NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1537 Carlton Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

North East Citizens Action Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $308,000 - $341,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,378 Sq Ft
$138/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 28, 2022

Last sale price $285,000 $120 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,018/month

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 1-Story Property
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Back Yard Fenced

About This Home

As of September 2022

**$5,000 Driveway fix credit to Buyer with an acceptable offer.** If you want a home that has been exceptionally maintained throughout the years then put this home on your viewing list. Since acquiring this home in the early 2000's, the owner has done the following: All new hardwood, new windows (2009), new doors, new appliances (2019), new stairs built (2019), basement finished (2019), new mechanicals (2012), basement half bath turned full, new fence (2020) and they repaint every 5 years. A bedroom was added to the finished basement and a HUGE closet to store and stuff what you need to stow away. A quiet neighborhood with your own getaway on the NE side.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Edmund Spillers

Keller Williams GR East License #6501392991 Listed on: 08/03/2022

Keller Williams GR East

Co-Listed By

Jessica Tucker

Keller Williams GR East License #6506046244

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Childress

Childress & Associates Realty License #6502350386

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,067

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 9,191 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x153
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,067

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1958
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 243.06
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 60x153
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2378.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2067.06
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RES
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 2.0
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Roofing:Shingle: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1189.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2378.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 1189.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1189.0
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1189.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 289000.0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: 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: 0.21
  • Lot Size Area: 0.21
  • Lot Dimensions: 60x153
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9191.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2067.06
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 3, 2022
Closed on
Sep 28, 2022
Sold by
Melka Girum and Melka Lemlem
Bought by
Kalom Ferej Ali
Seller's Agent
Edmund Spillers
Keller Williams GR East
Buyer's Agent
Michael Childress
Childress & Associates Realty
List Price
$289,000
Sold Price
$285,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-1.38%
Current Estimated Value
$327,014

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$42,014
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.43%
Original Mortgage
$259,000
Outstanding Balance
$247,557
Interest Rate
5.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$79,457

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 2010
Sold by
Melka Girum and Haile Lemlem
Bought by
Melka Girum and Abate Lemlem

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$91,950
Interest Rate
4.26%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2000
Sold by
Mlka Strzyzwsk J
Bought by
Mlka and Mlka Hle

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 1993

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 1984
Source: Public Records

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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
Kalom Ferej Ali $285,000 --
Melka Girum -- Dba Group Title Agency Svcs
Mlka $108,000 --
-- $68,000 --
-- $39,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kalom Ferej Ali $259,000
Previous Owner Melka Girum $91,950
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/28/2022 09/28/22 Sold $285,000 -1.4% $120 / Sq Ft
08/28/2022 08/28/22 Pending -- -- --
08/03/2022 08/03/22 For Sale $289,000 -- $122 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

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 $3,569 $133,900 $0 $0
2024 $3,569 $124,100 $0 $0
2023 $3,543 $107,200 $0 $0
2022 $2,114 $92,500 $0 $0
2021 $2,067 $87,000 $0 $0
2020 $1,976 $81,600 $0 $0
2019 $2,070 $73,100 $0 $0
2018 $1,999 $71,600 $0 $0
2017 $1,946 $65,600 $0 $0
2016 $1,969 $58,500 $0 $0
2015 $1,832 $58,500 $0 $0
2013 -- $56,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Edmund Spillers

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Edmund Spillers

    Keller Williams GR East

    (616) 575-1800

    1 in this area

    44 Total Sales

    Edmund Spillers
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  • Jessica Tucker

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Jessica Tucker

    Keller Williams GR East

    (616) 307-2529

    4 in this area

    142 Total Sales

    Jessica Tucker
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  • Michael Childress

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Michael Childress

    Childress & Associates Realty

    (616) 893-1672

    8 in this area

    161 Total Sales

    Michael Childress
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 22033080

MichRIC

APN: 41-14-17-402-024

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49505 North East Citizens Action

1537 Carlton Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

Not Listed for Sale

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