NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1551 Sylvan Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506

South East End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $217,000 - $325,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,176 Sq Ft
$240/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 10, 2015

Last sale price $74,500 $63 Per Sq Ft

Est. 278% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,750/month

109 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wooded Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Cambridge Park

About This Home

As of April 2015

Location! Location! Close to Schools, Restaurants, Shopping at Breton Village Mall and Desired Mulick Park. This home has had a lot of newer features added although still needs a roof, house painted and your decorating touch.
4 bedrooms, large living room and kitchen has Stainless steel appliances in 2011-12 Triple door refrigerator. Furnace in 2008, 40 gal water heater in 2002, Washer and dryer in 2008, Kitchen counter top in 2011-12.
1 car attached garage, Hard wood floors, Fenced back yard and so much more with perfect space to finish the basement. Call today for your showing. 1 Year Home Warranty included at list price.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alan Stockton

Greenridge Realty (Summit) Listed on: 11/11/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Donald OBrien

LIBERTY REALTY CORP MI

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,335

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 6,420 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x107
  • Fenced Yard
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,176 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Water Not Available
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Sewer Not Available
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,335

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1955
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Garage Type Attached: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Dishwasher, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener, Wood Floor
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 1176.0
  • Window Features: Storms, Screens, Replacement
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 784.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Brick
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • List Price: 76900.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk, Wooded
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Topography: {"Level":true}
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Fenced Back: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Garage:Garage2: Yes
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Garage Type:_one_: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: None
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Telephone Line, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Public Water, Public Sewer, Broadband

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Size Area: 0.15
  • Lot Dimensions: 60X107
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6420.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1334.75
  • Tax Year: 2014

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 2016
Sold by
Guzman Angelica
Bought by
Guzman Angelica
Total Days on Market
109
Current Estimated Value
$281,763

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 11, 2014
Closed on
Apr 10, 2015
Sold by
Anderson Karen E
Bought by
Guzman Angelica
Seller's Agent
Alan Stockton
Greenridge Realty (Summit)
Buyer's Agent
Donald OBrien
LIBERTY REALTY CORP MI
List Price
$84,900
Sold Price
$74,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,400
-12.25%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.65%
Original Mortgage
$72,265
Outstanding Balance
$56,487
Interest Rate
3.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$216,858
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
Guzman Angelica -- Nations Title Agency
Guzman Angelica $74,500 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Guzman Angelica $72,265
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/10/2015 04/10/15 Sold $74,500 -12.2% $63 / Sq Ft
02/28/2015 02/28/15 Pending -- -- --
11/11/2014 11/11/14 For Sale $84,900 -- $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
2024 $2,015 $120,500 $0 $0
2023 $2,045 $102,600 $0 $0
2022 $1,941 $89,300 $0 $0
2021 $1,898 $79,900 $0 $0
2020 $1,814 $72,400 $0 $0
2019 $1,835 $67,800 $0 $0
2018 $1,835 $58,900 $0 $0
2017 $1,786 $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Alan Stockton

    Greenridge Realty (Summit)

    14 Total Sales

    Alan Stockton
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  • D

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Donald OBrien

    LIBERTY REALTY CORP MI

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 14062078

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-05-280-060

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49506 South East End

1551 Sylvan Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1551 Sylvan Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 since 11 November 2014 and is currently estimated at $281,763, approximately $239 per square foot. This property was built in 1955. 1551 Sylvan Ave SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Mulick Park Elementary School, Alger Middle School, and Ottawa Hills High School.

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