NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1522 Cole Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Creston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $235,000 - $255,736

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,556 Sq Ft
$159/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 28, 2019

Last sale price $133,000 $85 Per Sq Ft

Est. 86% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,582/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Storm Windows
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • 3-minute walk to Sweet Street Park

About This Home

As of August 2019

Well maintained duplex in the up and coming Creston District in Grand Rapids. It is within walking distance of City High School, muliple restaurants and the Kent County Country Club. Privacy fence around the backyard and a single stall garage with 2 parking spots off the back alley. First unit has wood floors throughout the living room, dining bedroom and office space. The kitchen has a full dining area and access to the all-seasons porch. The upstairs unit has two carpeted bedrooms and a full bathroom. The units have a connected door as it is certified as a single-family home. This house has great investment potential. The property is currently owner occupied and will not last long.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Leah Johnson

RE/MAX Lakeshore License #6501421706 Listed on: 07/15/2019

RE/MAX Lakeshore

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeannine Lemmon

Patriot Realty License #6506039029

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,267

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 6,186 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 124
  • Shrub
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,556 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Basement
  • Michigan Basement
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Space Heater
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Window Unit Heating System
  • Gravity Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,267

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1930
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 50 x 124
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1556.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1266.6
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Window Unit(s): Yes
  • Substructure:Michigan Basement: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • Windows:Storms: Yes
  • Heat Type:Space Heater: Yes
  • Heat Type:Gravity: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1238.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 1556.0
  • Window Features: Storms, Screens
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 139900.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: 3 Season Room
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features 3 Season Room: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Gravity, Space Heater
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x 124
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6186.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1266.6
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 15, 2019
Closed on
Aug 28, 2019
Sold by
Johnson Leah A and Roesner Alexis L
Bought by
Challa Jessica R
Seller's Agent
Leah Johnson
RE/MAX Lakeshore
Buyer's Agent
Jeannine Lemmon
Patriot Realty
List Price
$139,900
Sold Price
$133,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,900
-4.93%
Current Estimated Value
$247,684

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$114,684
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.68%
Original Mortgage
$133,000
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 2016
Sold by
Tift Jennifer R and Zolikoff Jennifer R
Bought by
Roesner Leah A and Roesner Alexis L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$91,315
Interest Rate
3.43%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 1998
Sold by
Tobias Tobias D D and Tobias Green R
Bought by
Zolikoff Green R and Zolikoff Jennifer R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 1988
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
Challa Jessica R $133,000 Premier Lakeshore Ttl Agcy L
Roesner Leah A $93,000 None Available
Zolikoff Green R $54,900 --
-- $26,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Challa Jessica R $133,000
Previous Owner Roesner Leah A $91,315
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/28/2019 08/28/19 Sold $133,000 -4.9% $85 / Sq Ft
07/19/2019 07/19/19 Pending -- -- --
07/15/2019 07/15/19 For Sale $139,900 -- $90 / 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 $3,232 $108,700 $0 $0
2024 $3,232 $101,300 $0 $0
2023 $3,206 $74,000 $0 $0
2022 $1,979 $73,800 $0 $0
2021 $1,935 $64,500 $0 $0
2020 $1,849 $56,100 $0 $0
2019 $1,344 $45,200 $0 $0
2018 $1,976 $37,300 $0 $0
2017 $2,084 $31,200 $0 $0
2016 $1,554 $30,500 $0 $0
2015 $1,480 $30,500 $0 $0
2013 -- $31,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Leah Johnson

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Leah Johnson

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (616) 581-6079

    1 in this area

    53 Total Sales

    Leah Johnson
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  • Jeannine Lemmon

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Jeannine Lemmon

    Patriot Realty

    (616) 450-7711

    11 in this area

    240 Total Sales

    Jeannine Lemmon
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 19032956

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-18-402-008

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49505 Creston

1522 Cole Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1522 Cole Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 since 15 July 2019 and is currently estimated at $247,684, approximately $159 per square foot. This property was built in 1930. 1522 Cole 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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