NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1494 Leonard St NW Grand Rapids, MI 49534

Estimated Value: $210,000 - $368,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,363 Sq Ft
$218/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 16, 2021

Last sale price $235,000 $172 Per Sq Ft

Est. 27% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,717/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 1-Story Property
  • 2-minute walk to Tallmadge Township Park
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of August 2021

Three Bedroom renovated home across from Tallmadge Park. Home was completely remodeled in 2020. The home features a large entry way with lots of natural light, new kitchen cabinets, granite countertops, open shelving, new appliances, and vinyl plank flooring. New garage door, exterior lighting, gutters on the back of the home, large yard with an invisible fence (collar not included). Home has new AC unit, new water softener, water heater, and updated electrical and plumbing.

Well & Septic inspection has been completed with acceptable findings and is included in docs.

Seller is a licensed real estate agent in the state of Michigan.

Seller has directed listing agent to hold all offers until 7/19/21 at 1pm.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Todd Smith

EXP Realty LLC License #6501434668 Listed on: 07/14/2021

EXP Realty LLC

Co-Listed By

Matthew Brase

EXP Realty LLC License #6501361640

Last Buyer's Agent

Ruthanne DeWitt

Keller Williams GR East License #6501424976

Keller Williams GR East

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,316

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 0.55 Acre Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,363 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Crawl Space
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Septic System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,316

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1945
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Slab
  • LivingArea: 1363.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 199000.0
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

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: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.55
  • Lot Size Area: 0.55
  • Lot Dimensions: unknown
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 23958.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1316.0
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 14, 2021
Closed on
Aug 15, 2021
Sold by
Smith Todd
Bought by
Bayer Kenneth
Seller's Agent
Todd Smith
EXP Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Ruthanne DeWitt
Keller Williams GR East
List Price
$199,000
Sold Price
$235,000
Premium/Discount to List
$36,000
18.09%
Total Days on Market
5
Current Estimated Value
$297,756

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$62,756
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.44%
Original Mortgage
$230,743
Outstanding Balance
$211,619
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$86,137

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2020
Sold by
Brown Anthony A and Bosscher Vicki D
Bought by
Smith Todd

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$82,500
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 2005
Sold by
Westveld Lucinda A
Bought by
Bosscher Vicki D and Brown Anthony A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$96,500
Interest Rate
6.04%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 2004
Sold by
Westveld Marvin
Bought by
Westveld Lucinda A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$70,700
Interest Rate
5.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2003
Sold by
Terpstra Jim
Bought by
Westveld Marvin and Westveld Cindy
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
Bayer Kenneth $235,000 None Available
Smith Todd $84,000 Nations Title Agency
Bosscher Vicki D $89,900 Fatic
Westveld Lucinda A -- --
Westveld Marvin -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bayer Kenneth $230,743
Previous Owner Smith Todd $157,500
Previous Owner Smith Todd $82,500
Previous Owner Smith Todd $80,250
Previous Owner Vickie $4,086
Previous Owner Bosscher Vicki D $96,500
Previous Owner Westveld Lucinda A $70,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/16/2021 08/16/21 Sold $235,000 +18.1% $172 / Sq Ft
07/19/2021 07/19/21 Pending -- -- --
07/14/2021 07/14/21 For Sale $199,000 -- $146 / 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 $548 $90,000 $0 $0
2023 $524 $56,200 $0 $0
2022 $1,479 $49,900 $0 $0
2021 $1,431 $48,200 $0 $0
2020 $1,255 $51,000 $0 $0
2019 $1,232 $47,700 $0 $0
2018 $1,156 $43,300 $8,300 $35,000
2017 $1,105 $43,600 $0 $0
2016 $1,102 $39,200 $0 $0
2015 -- $42,600 $0 $0
2014 -- $41,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • T

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Todd Smith

    EXP Realty LLC

    (616) 581-4879

    1 in this area

    9 Total Sales

    Todd Smith
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  • M

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Matthew Brase

    EXP Realty LLC

    (616) 299-9636

    1 in this area

    11 Total Sales

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  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Ruthanne DeWitt

    Keller Williams GR East

    (616) 655-3382

    1 in this area

    17 Total Sales

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  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Ruthanne Hart

    Steve Volkers Group - I

  • J

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Jason Lash

    EXP Realty (Wyoming) - I

    (616) 821-1350

    1 in this area

    684 Total Sales

    Jason Lash
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 21027622

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 70-10-15-400-019

Michigan Ottawa County Grand Rapids 49534

1494 Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1494 Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534 since 14 July 2021 and is currently estimated at $297,756, approximately $218 per square foot. This property was built in 1945. 1494 Leonard St NW is a home located in Ottawa County with nearby schools including Coopersville East Elementary School, Coopersville Middle School, and Coopersville High School.

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