NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1453 Thornapple River Dr SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Forest Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $946,000 - $1,292,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,529 Sq Ft
$434/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 18, 2014

Last sale price $409,000 $162 Per Sq Ft

Est. 163% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,575/month

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 110 Feet of Waterfront
  • Fireplace in Kitchen
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Thornapple Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of August 2014

Waterfront living on the Thornapple River! Exceptional lot with no bluff and the wide part of the river. Original owners and very well maintained. Lots of hardwood and exposed brick in this one. Solarium on the water side as well as large deck and a patio. Home needs some updating but the setting is perfect. Newer cedar shake roof, newer furnace and all the appliances included, dock and boat lift included as well. Unique floor plan has lots of charm with main floor laundry and several fireplaces and wonderful river views from most of the living spaces. Two storage sheds for your toys as well as a large two stall attached garage. Be sure to see this one before it is too late!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mike Oostendorp

Keller Williams GR East License #6501201638 Listed on: 06/19/2014

Keller Williams GR East

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Oostendorp

Kellogg & Assoc.(West)INACTIVE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,562

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 0.48 Acre Lot
  • 110 Feet of Waterfront
  • Shrub
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Wood Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,529 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Garden Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Fireplace in Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic System
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,562

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bi-Level
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1962
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 110 * 190
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2529.0
  • General Property Info:Design: Bi-Level
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 5562.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Additional Items:Water SoftenerOwned: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 110.0
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Landscape:Underground Sprinkler: Yes
  • Outbuildings:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • Windows:Storms: Yes
  • Appliances:Built in Oven: Yes
  • Roofing:Wood: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1320.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Built in Oven
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Water Softener/Owned
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Formal Dining, Gas Log, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 2529.0
  • Window Features: Storms, Screens, Garden Window(s)
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes
  • Appliances:Cook Top: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Garden Window: Yes
  • Fireplace:Formal Dining: Yes
  • Fireplace:Kitchen: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Deck(s), 3 Season Room
  • List Price: 439000.0
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: Thornapple River
  • Waterfront Features: River
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Exterior Features 3 Season Room: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.48
  • Lot Size Area: 0.48
  • Lot Dimensions: 110 * 190
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20900.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5562.0
  • Tax Year: 2014

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 24, 2021
Sold by
Leavenworth Timothy and Leavenworth Jennifer
Bought by
Timothy And Jennifer Leavenworth Revocable Tr and Leavenworth
Current Estimated Value
$1,077,270

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 19, 2014
Closed on
Aug 18, 2014
Sold by
Bridgeman Vernon and Bridgeman Vera
Bought by
Leavenworth Timothy and Leavenworth Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Mike Oostendorp
Keller Williams GR East
Buyer's Agent
Mike Oostendorp
Keller Williams GR East
List Price
$439,000
Sold Price
$409,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-6.83%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.04%
Original Mortgage
$327,200
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
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
Timothy And Jennifer Leavenworth Revocable Tr -- None Listed On Document
Leavenworth Timothy $409,000 Grand Rapids Title Co Llc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Timothy $260,000
Previous Owner Leavenworth Timothy R $725,000
Previous Owner Leavenworth Timothy R $72,000
Previous Owner Leavenworth Timothy R $50,000
Previous Owner Leavenworth Timothy R $631,417
Previous Owner Leavenworth Timothy $327,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/18/2014 08/18/14 Sold $409,000 -6.8% $162 / Sq Ft
07/10/2014 07/10/14 Pending -- -- --
06/19/2014 06/19/14 For Sale $439,000 -- $174 / 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 $8,128 $596,000 $0 $0
2024 $8,128 $517,600 $0 $0
2023 $11,382 $446,300 $0 $0
2022 $11,013 $405,700 $0 $0
2021 $10,738 $411,000 $0 $0
2020 $7,257 $412,900 $0 $0
2019 $10,688 $393,500 $0 $0
2018 $10,568 $349,500 $0 $0
2017 $10,528 $314,000 $0 $0
2016 $10,166 $194,800 $0 $0
2015 -- $194,800 $0 $0
2013 -- $193,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Mike Oostendorp

    Keller Williams GR East

    (616) 957-1119

    8 in this area

    92 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Michael Oostendorp

    Kellogg & Assoc.(West)INACTIVE

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 14034510

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-19-04-276-032

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49546 Forest Hills

1453 Thornapple River Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1453 Thornapple River Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 since 19 June 2014 and is currently estimated at $1,098,689, approximately $434 per square foot. This property was built in 1962. 1453 Thornapple River Dr SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Thornapple Elementary School, Central Woodlands 5/6 School, and Central Middle School.

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