$18,000
SOLD FEB 18, 2014

1547 Forrest Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Creston Neighborhood
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,252 Sq Ft
4,500 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$14 Per Sq Ft

64% Below List Price

140 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ceramic Tile Flooring
  • High Speed Internet
  • 4-minute walk to Sweet Street Park
  • Ceiling Fan

About This Home

As of March 2015

Great starter home on quiet street in Northeast Grand Rapids or add to your rental portfolio.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Barry Kaufman

Greenridge Realty (Summit) License #6501326693 Listed on: 08/26/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Barry Kaufman

Greenridge Realty (Summit) License #6501326693 Listed on: 08/26/2013

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,130

Year Built

  • Built in 1912

Lot Details

  • 4,500 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,252 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring
  • Michigan Basement
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Natural Gas Connected
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,130

Year Built

Built in 1912

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1912
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans, Ceramic Floor
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 1252.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • List Price: 49900.0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Telephone Line, Public Water, Public Sewer, Broadband

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Lot Size Area: 0.1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4500.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 18, 2015
Closed on
Mar 17, 2015
Sold by
Taatjes D Wade and Taatjes Rochelle
Bought by
Kronshage Scott and Kronshage Genevieve
Seller's Agent
Denis Taatjes
Independence Realty (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Mollie Dauser
RE/MAX United (Beltline)
List Price
$67,900
Sold Price
$66,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,900
-2.8%
Current Estimated Value
$235,517

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$169,517
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.76%
Original Mortgage
$47,008
Interest Rate
3.73%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 2014
Sold by
Shift Group Llc
Bought by
Taatjes D Wade

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 26, 2013
Closed on
Apr 18, 2014
Sold by
Value Point Financial Llc
Bought by
Shift Group Llc
Seller's Agent
Barry Kaufman
Greenridge Realty (Summit)
Buyer's Agent
Barry Kaufman
Greenridge Realty (Summit)
List Price
$49,900
Sold Price
$18,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$31,900
-63.93%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
24.89%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 26, 2013
Closed on
Feb 13, 2014
Sold by
Savickas Greg and Savickas Lisa Wilkowski
Bought by
Value Point Financial Llc
Seller's Agent
Barry Kaufman
Greenridge Realty (Summit)
Buyer's Agent
Barry Kaufman
Greenridge Realty (Summit)
List Price
$49,900
Sold Price
$18,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$31,900
-63.93%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 26, 2013
Closed on
Jan 8, 2014
Sold by
Savickas Greg and Savickas Lisa Wilkowski
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Seller's Agent
Barry Kaufman
Greenridge Realty (Summit)
Buyer's Agent
Barry Kaufman
Greenridge Realty (Summit)
List Price
$49,900
Sold Price
$18,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$31,900
-63.93%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 2013
Sold by
Wilkowski Teresa and Nice Teresa
Bought by
Savickas Greg and Wilkowski Lisa

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 1992
Sold by
Murphy Murphy J J and Murphy Savickas G
Bought by
Value Point Financial Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 1985
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $66,000 Essential Title Agency Llc
Warranty Deed $38,000 Essential Title Agency Llc
Quit Claim Deed $20,874 None Available
Warranty Deed $18,000 Sun Title Agency Of Mi Llc
Sheriffs Deed $12,768 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $35,000 --
Deed $39,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $47,008 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/20/2015 03/20/15 Sold $66,000 -2.8% $40 / Sq Ft
01/19/2015 01/19/15 Pending -- -- --
01/18/2015 01/18/15 For Sale $67,900 +277.2% $41 / Sq Ft
02/18/2014 02/18/14 Sold $18,000 -63.9% $14 / Sq Ft
01/13/2014 01/13/14 Pending -- -- --
08/26/2013 08/26/13 For Sale $49,900 -- $40 / 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 $1,130 $95,700 $0 $0
2024 $1,130 $89,400 $0 $0
2023 $1,082 $65,300 $0 $0
2022 $1,088 $65,200 $0 $0
2021 $1,064 $56,900 $0 $0
2020 $1,017 $49,500 $0 $0
2019 $1,065 $43,300 $0 $0
2018 $1,029 $37,100 $0 $0
2017 $1,001 $28,700 $0 $0
2016 $1,014 $28,000 $0 $0
2015 $922 $28,000 $0 $0
2013 -- $28,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Denis Taatjes

    Independence Realty (Main)

  • Mollie Dauser

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Mollie Dauser

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (616) 826-7672

    9 in this area

    82 Total Sales

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  • Barry Kaufman

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Barry Kaufman

    Greenridge Realty (Summit)

    (616) 974-6090

    29 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 13049278

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-18-329-024

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49505 Creston

1547 Forrest Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1547 Forrest Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 and is currently priced at $18,000, approximately $14 per square foot. This property was built in 1912. 1547 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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