1540 Forrest Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Creston Neighborhood
3
Beds
1
Bath
1,248
Sq Ft
500
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Recreation Room
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Forced Air Heating System
- Traditional Architecture
- Living Room
- 4-minute walk to Sweet Street Park
About This Home
As of December 2016JUST LISTED! Completely updated 3bd 1ba home located in the up & coming NE side of GR. Walking distance to new shops, breweries and restaurants. Downtown GR & highway are just a short drive away. Renovations abound top to bottom : new roof, windows, siding, furnace, electrical, appliances, flooring.. the list goes on and on! The large welcoming front porch and 2 car garage complete this fantastic home. Simply perfect for your first time buyer!! Schedule your showing today! **More photos to come!!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Lisa Boonyasith
Five Star Real Estate (Main) License #6501324763 Listed on: 11/18/2016
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,200
Year Built
- Built in 1917
Lot Details
- 500 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 50x100
- Back Yard Fenced
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Composition Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,248 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Replacement Windows
- Insulated Windows
- Living Room
- Dining Area
- Recreation Room
- Basement
- Michigan Basement
Kitchen
- Oven
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 7, 2017
Sold by
Bakam Camen
Bought by
Baski Camen and Brown Micahel A
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 18, 2016
Closed on
Dec 20, 2016
Sold by
Allen Leysis M
Bought by
Baskin Carmen
Seller's Agent
Lisa Boonyasith
Five Star Real Estate (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Cathy Miller
Five Star Real Estate (Main)
List Price
$114,900
Sold Price
$118,500
Premium/Discount to List
$3,600
3.13%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.45%
Original Mortgage
$116,353
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 27, 2014
Closed on
Jul 25, 2014
Sold by
New Development Corporation
Bought by
Allen Leysis M
Seller's Agent
Juanita Buskard
RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (Wyomg)
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Boonyasith
Five Star Real Estate (Main)
List Price
$79,900
Sold Price
$79,900
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.77%
Original Mortgage
$74,531
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 5, 2012
Sold by
Kent County Land Bank Authority
Bought by
New Development Corporation
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,000
Interest Rate
3.28%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 18, 2012
Sold by
County Of Kent
Bought by
Kent County Land Bank Authority
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 28, 1997
Sold by
Trvn Trvn D D and Trvn Traevino D
Bought by
Traevino D Ts and New Development Corporation
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $118,500 | Startitle Agency Llc | |
| Warranty Deed | $79,900 | First American Title Ins Co | |
| Quit Claim Deed | $7,245 | None Available | |
| Quit Claim Deed | $6,745 | None Available | |
| Quit Claim Deed | $6,745 | None Available | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $82,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $116,353 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $74,531 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $60,000 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $90,000 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/21/2016 12/21/16 | Sold | $118,500 | +3.1% | $95 / Sq Ft |
| 11/20/2016 11/20/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/18/2016 11/18/16 | For Sale | $114,900 | +43.8% | $92 / Sq Ft |
| 07/25/2014 07/25/14 | Sold | $79,900 | 0.0% | $64 / Sq Ft |
| 05/30/2014 05/30/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/27/2014 05/27/14 | For Sale | $79,900 | -- | $64 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,673 | $111,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $1,673 | $104,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $1,698 | $76,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $1,612 | $76,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $1,576 | $66,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $1,507 | $57,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $1,578 | $50,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $1,524 | $43,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $1,494 | $33,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $1,165 | $32,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $1,196 | $32,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2013 | -- | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
L
Seller's Agent in 2016
Lisa Boonyasith
Five Star Real Estate (Main)
-
Cathy Miller
C
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Cathy Miller
Five Star Real Estate (Main)
(616) 635-7080
57 Total Sales
-
J
Seller's Agent in 2014
Juanita Buskard
RE/MAX Michigan
-
Todd Buskard
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2014
Todd Buskard
Buskard Group Real Estate
(616) 292-8382
2 in this area
134 Total Sales
Map
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 16057536
APN: 41-14-18-333-010
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