NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1522 Forrest Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Creston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $225,000 - $245,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,405 Sq Ft
$169/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 30, 2023

Last sale price $230,000 $164 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,513/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • High Speed Internet
  • 4-minute walk to Sweet Street Park
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Replacement Windows

About This Home

As of August 2023

Updated 4 bed 2 full bath in the desirable Creston neighborhood. Walking distance to many restaurants. Replacement windows, vinyl siding and newer roof. Quartz counter tops, new vinyl plank floors. Newer whole house AC unit. Fenced in back yard. Quiet street in a very strong appreciating neighborhood with many new developments nearby. Was previously used as a duplex and could be converted back easily. Seller is licensed agent

Last Listed By

Noah Scheidmantel

Bellabay Realty LLC License #6501438564 Listed on: 07/27/2023

Bellabay Realty LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,216

Year Built

  • Built in 1880

Lot Details

  • 5,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x100

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,405 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Basement
  • Michigan Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,216

Year Built

Built in 1880

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1880
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Architectural Style:Contemporary: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 1405.0
  • Window Features: Replacement

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 229900.0
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, High-Speed Internet
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Area: 0.11
  • Lot Dimensions: 50x100
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5000.0
  • Zoning Description: res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1216.0
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 27, 2023
Closed on
Aug 30, 2023
Sold by
Rogue River Capital Llc
Bought by
Siemasz Matt and Badgley Hannah
Seller's Agent
Noah Scheidmantel
Bellabay Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Michael Hendrix
Our Home and Co. Real Estate - I
List Price
$239,000
Sold Price
$230,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-3.77%
Total Days on Market
14
Views
77
Current Estimated Value
$237,080

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$7,080
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.37%
Original Mortgage
$223,100
Outstanding Balance
$219,303
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$16,066

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 2023
Sold by
Bialk Dale
Bought by
Rogue River Capital Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$189,900
Interest Rate
6.39%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 1, 2015
Closed on
Oct 8, 2015
Sold by
Weiss Enterprises & Investment Company
Bought by
Bailk Dale
Seller's Agent
David Scheid
Anchor Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Christa Albertson
Keller Williams Realty Rivertown
List Price
$72,900
Sold Price
$72,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$400
-0.55%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.06%
Original Mortgage
$68,800
Interest Rate
3.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 2015
Sold by
Owen Mitchell R
Bought by
Weiss Enterprises & Investment Company

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 2010
Sold by
Weiss Enterprises & Investment Co
Bought by
Weiss Enterprises & Investment Co

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$99,513
Interest Rate
5.01%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2006
Sold by
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems
Bought by
Jpmorgan Chase Bank

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 2006
Sold by
Weiss Dennis K and Weiss Robert Bosch
Bought by
Weiss Enterprises & Investment Co & Swor

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 2006
Sold by
Dykhuizen Curt L and Dykhuizen Susan L
Bought by
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 2004
Sold by
Paas David B
Bought by
Dykhuizen Curt L and Dykhuizen Susan L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$79,000
Interest Rate
5.61%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 1997
Bought by
Owen Paas D and Owen Mick

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 1989

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 2, 1987

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 1983

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
Siemasz Matt $230,000 First American Title
Rogue River Capital Llc -- Irongate Title Agency
Bailk Dale $72,500 First American Title
Weiss Enterprises & Investment Company -- None Available
Weiss Enterprises & Investment Co -- None Available
Jpmorgan Chase Bank -- E Title Agency Inc
Weiss Enterprises & Investment Co & Swor -- Tri Union Title
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems $60,000 --
Dykhuizen Curt L $79,000 Michigan Title Company
Owen Paas D $34,000 --
-- $34,000 --
-- $25,000 --
-- $12,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Siemasz Matt $223,100
Previous Owner Rogue River Capital Llc $189,900
Previous Owner Bailk Dale $68,800
Previous Owner Weiss Enterprises & Investment Company $99,513
Previous Owner Dykhuizen Curt L $79,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/30/2023 08/30/23 Sold $230,000 0.0% $164 / Sq Ft
08/10/2023 08/10/23 Pending -- -- --
08/03/2023 08/03/23 Price Changed $229,900 -3.8% $164 / Sq Ft
07/27/2023 07/27/23 For Sale $239,000 +229.7% $170 / Sq Ft
10/08/2015 10/08/15 Sold $72,500 -0.5% $52 / Sq Ft
09/15/2015 09/15/15 Pending -- -- --
09/01/2015 09/01/15 For Sale $72,900 -- $52 / 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 $3,059 $93,500 $0 $0
2023 $1,281 $68,400 $0 $0
2022 $1,216 $68,100 $0 $0
2021 $1,189 $59,500 $0 $0
2020 $1,137 $52,900 $0 $0
2019 $1,190 $45,900 $0 $0
2018 $1,139 $36,400 $0 $0
2017 $1,109 $30,700 $0 $0
2016 $1,084 $29,900 $0 $0
2015 $937 $29,900 $0 $0
2013 -- $30,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Noah Scheidmantel

    Bellabay Realty LLC

    (616) 871-9200

    2 in this area

    27 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Michael Hendrix

    Our Home and Co. Real Estate - I

    1 in this area

    6 Total Sales

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  • David Scheid

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    David Scheid

    Anchor Realty LLC

    (616) 292-5166

    2 in this area

    133 Total Sales

    David Scheid
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  • Christa Albertson

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Christa Albertson

    Keller Williams Realty Rivertown

    (616) 889-4650

    1 in this area

    40 Total Sales

    Christa Albertson
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 23026943

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-18-333-014

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49505 Creston

1522 Forrest Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

Homes for Sale in Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1522 Forrest Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 since 27 July 2023 and is currently estimated at $237,080, approximately $168 per square foot. This property was built in 1880. 1522 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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