NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1517 Forrest Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Creston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $211,000 - $243,062

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,372 Sq Ft
$170/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 18, 2022

Last sale price $215,000 $157 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,493/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Screened Porch
  • 5-minute walk to Sweet Street Park
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of November 2022

Landscaping with herbs, flowers & Michigan native plants. Good neighbors! Some even grew up on this street. Reverse osmosis water filter. Beautiful original wood trim, doors and banister. Large yard with
beautiful mature trees.Walk to Gaia cafe for their delicious chai and cookies.Walk to Creston Brewery for a pint. Events and neighborhood festivals. Many outdoor spaces to enjoy with this home; back deck, side screened-in porch, front porch and balcony off master bedroom. Quiet street.
Walking distance to Frosty Boy & nearby grocery store. Restored and updated with an eye for honoring the history and character of the home.

Last Listed By

William 'Duke' Gray

EXP Realty (Grand Rapids) License #6506048115 Listed on: 10/10/2022

EXP Realty (Grand Rapids)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,100

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 6,316 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x105
  • Shrub

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,372 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Screened Porch
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,100

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1890
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1372.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 919.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Other
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • List Price: 205000.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Size Area: 0.15
  • Lot Dimensions: 60x105
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6316.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1100.0
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 10, 2022
Closed on
Nov 29, 2022
Sold by
Martin Emily
Bought by
Jaquays Lauren A
Seller's Agent
William 'Duke' Gray
EXP Realty (Grand Rapids)
Buyer's Agent
Don Scott
Five Star Real Estate (Main)
List Price
$215,000
Sold Price
$215,000
Total Days on Market
15
Views
13
Current Estimated Value
$233,016

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$18,016
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.31%
Original Mortgage
$193,500
Outstanding Balance
$188,578
Interest Rate
7.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$44,438

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2006
Sold by
Roberts Lisa J and Roberts Jerrod
Bought by
Jpmorgan Chase Bank

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2004
Sold by
Nowak Jamie W and Nowak Kathleen A
Bought by
Roberts Jerrod and Roberts Lisa J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$61,600
Interest Rate
7.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 1992

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 1992
Sold by
First Tompkins and First Fed
Bought by
Martin Emily A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 1991
Sold by
1St Sh and 1St Fed Mi
Bought by
Martin Emily A

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
Jaquays Lauren A $215,000 Sun Title Agency Of Michigan
Jpmorgan Chase Bank $64,073 None Available
Roberts Jerrod $77,000 Metropolitan Title Company
-- $19,500 --
Martin Emily A -- --
Martin Emily A -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Jaquays Lauren A $193,500
Previous Owner Martin Emily A $78,000
Previous Owner Martin Emily A $78,000
Previous Owner Martin Emily $9,268
Previous Owner Martin Emily A $61,000
Previous Owner Martin Emily $64,900
Previous Owner Roberts Jerrod $61,600
Previous Owner Nowak James W $30,000
Closed Roberts Jerrod $15,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/18/2022 11/18/22 Sold $215,000 +4.9% $157 / Sq Ft
10/25/2022 10/25/22 Pending -- -- --
10/21/2022 10/21/22 Price Changed $205,000 -4.7% $149 / Sq Ft
10/10/2022 10/10/22 For Sale $215,000 -- $157 / 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 $2,414 $99,400 $0 $0
2023 $2,377 $72,500 $0 $0
2022 $1,105 $72,000 $0 $0
2021 $1,080 $62,900 $0 $0
2020 $1,033 $54,700 $0 $0
2019 $1,082 $47,900 $0 $0
2018 $1,044 $40,300 $0 $0
2017 $1,017 $31,300 $0 $0
2016 $1,029 $30,600 $0 $0
2015 $1,193 $30,600 $0 $0
2013 -- $31,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • William 'Duke' Gray

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    William 'Duke' Gray

    EXP Realty (Grand Rapids)

    (616) 862-1713

    1 in this area

    83 Total Sales

    William 'Duke' Gray
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  • Don Scott

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Don Scott

    Five Star Real Estate (Main)

    (616) 293-9927

    4 in this area

    180 Total Sales

    Don Scott
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    Ridge Realty Inc

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 22043536

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-18-331-020

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49505 Creston

1517 Forrest Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

Homes for Sale in Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1517 Forrest Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 since 10 October 2022 and is currently estimated at $233,016, approximately $169 per square foot. This property was built in 1890. 1517 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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