NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1470 Briarcliff Dr SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Forest Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,214,000 - $2,958,197

5 Beds
3 Baths
3,425 Sq Ft
$563/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 18, 2018

Last sale price $2,375,000 $693 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,611/month

42 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Thornapple Elementary School Rated A
  • 2.75 Acre Lot
  • Recreation Room

About This Home

As of December 2018

Once in a lifetime opportunity to buy one of the biggest sites on the Thornapple River on one the most prestigious streets above the Ada Dam. Briarcliff is arguably the hottest riverfront address with millions of dollars of investment being made in both new and remodeled luxury homes. This very rare 2.75 acre site with 226 ft of prime water frontage has been in the same family since the 1960's. Special features include: quiet location at the end of a cul-de-sac, deep wooded lot affords tons of privacy, very gentle slope to the river for easy water access, southwest exposure over the river for breathtaking sunsets. Charming historic home built in 1938 includes the original masonry boathouse down at the water. Endless possibilities for creating your new exclusive river estate or enhance the charm of the existing home. Convenient camel back bridge location affords tons of navigable water up and down the river. Short distance to both the Village of Cascade and the new Ada Village redevelopment. Be sure to view both the aerial still shots and video for full perspective. Amazing!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ken Grashuis

Greenridge Realty (EGR) License #6501185090 Listed on: 10/03/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Ken Grashuis

Greenridge Realty (EGR) License #6501185090 Listed on: 10/03/2018

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,836

Year Built

  • Built in 1938

Lot Details

  • 2.75 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 226 x 480
  • Private Waterfront
  • 226 Feet of Waterfront
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Desk
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Garden Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Screened Porch

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Patio

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,836

Year Built

Built in 1938

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1938
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Architectural Style Cape Cod: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Stone, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
  • LivingArea: 3425.0
  • Window Features: Garden Window(s), Window Treatments
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 176.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1662.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Desk Built-In: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Garden Window: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 176.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • List Price: 2695000.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Cul-De-Sac
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Thornapple River
  • Waterfront Features: River
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Broadband
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Deeded Access: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 2.75
  • Lot Size Area: 2.75
  • Lot Dimensions: 226 x 480
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 119790.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10836.0
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 3, 2018
Closed on
Dec 18, 2018
Sold by
Suzanne S Elles Personal Residence Trust
Bought by
Four Pines Llc
Seller's Agent
Ken Grashuis
Greenridge Realty (EGR)
Buyer's Agent
Ken Grashuis
Greenridge Realty (EGR)
List Price
$2,695,000
Sold Price
$2,375,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$320,000
-11.87%
Total Days on Market
42
Current Estimated Value
$1,929,732

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$445,268
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.46%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2003
Sold by
Elles Suzanne and Elles Frank D
Bought by
Elles Suzanne S
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
Four Pines Llc -- Chicago Title Of Michigan
Elles Suzanne S -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/18/2018 12/18/18 Sold $2,375,000 -11.9% $693 / Sq Ft
11/14/2018 11/14/18 Pending -- -- --
10/03/2018 10/03/18 For Sale $2,695,000 -- $787 / 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 $21,345 $752,600 $0 $0
2023 $32,630 $699,200 $0 $0
2022 $31,668 $664,700 $0 $0
2021 $30,872 $666,600 $0 $0
2020 $18,563 $656,600 $0 $0
2019 $30,063 $595,600 $0 $0
2018 $10,876 $383,200 $0 $0
2017 $10,836 $354,600 $0 $0
2016 $10,466 $360,400 $0 $0
2015 -- $360,400 $0 $0
2013 -- $335,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ken Grashuis

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Ken Grashuis

    Greenridge Realty (EGR)

    (616) 974-6770

    60 in this area

    191 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 18048945

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-19-03-176-005

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49546 Forest Hills

1470 Briarcliff Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1470 Briarcliff Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 since 03 October 2018 and is currently estimated at $1,929,732, approximately $563 per square foot. This property was built in 1938. 1470 Briarcliff 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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