NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1444 Garfield Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504

West Grand Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $298,000 - $321,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,680 Sq Ft
$186/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 22, 2021

Last sale price $250,000 $149 Per Sq Ft

Est. 22% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,924/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Screened Porch
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of December 2021

Fresh with a 2022 color palette of deep navy, cognac and emerald green accents, this home exudes charm, warmth and a settle-right-in vibe. Absolutely everything has been updated and renovated in the past 5 years including furnace, air conditioner, water heater, kitchen, all flooring, bathrooms, plumbing and electrical. Roof replaced in 2011 too! Enormous kitchen will host all your friends for the holidays. Private screened front porch, oversized back deck, nice yard, private driveway and large shed offers lots of outdoor functionality. Basement is clean and dry and ready for more rec space too! Stainless steel appliances included. This home is a true must see and gem near parks and amenities. Seller directs agent to hold any/all offers until Monday Nov. 22 at 3pm.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Erin Fester

EXP Realty (Grand Rapids) Listed on: 11/18/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Paul Marantette

Green Square Properties LLC License #6506048443

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,660

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 42x123
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,680 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Screens
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Built-In Gas Oven
  • Cooktop

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Location

  • Mineral Rights

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,660

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

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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: 42x123
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1680.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2660.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Mineral Rights:Yes: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:High-Speed Internet: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1680.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Laminate Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Gas Oven, Cooktop, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1680.0
  • Window Features: Screens
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Appliances:Cook Top: Yes
  • Appliances:Built-In Gas Oven: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • List Price: 219900.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Sidewalk
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • 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
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, High-Speed Internet
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size Area: 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: 42x123
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5227.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2660.0
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 18, 2021
Closed on
Dec 22, 2021
Sold by
Alexandria Lynn
Bought by
Dornbos Aaron and Grzegorczyk Kelly
Seller's Agent
Erin Fester
EXP Realty (Grand Rapids)
Buyer's Agent
Paul Marantette
Green Square Properties LLC
List Price
$219,900
Sold Price
$250,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,100
13.69%
Current Estimated Value
$305,374

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$55,374
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.96%
Original Mortgage
$237,500
Outstanding Balance
$220,250
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$77,969

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 11, 2020
Closed on
Sep 8, 2020
Sold by
Vanderson Jeffrey J and Vanderson Jennifer L
Bought by
Lynn Alexandria
Seller's Agent
Tonia Bybee
Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt
Buyer's Agent
Erin Fester
GR Home Team
List Price
$179,900
Sold Price
$191,750
Premium/Discount to List
$11,850
6.59%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
22.64%
Original Mortgage
$184,300
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 21, 2019
Closed on
Apr 26, 2019
Sold by
Vanderson Jeffrey J and Vanderson Jennifer L
Bought by
Vanderson Jeffrey J and Vanderson Jennifer L
Seller's Agent
Benjamin Palasek
Key Realty
Buyer's Agent
Tonia Bybee
Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt
List Price
$139,900
Sold Price
$155,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,100
10.79%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.93%
Original Mortgage
$116,250
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 28, 2018
Sold by
Dominiguez Rocky
Bought by
First Guaranty Corporation

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 2015
Sold by
Canniff Paula
Bought by
Dominguez Rocky

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$78,551
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 27, 2012
Closed on
Oct 15, 2012
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Canniff Paula
Seller's Agent
Michael Balsitis
Bellabay Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Sandy DeVormer
Michigan Residential Prop
List Price
$25,000
Sold Price
$41,025
Premium/Discount to List
$16,025
64.1%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 2, 2011
Sold by
Onewest Bank Fsb
Bought by
Fannie Mae and Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 23, 2011
Sold by
Peterson Lillian
Bought by
Onewest Bank Fsb
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
Dornbos Aaron $250,000 First American Title
Lynn Alexandria $191,750 Ata National Title Group
Lynn Alexandria $191,750 Ata National Title Group
Vanderson Jeffrey J -- Chicago Title Of Mi Inc
Vanderson Jeffrey J $155,000 Grand Rapids Title Co Llc
First Guaranty Corporation $81,262 None Available
Dominguez Rocky $80,000 Sun Title Agency Of Mi Llc
Canniff Paula $41,025 Prism Title & Closing Servic
Fannie Mae -- None Available
Onewest Bank Fsb $55,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Dornbos Aaron $237,500
Previous Owner Lynn Alexandria $184,300
Previous Owner Vanderson Jeffrey J $116,250
Previous Owner Dominguez Rocky $78,551
Previous Owner Peterson Lillian $147,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/22/2021 12/22/21 Sold $250,000 +13.7% $149 / Sq Ft
11/22/2021 11/22/21 Pending -- -- --
11/18/2021 11/18/21 For Sale $219,900 +14.7% $131 / Sq Ft
09/04/2020 09/04/20 Sold $191,750 +6.6% $114 / Sq Ft
08/13/2020 08/13/20 Pending -- -- --
08/11/2020 08/11/20 For Sale $179,900 +16.1% $107 / Sq Ft
04/26/2019 04/26/19 Sold $155,000 +10.8% $92 / Sq Ft
03/26/2019 03/26/19 Pending -- -- --
03/21/2019 03/21/19 For Sale $139,900 +241.0% $83 / Sq Ft
10/23/2012 10/23/12 Sold $41,025 +64.1% $24 / Sq Ft
09/28/2012 09/28/12 Pending -- -- --
08/27/2012 08/27/12 For Sale $25,000 -- $15 / 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 $3,027 $137,100 $0 $0
2024 $3,027 $122,800 $0 $0
2023 $3,072 $105,500 $0 $0
2022 $2,916 $86,600 $0 $0
2021 $2,714 $79,800 $0 $0
2020 $2,514 $72,500 $0 $0
2019 $1,778 $64,500 $0 $0
2018 $1,717 $56,400 $0 $0
2017 $1,671 $47,900 $0 $0
2016 $1,779 $44,200 $0 $0
2015 $1,364 $44,200 $0 $0
2013 -- $40,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • E

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Erin Fester

    EXP Realty (Grand Rapids)

  • Paul Marantette

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Paul Marantette

    Green Square Properties LLC

    (313) 727-5570

    6 in this area

    104 Total Sales

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Tonia Bybee

    Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt

    (616) 318-5587

    1 in this area

    35 Total Sales

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  • Benjamin Palasek

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Benjamin Palasek

    Key Realty

    (616) 318-6645

    1 in this area

    52 Total Sales

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  • Michael Balsitis

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Michael Balsitis

    Bellabay Realty LLC

    (616) 813-5522

    36 Total Sales

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  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Sandy DeVormer

    Michigan Residential Prop

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 21115663

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-13-14-405-004

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49504 West Grand

1444 Garfield Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1444 Garfield Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 since 18 November 2021 and is currently estimated at $311,766, approximately $185 per square foot. This property was built in 1926. 1444 Garfield Ave NW is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Westwood Middle School, Union High School, and NexTech High School.

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