NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1511 Forrest Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Creston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $232,000 - $277,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,461 Sq Ft
$180/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 02, 2021

Last sale price $226,000 $155 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,572/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Windows
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Porch
  • 5-minute walk to Sweet Street Park

About This Home

As of July 2021

Located in one of Grand Rapids HOTTEST areas, this 3 bedroom plus office home is sure to please. Offering improvements such as, new electrical throughout, new interior and exterior paint, new fixtures and plumbing. Redesigned and updated kitchen offers new cabinetry, counters, and appliance package. A full bath has been added upstairs and main level bath has been updated with new vanity, shower/tube surround, and linen cubby. Water heater is 6 years old and furnace 5. Within walking distance you can enjoy restaurants, pubs, golfing and parks. A quick bike ride and you are in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids. In the event of multiple offers, offer deadline is Saturday May 22 at 4pm.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nancy Gregus

Greenridge Realty (EGR) License #6501307037 Listed on: 05/19/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeff Northouse

42 North Realty Group License #6501236995

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,021

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 3,485 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 35 x 100
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 1,461 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Screens
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed
  • Porch

Location

  • Mineral Rights Excluded

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,021

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 35 x 100
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1461.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1021.2
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Mineral Rights:No: Yes
  • Windows:Storms: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1461.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Range
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Center Island
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1461.0
  • Window Features: Storms, Screens
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 888.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Appliances:Freezer: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stone, Wood Siding
  • List Price: 219000.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Sidewalk
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Stone: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Lot Size Area: 0.08
  • Lot Dimensions: 35 x 100
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3485.0
  • Zoning Description: Res

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1021.2
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 19, 2021
Closed on
Jul 2, 2021
Sold by
Maple Leaf Painting Inc
Bought by
Smith Lynn M
Seller's Agent
Nancy Gregus
Greenridge Realty (EGR)
Buyer's Agent
Jeff Northouse
42 North Realty Group
List Price
$234,000
Sold Price
$226,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-3.42%
Current Estimated Value
$262,680

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$36,680
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.60%
Original Mortgage
$180,800
Outstanding Balance
$164,048
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$98,632

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 17, 2020
Closed on
Nov 17, 2020
Sold by
Harper Leon P and Estate Of Sandra S Harper
Bought by
Maple Leaf Painting Inc
Seller's Agent
John Schlundt-Bodien
Greenridge Realty (Summit)
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Gregus
Greenridge Realty (EGR)
List Price
$114,900
Sold Price
$127,000
Premium/Discount to List
$12,100
10.53%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
153.35%
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
Smith Lynn M $226,000 Chicago Title Of Mi Inc
Maple Leaf Painting Inc $127,000 Chicago Title Of Mi Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Smith Lynn M $180,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/30/2025 01/30/25 Off Market $226,000 -- --
07/02/2021 07/02/21 Sold $226,000 -3.4% $155 / Sq Ft
05/22/2021 05/22/21 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2021 05/19/21 For Sale $234,000 +84.3% $160 / Sq Ft
11/17/2020 11/17/20 Sold $127,000 +10.5% $89 / Sq Ft
09/20/2020 09/20/20 Pending -- -- --
09/17/2020 09/17/20 For Sale $114,900 -- $80 / 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 $2,151 $93,400 $0 $0
2024 $2,151 $88,000 $0 $0
2023 $2,188 $64,600 $0 $0
2022 $2,179 $64,700 $0 $0
2021 $2,948 $56,500 $0 $0
2020 $960 $49,100 $0 $0
2019 $1,006 $42,900 $0 $0
2018 $971 $36,300 $0 $0
2017 $946 $29,300 $0 $0
2016 $957 $28,600 $0 $0
2015 $890 $28,600 $0 $0
2013 -- $29,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • N

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Nancy Gregus

    Greenridge Realty (EGR)

    (616) 706-5054

    4 in this area

    75 Total Sales

    Nancy Gregus
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  • Jeff Northouse

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Jeff Northouse

    42 North Realty Group

    (616) 366-5240

    4 in this area

    82 Total Sales

    Jeff Northouse
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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Jeffrey Northouse

    Greenridge Realty (West)

  • John Schlundt-Bodien

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    John Schlundt-Bodien

    Greenridge Realty (Summit)

    (616) 292-6924

    10 in this area

    212 Total Sales

    John Schlundt-Bodien
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 21017847

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-18-330-010

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49505 Creston

1511 Forrest Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1511 Forrest Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 since 19 May 2021 and is currently estimated at $262,680, approximately $179 per square foot. This property was built in 1910. 1511 Forrest 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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