2,025 $106,500 $0 $0
2024 $2,025 $99,700 $0 $0
2023 $2,054 $73,000 $0 $0
2022 $1,950 $72,900 $0 $0
2021 $1,907 $63,600 $0 $0
2020 $1,823 $55,300 $0 $0
2019 $320 $0 $0 $0
2018 $949 $41,600 $0 $0
2017 $0 $0 $0 $0
2016 $0 $0 $0 $0
2015 -- $0 $0 $0
2013 -- $30,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sarah Cortese

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Sarah Cortese

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (616) 889-3245

    41 Total Sales

    Sarah Cortese
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  • Traci Gresham

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Traci Gresham

    Five Star Real Estate-Holland

    (616) 268-9900

    90 Total Sales

    Traci Gresham
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 19037797

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-18-337-007

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49505 Creston

1420 Lafayette Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1420 Lafayette Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 since 07 August 2019 and is currently estimated at $237,807, approximately $192 per square foot. This property was built in 1926. 1420 Lafayette 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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