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Seller's Agent in 2020
Steve Merkle
Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt
(616) 460-0108
1 in this area
19 Total Sales
1568 Forrest Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Creston Neighborhood
--
Bed
--
Bath
--
Sq Ft
5,009
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Wooded Lot
- Hot Water Heating System
- 2-minute walk to Sweet Street Park
About This Home
As of September 2020Classic northeast side 2 family home. Unit layouts are identical with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath. Features include all brick exterior, hardwood flooring, fireplace in lower unit and a 2 stall garage. House has separate electrical and natural gas. Very nice wooded lot in Creston District. All offers to be presented on Monday, 9/25 at 7:00PM.
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,072
Year Built
- Built in 1929
Lot Details
- 5,009 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 50x100x50x100
- Wooded Lot
Parking
- 5 Parking Spaces
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Composition Roof
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Radiant Heating System
- Hot Water Heating System
- Phone Connected
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- 2 Units
Listing and Financial Details
- Tenant pays for trash collection, gas
- The owner pays for water, sewer
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 4, 2023
Sold by
Guthrie Sarah
Bought by
Burbo Ian
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$242,250
Outstanding Balance
$237,106
Interest Rate
6.71%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
$75,474
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 27, 2020
Closed on
Sep 15, 2020
Sold by
Schneider Ben
Bought by
Guthrie Sarah
Seller's Agent
Steve Merkle
Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt
Buyer's Agent
Jessica Losey
Five Star Real Estate (M6)
List Price
$217,500
Sold Price
$230,000
Premium/Discount to List
$12,500
5.75%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.39%
Original Mortgage
$172,500
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 10, 1999
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 15, 1990
Sold by
Vanderlende Vanderlende G G and Vanderlende Ooster
Bought by
Oosterhouse Henry C Brenda S
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 14, 1989
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 13, 1989
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $285,000 | First American Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $230,000 | Chicago Title Of Mi Inc | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $64,100 | -- | |
| Deed | $29,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $18,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $242,250 | Construction | |
| Previous Owner | $172,500 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/15/2020 09/15/20 | Sold | $230,000 | +5.7% | -- |
| 07/31/2020 07/31/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/27/2020 07/27/20 | For Sale | $217,500 | +48.1% | -- |
| 11/17/2017 11/17/17 | Sold | $146,900 | +1.4% | -- |
| 09/29/2017 09/29/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/19/2017 09/19/17 | For Sale | $144,900 | -- | -- |
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 | $6,575 | $153,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $6,575 | $131,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $5,112 | $114,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $4,858 | $100,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $4,734 | $90,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $3,138 | $82,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $3,562 | $69,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $3,115 | $58,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $2,322 | $50,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $2,333 | $45,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $2,223 | $45,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2013 | -- | $47,900 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Steve Merkle
-
Jessica Losey
J
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Jessica Losey
Five Star Real Estate (M6)
(616) 551-9660
2 in this area
19 Total Sales
-
Kristin Carlson
K
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2020
Kristin Carlson
Keller Williams GR East
(616) 822-5660
4 in this area
61 Total Sales
-
Peter Westers
P
Seller's Agent in 2017
Peter Westers
Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)
(616) 262-7288
3 in this area
95 Total Sales
-
LuAnn Takens
Buyer's Agent in 2017
LuAnn Takens
Keller Williams GR North (Main)
(616) 690-0869
1 in this area
170 Total Sales
Map
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 17047537
APN: 41-14-18-333-003
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