1531 Van Auken St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49508
Ken-O-Sha Park NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $305,514 - $372,000
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,000
Sq Ft
$163/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Deck
- Traditional Architecture
- Screened Porch
- Recreation Room
- Wood Flooring
- 2 Car Detached Garage
About This Home
As of August 2019Picture Perfect house on a great street, pride of ownership shown throughout. Newer Windows, water heater, furnace & AC. A large two stall detached garage, manicured lawn, screened in porch, and deck make the outside as delightful as the inside. The entry is bright with great light through the home. Hardwood flooring is throughout most the first and second floors. The kitchen is updated, the first floor has a half bath and access to the deck and screened in porch off the kitchen. The Second floor has 3 nice sized bedrooms and a large and updated bathroom. The basement has recently been refinished with new LVP flooring, walls, and paint. This home has charm, character, room for more growth, without the necessity of doing a thing.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Keller Williams GR East License #6506049103 Listed on: 07/12/2019
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,106
Year Built
- Built in 1930
Lot Details
- 0.25 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 70 x 155
- Back Yard Fenced
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Composition Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,000 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Living Room
- Dining Area
- Recreation Room
- Screened Porch
- Wood Flooring
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Snack Bar or Counter
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Shed
- Storage Shed
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 12, 2019
Closed on
Aug 2, 2019
Sold by
Tabata Kyle and Tabata Angela
Bought by
Mefor Rachel and Mefor Chukwuebuka
Seller's Agent
Katherine Stein
Keller Williams GR East
Buyer's Agent
Jamie Rodriguez
Five Star Real Estate (Main)
List Price
$192,900
Sold Price
$205,000
Premium/Discount to List
$12,100
6.27%
Total Days on Market
1
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$120,879
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.82%
Original Mortgage
$194,750
Outstanding Balance
$173,223
Interest Rate
3.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$162,548
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 13, 2016
Closed on
Nov 28, 2016
Sold by
Pruiksma Owen S and Pruiksma Shelley B
Bought by
Tabata Kyle and Tabata Angela
Seller's Agent
Tom Zandee
Five Star Real Estate (M6)
Buyer's Agent
Katherine Stein
Keller Williams GR East
List Price
$154,900
Sold Price
$150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-3.16%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.36%
Original Mortgage
$142,500
Interest Rate
3.47%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 13, 1992
Sold by
Blauwkamp Blauwkamp D D and Blauwkamp Pruiksma
Bought by
Pruiksma Owen S Shelley B
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 20, 1984
Bought by
Pruiksma Owen S Shelley B
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mefor Rachel | $205,000 | Sun Title Agency Of Mi Llc | |
| Tabata Kyle | $150,000 | Star Title Agency Llc | |
| Pruiksma Owen S Shelley B | $83,000 | -- | |
| Pruiksma Owen S Shelley B | $40,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Mefor Rachel | $27,000 | |
| Open | Mefor Rachel | $194,750 | |
| Previous Owner | Tabata Kyle | $142,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Pruiksma Owen S | $25,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Pruiksma Owen S | $89,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Pruiksma Owen S | $30,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/02/2019 08/02/19 | Sold | $205,000 | +6.3% | $103 / Sq Ft |
| 07/13/2019 07/13/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/12/2019 07/12/19 | For Sale | $192,900 | +28.6% | $96 / Sq Ft |
| 11/28/2016 11/28/16 | Sold | $150,000 | -3.2% | $75 / Sq Ft |
| 10/22/2016 10/22/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/13/2016 10/13/16 | For Sale | $154,900 | -- | $77 / Sq Ft |
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $2,600 | $110,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $2,638 | $96,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $2,504 | $85,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $2,448 | $78,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $2,341 | $71,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $2,113 | $65,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $1,961 | $57,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $2,912 | $48,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $1,462 | $43,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $1,360 | $43,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2013 | -- | $40,000 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Katherine Stein
Seller's Agent in 2019
Katherine Stein
Keller Williams GR East
(616) 881-6229
142 Total Sales
-
Jamie Rodriguez
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Jamie Rodriguez
Five Star Real Estate (Main)
(616) 516-1035
1 in this area
326 Total Sales
-
Tom Zandee
T
Seller's Agent in 2016
Tom Zandee
Five Star Real Estate (M6)
(616) 915-8160
242 Total Sales
Map
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 19032508
APN: 41-18-17-429-024
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