NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1557 Plymouth Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506

South East End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $361,000 - $395,298

4 Beds
1 Bath
2,825 Sq Ft
$134/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 22, 2017

Last sale price $162,000 $57 Per Sq Ft

Est. 133% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,246/month

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Den
  • Living Room
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of December 2017

OFFER RECEIVED - highest and best offers due @9PM on 11/12. This adorable brick, 4 bed, open concept home is just steps outside of EGR, Gaslight & Breton Village, near highly desirable, private schools, and a 5-min walk to parks w/ playgrounds, & a splashpad. This cute home sits on an attractive corner lot and features original hardwood floors; a spacious finished basement with tons of potential (space to add extra bed/bath, already has non-conforming 5th bed); attached garage with breezeway addition and off-street parking pad for a second vehicle; fenced backyard. Added bonus - all the big ticket items are less than 7 years old incl. roof, furnace, AC, and water heater. All appliances included (kitchen appliances all newer).

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ryan Ogle

Bluhouse Properties LLC - I License #6502376991 Listed on: 10/23/2017

Bluhouse Properties LLC - I

Co-Listed By

Lacey Connor

Keller Williams Realty Rivertown

Last Buyer's Agent

Spencer Pratt

EXP Realty LLC License #6501398111

EXP Realty LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,603

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 7,971 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 76x105
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Property is zoned Res Imp, Res Imp

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,603

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1954
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 76x105
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2825.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2602.71
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res Imp
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Corner Lot: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1695.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2825.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 1130.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1130.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1130.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • List Price: 162400.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Sidewalk
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Size Area: 0.18
  • Lot Dimensions: 76x105
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7971.0
  • Zoning Description: Res Imp
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2602.71
  • Tax Year: 2017

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 23, 2017
Closed on
Dec 22, 2017
Sold by
Holderbaum Jonathan and Holderbaum Sarah
Bought by
Dick Sharon M
Seller's Agent
Ryan Ogle
Bluhouse Properties LLC - I
Buyer's Agent
Spencer Pratt
EXP Realty LLC
List Price
$174,900
Sold Price
$162,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,900
-7.38%
Current Estimated Value
$377,325

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$215,325
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.37%
Original Mortgage
$129,600
Outstanding Balance
$109,055
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$268,270

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 22, 2015
Closed on
Dec 4, 2015
Sold by
Putans Juris J and Cayen Putans Darlene
Bought by
Holderbaum Jonathan and Holderbaum Sarah
Seller's Agent
Erin Fester
Keller Williams GR East
Buyer's Agent
Rebecca Dickenson
RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH)
List Price
$124,900
Sold Price
$124,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.53%
Original Mortgage
$122,637
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 1999
Sold by
Strnbrg Strnbrg C C and Strnbrg Putans J
Bought by
Putans Putans J and Putans Juris Cayen-Putans Darl

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 1995
Sold by
Greger Greger E E and Sterenberg Greger
Bought by
Putans Sterenberg and Putans Juris Cayen-Putans Darl

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 1983
Bought by
Putans Juris Cayen-Putans Darlene

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 1980
Bought by
Putans Juris Cayen-Putans Darlene
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
Dick Sharon M $162,000 Bridge Title Agency Llc
Holderbaum Jonathan $124,900 Grand Rapids Title Co Llc
Putans Putans J $109,000 --
Putans Sterenberg $70,000 --
Putans Juris Cayen-Putans Darlene $100 --
Putans Juris Cayen-Putans Darlene $44,300 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Dick Sharon M $129,600
Previous Owner Holderbaum Jonathan $122,637
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/22/2017 12/22/17 Sold $162,000 -7.4% $57 / Sq Ft
11/12/2017 11/12/17 Pending -- -- --
10/23/2017 10/23/17 For Sale $174,900 +40.0% $62 / Sq Ft
12/04/2015 12/04/15 Sold $124,900 0.0% $53 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/25/2015 10/25/15 Pending -- -- --
10/22/2015 10/22/15 For Sale $124,900 -- $53 / 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 $3,252 $165,200 $0 $0
2024 $3,252 $143,500 $0 $0
2023 $3,299 $127,800 $0 $0
2022 $3,132 $113,800 $0 $0
2021 $3,062 $102,100 $0 $0
2020 $2,927 $98,400 $0 $0
2019 $3,066 $91,300 $0 $0
2018 $2,961 $85,100 $0 $0
2017 $2,571 $73,700 $0 $0
2016 $2,603 $69,200 $0 $0
2015 $3,266 $69,200 $0 $0
2013 -- $57,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Ryan Ogle

    Bluhouse Properties LLC - I

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  • L

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2017

    Lacey Connor

    Keller Williams Realty Rivertown

  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Spencer Pratt

    EXP Realty LLC

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  • E

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Erin Fester

    Keller Williams GR East

  • Jodi Smith

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Jodi Smith

    EXP Realty (Grand Rapids)

    (616) 437-2717

    3 in this area

    95 Total Sales

    Jodi Smith
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  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Rebecca Dickenson

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (616) 801-3790

    6 in this area

    86 Total Sales

    Rebecca Dickenson
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 17052854

MichRIC

APN: 41-18-04-156-036

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49506 South East End

1557 Plymouth Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

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