NOT LISTED FOR SALE

157 Lowell Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Fulton Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $315,000 - $391,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,800 Sq Ft
$196/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 07, 2017

Last sale price $129,200 $72 Per Sq Ft

Est. 173% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,118/month

87 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Living Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Porch
  • 3-minute walk to Hillcrest Park

About This Home

As of February 2017

Welcome to this charming 4 bedroom 1 1/2 bath home. This 2 story home is close to shopping and downtown Grand Rapids. Upstairs has new carpet and fresh paint. All bedrooms are on the same level with a full bath. The main level has a nice kitchen, half bath, living room and a fantastic den/office with built in shelves. Price reduced for quick sale. FHA 203k possible. Motivated seller looking at all offers. Call me today for a showing.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Timothy Fischer

List True Inc. - I Listed on: 09/03/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Dawn Bebout

Five Star Real Estate (Ada) License #6501390790

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,300

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 5,547 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 129x43

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,800 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement
  • Michigan Basement
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Location

  • Mineral Rights Excluded

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,300

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1910
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Broadband
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 1800.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 400.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 139900.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Size Area: 0.13
  • Lot Dimensions: 129x43
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5547.0
  • Zoning Description: res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2300.0
  • Tax Year: 2016

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 3, 2016
Closed on
Feb 7, 2017
Sold by
Jeltema Annette
Bought by
Drozd Renee
Seller's Agent
Timothy Fischer
List True Inc. - I
Buyer's Agent
Dawn Bebout
Five Star Real Estate (Ada)
List Price
$165,000
Sold Price
$129,200
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,800
-21.7%
Total Days on Market
87
Current Estimated Value
$353,169

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$223,969
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.75%
Original Mortgage
$126,859
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 2014
Sold by
Jeltema Annette L
Bought by
Annette L Jeltema Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 8, 2013
Sold by
Jeltema Annette and Jeltema Joseph
Bought by
Jeltema Annette L and Jeltema Bradley J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,000
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 1983
Sold by
Abrmwz Abrmwz J J and Abrmwz Jeltema J
Bought by
Jeltema Annette L Trust
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
Drozd Renee $129,200 None Available
Annette L Jeltema Trust -- None Available
Jeltema Annette L -- None Available
Jeltema Annette L -- None Available
Jeltema Annette L Trust $29,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Drozd Renee $50,000
Closed Drozd Renee $120,300
Closed Drozd Renee $126,859
Previous Owner Jeltema Annette L $10,800
Previous Owner Jeltema Annette $90,000
Previous Owner Jeltema Joseph $98,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/07/2017 02/07/17 Sold $129,200 -21.7% $72 / Sq Ft
11/29/2016 11/29/16 Pending -- -- --
09/03/2016 09/03/16 For Sale $165,000 -- $92 / 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 $2,915 $153,700 $0 $0
2023 $2,958 $119,500 $0 $0
2022 $2,808 $112,400 $0 $0
2021 $2,746 $108,900 $0 $0
2020 $2,625 $100,600 $0 $0
2019 $2,749 $96,800 $0 $0
2018 $2,704 $76,300 $0 $0
2017 $1,327 $72,700 $0 $0
2016 $1,343 $65,200 $0 $0
2015 $1,249 $65,200 $0 $0
2013 -- $59,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • T

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Timothy Fischer

    List True Inc. - I

  • D

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Dawn Bebout

    Five Star Real Estate (Ada)

    1 in this area

    12 Total Sales

    Dawn Bebout
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 16046006

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-29-276-002

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49503 Fulton Heights

157 Lowell Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 157 Lowell Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 since 03 September 2016 and is currently estimated at $353,169, approximately $196 per square foot. This property was built in 1910. 157 Lowell Ave NE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Congress Elementary, Alger Middle School, and Ottawa Hills High School.

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