NOT LISTED FOR SALE

156 Garfield Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504

John Ball Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $246,000 - $288,775

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,627 Sq Ft
$165/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 12, 2014

Last sale price $89,000 $55 Per Sq Ft

Est. 202% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,716/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Attic Fan
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 4-minute walk to Lincoln Park

About This Home

As of December 2014

This home is full of character and has beautiful hardwood floors throughout. Situated on a corner lot, this spacious home has an attached one stall garage with additional off street parking and nicely landscaped yard. The kitchen has a convenient built in booth and access to 1/2 bath. Large living room features built-in book cases and architectural pillars as well as a fireplace. Formal dining room gives access to the kitchen, living room and study. All natural woodwork on the main floor. Upstairs there are 3 large bedrooms, and a full bath. Lower level offers plenty of storage and laundry. This well kept home is move-in ready!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Young

Midwest Properties ERA Powered (Kenmoor) Listed on: 11/19/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Bruce Cornell

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main) License #6501338200

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,087

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 3,120 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x78
  • Corner Lot: Yes

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,627 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,087

Year Built

Built in 1925

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: 1925
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 40x78
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1627.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • General Property Info:Design: Traditional
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1087.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res
  • Garage Type Attached: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Corner Lot: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Additional Items:Attic Fan: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Attic Fan
  • Fireplace Features: Living
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 1627.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 89000.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Garage:Garage2: Yes
  • Garage Type:_one_: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Size Area: 0.07
  • Lot Dimensions: 40x78
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3120.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1087.0
  • Tax Year: 2014

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2016
Sold by
Cornell Bruce and Cornell Brenda E
Bought by
Cornell Dwellings Llc
Current Estimated Value
$268,694

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$93,200
Outstanding Balance
$75,105
Interest Rate
3.54%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$186,082

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 19, 2014
Closed on
Dec 12, 2014
Sold by
Szelag Romuald and Szelag Grazyna
Bought by
Demaagd David and Demaagd Alyssa
Seller's Agent
Robert Young
Midwest Properties ERA Powered (Kenmoor)
Buyer's Agent
Bruce Cornell
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)
List Price
$89,000
Sold Price
$89,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.56%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 2001
Sold by
Szelag Stan
Bought by
Szelag Romuald and Szelag Grazyna

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,800
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 1998
Sold by
Ensing Ensing D D and Ensing Szelag S
Bought by
Szelag Szelag S and Szelag Romuald Grazyna

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 1995
Sold by
Ensing Ensing M M and Ensing D
Bought by
Szelag Ensing D and Szelag Romuald Grazyna

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 1987
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
Cornell Dwellings Llc -- Sun Title Agency Of Mi Llc
Cornell Bruce $116,500 Sun Title Agency Of Mi Llc
Demaagd David $89,000 None Available
Szelag Romuald -- First American Title Ins Co
Szelag Szelag S $73,000 --
Szelag Ensing D -- --
-- $41,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cornell Bruce $93,200
Previous Owner Szelag Romuald $48,500
Previous Owner Szelag Romuald $50,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/12/2014 12/12/14 Sold $89,000 0.0% $55 / Sq Ft
11/22/2014 11/22/14 Pending -- -- --
11/19/2014 11/19/14 For Sale $89,000 -- $55 / 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 $3,056 $131,300 $0 $0
2024 $3,056 $119,300 $0 $0
2023 $3,032 $104,700 $0 $0
2022 $2,881 $93,100 $0 $0
2021 $2,808 $85,100 $0 $0
2020 $2,714 $73,100 $0 $0
2019 $2,778 $64,800 $0 $0
2018 $2,693 $52,000 $0 $0
2017 $2,627 $45,900 $0 $0
2016 $2,194 $40,900 $0 $0
2015 $2,091 $40,900 $0 $0
2013 -- $35,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Robert Young

    Midwest Properties ERA Powered (Kenmoor)

  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Bruce Cornell

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 14063100

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-13-26-251-001

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49504 John Ball Park

156 Garfield Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 156 Garfield Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 since 19 November 2014 and is currently estimated at $268,694, approximately $165 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 156 Garfield Ave NW is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Sibley School, Westwood Middle School, and Union High School.

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