NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1539 Houseman Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Creston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $245,000 - $341,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,836 Sq Ft
$155/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 27, 2015

Last sale price $125,000 $68 Per Sq Ft

Est. 128% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,679/month

194 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Garden
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of March 2015

Welcome Home! This home is a must see with 3 bedrooms and 1 1/2 baths. Freshly painted throughout with many updates including; kitchen, new high efficiency furnace and hot water heater. Spacious master with new carpeting, main floor bath has just had new ceramic tile installed. Upstairs you will find two more bedrooms and a half bath. The Lower level has a finished family room and plenty of storage. Lovely large and private fenced back yard with a large deck for your relaxing or entertaining. This home qualifies for special down payment assistance and below market interest rate. Please call for further details. thin the last 6 months, newer windows and hot water heater to list a few. There is also central air for those warm summer days. Call today for your private showing of this fantastic home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Ring

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main) License #6501355893 Listed on: 08/06/2014

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

Last Buyer's Agent

melissa Knorr

Dodgson Land Co License #6506044715

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,281

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 215
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,281

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1952
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 50 x 215
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1836.0
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1281.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1115.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Pantry
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1836.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 721.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1115.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 721.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 127500.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Lot Size Area: 0.25
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x 215
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10759.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1281.0
  • Tax Year: 2014

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 6, 2014
Closed on
Mar 27, 2015
Sold by
Callender Amanda E and Callender Rich
Bought by
Ervin Natalie and Ervin Natalie M
Seller's Agent
Susan Ring
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)
Buyer's Agent
melissa Knorr
Dodgson Land Co
List Price
$132,900
Sold Price
$125,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,900
-5.94%
Current Estimated Value
$285,131

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$160,131
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.15%
Original Mortgage
$118,750
Outstanding Balance
$91,383
Interest Rate
3.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$193,748

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2007
Sold by
Schmid Amanda E
Bought by
Schmid Amanda E and Callender Rich

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$128,641
Interest Rate
6.77%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 18, 2005
Sold by
Murray Brent L and Murray Stephanie M
Bought by
Schmid Amanda E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$126,500
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2000
Sold by
Turley Hiner C
Bought by
Turley and Turley Mrray

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 1992
Sold by
Schmalzel Schmalzel D D and Schmalzel Hiner C
Bought by
Schmid Amanda E Callender Rich

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 1989

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 1980
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
Ervin Natalie $125,000 Title Resource Agency
Schmid Amanda E -- Crossroads Title
Schmid Amanda E $126,500 --
Turley $106,900 --
Schmid Amanda E Callender Rich $64,700 --
-- $53,000 --
-- $39,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ervin Natalie $118,750
Previous Owner Schmid Amanda E $128,641
Previous Owner Schmid Amanda E $126,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/27/2015 03/27/15 Sold $125,000 -5.9% $68 / Sq Ft
02/16/2015 02/16/15 Pending -- -- --
08/06/2014 08/06/14 For Sale $132,900 -- $72 / 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 $1,999 $121,500 $0 $0
2024 $1,999 $110,800 $0 $0
2023 $1,915 $93,600 $0 $0
2022 $1,926 $80,500 $0 $0
2021 $1,883 $73,300 $0 $0
2020 $1,800 $67,400 $0 $0
2019 $1,885 $59,600 $0 $0
2018 $1,821 $55,100 $0 $0
2017 $1,772 $50,800 $0 $0
2016 $1,794 $45,800 $0 $0
2015 $1,370 $45,800 $0 $0
2013 -- $40,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Susan Ring

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Susan Ring

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

    (616) 818-9780

    4 in this area

    85 Total Sales

    Susan Ring
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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    melissa Knorr

    Dodgson Land Co

    (616) 915-6560

    16 Total Sales

    melissa Knorr
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 14045164

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-17-302-022

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49505 Creston

1539 Houseman Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1539 Houseman Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 since 06 August 2014 and is currently estimated at $285,131, approximately $155 per square foot. This property was built in 1952. 1539 Houseman 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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