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Seller's Agent in 2025
Ankit Verma
616 Realty LLC
(616) 724-9629
2 in this area
4 Total Sales
15 Congress Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506
East Hills Neighborhood
2
Beds
1
Bath
925
Sq Ft
0.5
Acres
About This Home
As of March 2025This home is located at 15 Congress Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 and is currently priced at $161,997, approximately $175 per square foot. This property was built in 1895. 15 Congress Ave SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Congress Elementary, Alger Middle School, and Ottawa Hills High School.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Benchmark Capital Realty License #6501408649 Listed on: 09/23/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,044
Year Built
- Built in 1895
Lot Details
- 0.5 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 71.56x71.56
Home Design
- Shingle Roof
- Composition Roof
- Rubber Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 925 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Laundry on main level
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
- 1 Full Bathroom
Basement
- Michigan Basement
- Partial Basement
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 11, 2025
Closed on
Mar 28, 2025
Sold by
Verma Sunil
Bought by
Michell Hanne
Seller's Agent
Ankit Verma
616 Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Carol Bowditch
Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt Grand Haven
List Price
$240,000
Sold Price
$233,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-2.92%
Views
11
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,304
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.76%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 23, 2024
Closed on
Oct 15, 2024
Sold by
Benchmark Capital Finance
Bought by
Verma Sunil
Seller's Agent
Nicole Turner
Benchmark Capital Realty
Buyer's Agent
Ankit Verma
616 Realty LLC
List Price
$171,000
Sold Price
$161,997
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,003
-5.26%
Views
33
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
124.27%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 11, 2023
Sold by
Vanderlaan Kristin L and Vanderlaan William F
Bought by
Benchmark Capital Finance
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 3, 2010
Sold by
Bajdek Dennis J
Bought by
Vanderlaan William F and Vanderlaan Kristin L
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 27, 2006
Sold by
Taatjes D Wade
Bought by
Bajdek Dennis J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$56,000
Interest Rate
6.39%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 24, 2006
Sold by
Herrema Daniel J and Vision Properties Co Llc
Bought by
Taatjes D Wade
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$48,750
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 29, 2004
Sold by
Mchugh Brandon
Bought by
Jp Morgan Chase Bank
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 17, 1988
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 25, 1988
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $233,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $161,997 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $365,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Deed In Lieu Of Foreclosure | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $56,000 | None Available | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Sheriffs Deed | $43,629 | -- | |
| Deed | $18,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $12,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $0 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $10,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $56,000 | Stand Alone First | |
| Previous Owner | $48,750 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/28/2025 03/28/25 | Sold | $233,000 | -2.9% | $233 / Sq Ft |
| 03/11/2025 03/11/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/11/2025 03/11/25 | For Sale | $240,000 | +48.2% | $240 / Sq Ft |
| 10/15/2024 10/15/24 | Sold | $161,997 | -5.3% | $175 / Sq Ft |
| 10/07/2024 10/07/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/23/2024 09/23/24 | For Sale | $171,000 | 0.0% | $185 / Sq Ft |
| 09/12/2024 09/12/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/31/2024 08/31/24 | For Sale | $171,000 | -- | $185 / Sq Ft |
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $3,941 | $91,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $3,941 | $79,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $1,600 | $64,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $1,578 | $56,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $1,538 | $53,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $1,486 | $49,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $1,522 | $46,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $1,475 | $37,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $1,439 | $34,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $1,446 | $30,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $1,378 | $30,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2013 | -- | $28,200 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Ankit Verma
-
Carol Bowditch
C
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Carol Bowditch
Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt Grand Haven
(616) 402-6511
1 in this area
17 Total Sales
-
Nicole Turner
N
Seller's Agent in 2024
Nicole Turner
Benchmark Capital Realty
(616) 337-4465
1 in this area
52 Total Sales
Map
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 24045880
APN: 41-14-29-303-016
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