NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1524 Forrest Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Creston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $195,000 - $237,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
947 Sq Ft
$234/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Wood Flooring
  • Patio
  • 4-minute walk to Sweet Street Park

About This Home

As of May 2018

NE 2 bedrooms/2 bath single family home with main floor laundry, fenced-in backyard, concrete driveway, carport and one-stall garage. Quiet location close to Creston Market & Creston Brewery. Charming home with hardwood floors, front porch, spacious kitchen, dining area and living room. Offers central air too! Available May 1, 2018 $950 a month with $1,450 security deposit. Tenant pays for water, electric and gas. Pets are subject to approval by landlord and pet fee. One of the landlords is licensed realtor with State of Michigan.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Jodi Smith

EXP Realty (Grand Rapids) License #6506046020 Listed on: 04/04/2018

EXP Realty (Grand Rapids)

Last Renter's Agent

Jodi Smith

EXP Realty (Grand Rapids) License #6506046020 Listed on: 04/04/2018

EXP Realty (Grand Rapids)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,741

Year Built

  • 1885

Lot Details

  • 4,500

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 947 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement
  • Michigan Basement
  • Gas Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • 4,500 Sq Ft Lot

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tenant pays for air conditioning, electricitiy, heat, housekeeping, lawn/yard care, telephone, sewer, water
  • The owner pays for trash collection, taxes

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,741

Year Built

1885

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Rental Info

  • Owner Pays: Trash Collection, Taxes
  • Tenant Pays: Air Conditioning, Electricitiy, Heat, Housekeeping, Lawn/Yard Care, Telephone, Sewer, Water

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialLease
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 947.0
  • General Property Info:Design: Traditional
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Substructure:Michigan Basement: Yes
  • Garage Type Detached: Yes
  • Location Property Info:Vacation Rental: No
  • Location Property Info:AptCondo Cmplx Name: 1524 Forrest
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air2: Yes
  • General Property Info:_pound_ of Assigned Spaces: 2.0
  • General Property Info:Zoning2: RES
  • OutbuildingsStorage:Basement3: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built (Public Record): 1885

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Range, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 947.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Appliances Provided:Dryer2: Yes
  • Appliances Provided:Refrigerator2: Yes
  • Appliances Provided:Washer2: Yes
  • Appliances Provided:Gas Range: Yes

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 950.0
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage:Garage2: Yes
  • Garage Type:_one_: Yes
  • General Property Info:Parking: Off Street

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Patio/Porch Balcony, Sidewalk
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Other Amenities:PatioPorch Balcony: Yes
  • Other Amenities:Sidewalk2: Yes
  • Other Amenities:Hardwood Floors: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Lot Size Area: 0.1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4500.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2022
Sold by
Pink Houses Llc
Bought by
Peak Marissa and Peak Stephen
Current Estimated Value
$221,206

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$181,450
Outstanding Balance
$172,894
Interest Rate
5.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$35,669

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2018
Sold by
White Spaces Llc
Bought by
Pink Houses Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 2017
Sold by
Smith Kerry and Smith Jodi
Bought by
White Spaces Llc

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
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2017
Sold by
Jimenez Pilar
Bought by
Smith Kerry and Smith Jodi

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
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2007
Sold by
Rusnell Mary A
Bought by
Jimenez Pilar

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$64,490
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 1994
Sold by
May May M M and May Rusnell M
Bought by
Jimenez Pilar

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 20, 1990
Sold by
Cunningham Cunningham F F and Cunningham May M
Bought by
Jimenez Pilar
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
Peak Marissa $191,000 None Listed On Document
Pink Houses Llc -- Grand Rapids Title Co Llc
White Spaces Llc -- None Available
Smith Kerry $88,000 Grand Rapids Title Co Llc
Jimenez Pilar $65,000 None Available
Jimenez Pilar $39,000 --
Jimenez Pilar $38,300 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Peak Marissa $181,450
Previous Owner Smith Kerry $61,600
Previous Owner Jimenez Pilar $64,490
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/14/2018 05/14/18 Rented -- -- --
04/08/2018 04/08/18 Under Contract -- -- --
04/04/2018 04/04/18 For Rent $950 -- --
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 $1,741 $77,700 $0 $0
2024 $1,741 $71,700 $0 $0
2023 $1,741 $52,300 $0 $0
2022 $1,243 $51,900 $0 $0
2021 $1,866 $45,400 $0 $0
2020 $1,803 $39,500 $0 $0
2019 $1,846 $34,600 $0 $0
2018 $1,584 $29,900 $0 $0
2017 $1,139 $22,900 $0 $0
2016 $1,145 $22,400 $0 $0
2015 $703 $22,400 $0 $0
2013 -- $23,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jodi Smith

    Landlord's Agent in 2018

    Jodi Smith

    EXP Realty (Grand Rapids)

    (616) 437-2717

    6 in this area

    96 Total Sales

    Jodi Smith
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 18012934

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-18-333-013

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49505 Creston

1524 Forrest Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1524 Forrest Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 since 04 April 2018 and is currently priced at $221,206. This property was built in 1885. 1524 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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