$127,000
SOLD NOV 17, 2020

1511 Forrest Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Creston Neighborhood
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,428 Sq Ft
3,485 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$89 Per Sq Ft

11% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Siding
  • 5-minute walk to Sweet Street Park
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of July 2021

NE Grand Rapids Creston Heights 2 story 3 bedroom 1.5 bath excellent starter home with stunning original woodwork. Main level den could be used as a 4th bedroom. Handy man special build your equity!!, Spacious rooms with hardwood floors. House is solid and straight, full basement with newer furnace & water heater, deck, storage shed corner lot with plenty of room to build a garage, this affordable home should sell fast.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Schlundt-Bodien

Greenridge Realty (Summit) Listed on: 09/17/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Nancy Gregus

Greenridge Realty (EGR) License #6501307037

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,006

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 3,485 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 35x100
  • Property is zoned res imp, res imp

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,428 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,006

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
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1910
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1428.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 888.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 114900.0
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Lot Size Area: 0.08
  • Lot Dimensions: 35x100
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3485.0
  • Zoning Description: res imp
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1005.95
  • Tax Year: 2020

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
$257,122

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$31,122
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.29%
Original Mortgage
$180,800
Outstanding Balance
$165,111
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$92,011

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

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $226,000 Chicago Title Of Mi Inc
Warranty Deed $127,000 Chicago Title Of Mi Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $180,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $40,000 Credit Line Revolving
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

    76 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

    84 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

    9 in this area

    208 Total Sales

    John Schlundt-Bodien
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20038965

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 and is currently priced at $127,000, approximately $88 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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