NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1523 Widdicomb Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504

West Grand Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $244,000 - $351,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,227 Sq Ft
$249/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 09, 2021

Last sale price $240,000 $196 Per Sq Ft

Est. 27% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,852/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Living Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Bungalow
  • Ceiling Fan

About This Home

As of April 2021

Amazing home on the NW side with newer kitchen, beautiful hardwood floors, updated bath with tile shower and glass door, lots of character but an updated look.
Still has the super cozy claw foot tub for relaxing at the end of the day, the wide craftsman trim and the covered porch for gathering on out of the sun. Siding, windows, mechanicals, roof have been updated as well. AC included. Large 2 stall garage, newer cement driveway. You will fall in love!! All this with hard to find quick possession of 7 days!! * Offers due 3pm on Thursday, March 11th*

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Juanita Buskard

Buskard Group Real Estate License #6502386806 Listed on: 03/09/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Sharon Harig

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (Stndl) License #6501332327

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (Stndl)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,960

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x131
  • Shrub
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,227 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,960

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1924
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 40x131
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1227.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1960.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RES
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1227.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1227.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 220000.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size Area: 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: 40x131
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5227.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1960.0
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 9, 2021
Closed on
Apr 9, 2021
Sold by
Young Adam and Young Taylor
Bought by
Ford Zachary and Ford Carolyn
Seller's Agent
Juanita Buskard
Buskard Group Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Sharon Harig
RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (Stndl)
List Price
$220,000
Sold Price
$240,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
9.09%
Current Estimated Value
$305,941

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$65,941
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.55%
Original Mortgage
$228,000
Outstanding Balance
$206,746
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$86,229

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 20, 2020
Closed on
Sep 28, 2020
Sold by
Keefe Kelsey O and Capan Kelsey
Bought by
Young Adam and Young Taylor
Seller's Agent
Mark Brace
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Keith Cardosa
Greenridge Realty (Kentwood)
List Price
$189,900
Sold Price
$218,500
Premium/Discount to List
$28,600
15.06%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
19.37%
Original Mortgage
$207,575
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 20, 2017
Closed on
May 19, 2017
Sold by
Hansen Katelyn
Bought by
Capan Kelsey
Seller's Agent
Mark Brace
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Samantha Maynard
Keller Williams GR North (Main)
List Price
$114,900
Sold Price
$135,500
Premium/Discount to List
$20,600
17.93%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.28%
Original Mortgage
$128,725
Interest Rate
4.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 2007
Sold by
Peacock Wendy S and Vandenberg Wendy S
Bought by
Hansen Jacob M and Hansen Katelyn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$109,900
Interest Rate
6.55%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 1995
Sold by
Faber Faber M M and Faber Mellema B
Bought by
Hansen Mellema B and Hansen Katelyn Jacob M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 1993
Sold by
Faber Faber
Bought by
Hansen Katelyn Jacob M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 1992
Sold by
Forsythe Forsythe D D and Forsythe Faber R
Bought by
Hansen Katelyn Jacob M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 1992
Sold by
Overkleeft Overkleeft W W and Overkleeft Forsyth
Bought by
Hansen Katelyn Jacob M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 1991
Sold by
Frsyth Frsyth D D and Frsyth Overklft W
Bought by
Hansen Katelyn Jacob M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 1990
Sold by
Frsth Kazma and Dorthea Frsth
Bought by
Hansen Katelyn Jacob M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 1989
Sold by
Frsyth Dor and Dal Frsth
Bought by
Hansen Katelyn Jacob M
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
Ford Zachary $240,000 Ata National Title Group Llc
Young Adam $218,500 Title Resource Group
Capan Kelsey $132,500 None Available
Hansen Jacob M $109,900 Chicago Title
Hansen Mellema B $70,600 --
Hansen Katelyn Jacob M -- --
Hansen Katelyn Jacob M $43,000 --
Hansen Katelyn Jacob M $42,000 --
Hansen Katelyn Jacob M -- --
Hansen Katelyn Jacob M $12,800 --
Hansen Katelyn Jacob M -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ford Zachary $228,000
Previous Owner Young Adam $207,575
Previous Owner Capan Kelsey $128,725
Previous Owner Hansen Jacob M $109,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/30/2025 01/30/25 Off Market $240,000 -- --
04/09/2021 04/09/21 Sold $240,000 +9.1% $196 / Sq Ft
03/11/2021 03/11/21 Pending -- -- --
03/09/2021 03/09/21 For Sale $220,000 +0.7% $179 / Sq Ft
09/28/2020 09/28/20 Sold $218,500 +15.1% $178 / Sq Ft
08/24/2020 08/24/20 Pending -- -- --
08/20/2020 08/20/20 For Sale $189,900 +40.1% $155 / Sq Ft
05/19/2017 05/19/17 Sold $135,500 +17.9% $110 / Sq Ft
04/21/2017 04/21/17 Pending -- -- --
04/20/2017 04/20/17 For Sale $114,900 -- $94 / 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 $2,762 $118,200 $0 $0
2024 $2,762 $105,600 $0 $0
2023 $2,802 $93,100 $0 $0
2022 $2,660 $79,000 $0 $0
2021 $2,472 $72,700 $0 $0
2020 $1,847 $67,200 $0 $0
2019 $1,935 $59,900 $0 $0
2018 $1,868 $53,700 $0 $0
2017 $1,343 $44,600 $0 $0
2016 $1,359 $41,200 $0 $0
2015 $1,264 $41,200 $0 $0
2013 -- $37,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Juanita Buskard

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Juanita Buskard

    Buskard Group Real Estate

    (616) 292-8429

    5 in this area

    140 Total Sales

    Juanita Buskard
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  • Sharon Harig

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Sharon Harig

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (616) 550-6033

    6 in this area

    142 Total Sales

    Sharon Harig
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  • Mark Brace

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Mark Brace

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

    (616) 447-7025

    17 in this area

    841 Total Sales

    Mark Brace
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  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Keith Cardosa

    Greenridge Realty (Kentwood)

    (616) 318-3054

    1 in this area

    60 Total Sales

    Keith Cardosa
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  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Samantha Maynard

    Keller Williams GR North (Main)

  • L

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2017

    Lucas Howard

    Keller Williams GR North (Main)

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 21006995

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-13-14-426-024

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49504 West Grand

1523 Widdicomb Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1523 Widdicomb Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 since 09 March 2021 and is currently estimated at $305,941, approximately $249 per square foot. This property was built in 1924. 1523 Widdicomb Ave NW is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Westwood Middle School, Union High School, and NexTech High School.

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