NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1510 College Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Creston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $240,000 - $299,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,248 Sq Ft
$223/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 29, 2022

Last sale price $260,000 $208 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,762/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Screened Porch
  • Deck
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • 3-minute walk to Sweet Street Park

About This Home

As of July 2022

Welcome to one of the pride of Creston homes! 5 minutes from downtown, close to schools, parks, golf courses, and the wonderful Cheshire village. This home has so many updates throughout. Newer roof, AC, fresh paint, newer deck, fencing, main sewer line, driveway, master bath, some replacement windows, black-out insulation blinds, and absolutely gorgeous wood floors throughout the main floor and upstairs. Open house on Saturday, July 9th, from 10 am-12 pm. Offers are due Tuesday, July 12th at 10 am.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sandra Garcia

616 Realty LLC License #6501417597 Listed on: 07/08/2022

616 Realty LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Darryl Matthews, Jr

Keller Williams GR East License #6506047703

Keller Williams GR East

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,882

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 7,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,248 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement
  • Michigan Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Snack Bar or Counter

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,882

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: Colonial
  • 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: 608125
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1248.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1882.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Roofing:Shingle: Yes
  • Substructure:Michigan Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1248.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Colonial: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 1248.0
  • Window Features: Replacement, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 624.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch, 3 Season Room
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 239900.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Exterior Features 3 Season Room: 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
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Size Area: 0.17
  • Lot Dimensions: 608125
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7500.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1882.0
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 8, 2022
Closed on
Jul 29, 2022
Sold by
Mcpherson and Kjh-Lajhni
Bought by
Miller Jaren D and Booms Brooke
Seller's Agent
Sandra Garcia
616 Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Darryl Matthews, Jr
Keller Williams GR East
List Price
$239,900
Sold Price
$260,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,100
8.38%
Current Estimated Value
$278,504

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$18,504
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.19%
Original Mortgage
$247,000
Outstanding Balance
$236,642
Interest Rate
5.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$41,862

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 2021
Sold by
Backstrom Zach and Backstrom Angela
Bought by
Sanford Kjh Ajhl and Mcpherson Tyler

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$232,800
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 9, 2013
Closed on
Oct 24, 2013
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Backstrom Zach and Backstrom Angela
Seller's Agent
Bruce Cornell
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Sheri Volkhardt
Bellabay Realty (North)
List Price
$79,900
Sold Price
$75,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-5.01%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.49%
Original Mortgage
$68,310
Interest Rate
4.59%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2013
Sold by
Ruffe Regekah and Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2012
Sold by
Ruffe Rebekah Marilyn
Bought by
Ruffe Danial John and Ruffe Robert Scott

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 2003
Sold by
Clark Thomas L and Clark Patricia
Bought by
Ruffe Rebekah

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$74,900
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 1996
Sold by
Maksymowski Maksymowski M M and Maksymowski Clark
Bought by
Backstrom Clark and Backstrom Zach Angela
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
Miller Jaren D $260,000 None Listed On Document
Sanford Kjh Ajhl $240,000 Sun Title Agency Of Mi Llc
Backstrom Zach $75,900 None Available
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation $86,614 None Available
Ruffe Danial John -- None Available
Ruffe Rebekah $99,900 Metropolitan Title Co
Backstrom Clark $25,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Miller Jaren D $247,000
Previous Owner Sanford Kjh Ajhl $232,800
Previous Owner Backstrom Zach $68,310
Previous Owner Ruffe Rebekah $74,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/29/2022 07/29/22 Sold $260,000 +8.4% $208 / Sq Ft
07/12/2022 07/12/22 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2022 07/08/22 For Sale $239,900 +216.1% $192 / Sq Ft
10/24/2013 10/24/13 Sold $75,900 -5.0% $61 / Sq Ft
09/24/2013 09/24/13 Pending -- -- --
09/09/2013 09/09/13 For Sale $79,900 -- $64 / 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 $3,426 $128,000 $0 $0
2024 $3,426 $112,800 $0 $0
2023 $3,462 $102,900 $0 $0
2022 $3,058 $90,800 $0 $0
2021 $1,782 $80,000 $0 $0
2020 $1,704 $71,000 $0 $0
2019 $1,785 $67,200 $0 $0
2018 $1,723 $59,800 $0 $0
2017 $1,678 $56,600 $0 $0
2016 $1,698 $49,600 $0 $0
2015 $1,579 $49,600 $0 $0
2013 -- $46,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sandra Garcia

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Sandra Garcia

    616 Realty LLC

    (616) 460-7167

    2 in this area

    46 Total Sales

    Sandra Garcia
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  • Darryl Matthews, Jr

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Darryl Matthews, Jr

    Keller Williams GR East

    (616) 881-9047

    14 in this area

    232 Total Sales

    Darryl Matthews, Jr
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    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Bruce Cornell

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

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  • Sheri Volkhardt

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Sheri Volkhardt

    Bellabay Realty (North)

    (616) 970-9824

    7 in this area

    108 Total Sales

    Sheri Volkhardt
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 22028342

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-18-403-027

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49505 Creston

1510 College Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1510 College Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 since 08 July 2022 and is currently estimated at $278,504, approximately $223 per square foot. This property was built in 1926. 1510 College Ave NE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Kent Hills School, Riverside Middle School, and Union High School.

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