NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1573 Forrest Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Creston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $233,000 - $294,909

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,029 Sq Ft
$127/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 17, 2019

Last sale price $143,500 $71 Per Sq Ft

Est. 80% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,556/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Living Room
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Shed
  • 2-minute walk to Sweet Street Park

About This Home

As of December 2019

Great starter home in an up and coming location walking distance to Creston heights. New since 2014: porch, roof, windows, siding, added insulation. Partially finished basement with new flooring this year & a walk up/out to fenced back yard. Ready for a new owner to cosmetically update to taste.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tony Scholten

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (Stndl) License #6501287746 Listed on: 10/26/2019

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (Stndl)

Last Buyer's Agent

Hung Pham

Key Realty License #6506047850

Key Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,167

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Lot Details

  • 4,356 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 45x100
  • Back Yard Fenced

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,167

Year Built

Built in 1915

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1915
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 45x100
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2029.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1167.46
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RES
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: 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: 1469.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2029.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Full Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 560.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 864.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 560.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 149900.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Lot Size Area: 0.1
  • Lot Dimensions: 45x100
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4356.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1167.46
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 26, 2019
Closed on
Dec 17, 2019
Sold by
Wise David N and Wise Mishael S
Bought by
Bowman Conrad T
Seller's Agent
Tony Scholten
RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (Stndl)
Buyer's Agent
Hung Pham
Key Realty
List Price
$149,900
Sold Price
$143,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,400
-4.27%
Current Estimated Value
$258,227

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$114,727
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.48%
Original Mortgage
$106,750
Outstanding Balance
$95,096
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$160,455

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2005
Sold by
Devries Kevin S and Devries Elizabeth A
Bought by
Wise David N and Wise Mishael S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$103,000
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 1999
Sold by
Lipsy Lipsy D D and Lipsy Devries K
Bought by
Devries Devries K and Devries E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 1993
Sold by
Vansingel Vansingel S S and Vansingel Lipsy D
Bought by
Wise David N Mishael S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 4, 1983
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
Bowman Conrad T $143,500 Chicago Title Of Mi Inc
Wise David N $103,000 --
Devries Devries K $65,000 --
Wise David N Mishael S $50,000 --
-- $39,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bowman Conrad T $106,750
Previous Owner Wise David N $103,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/17/2019 12/17/19 Sold $143,500 -4.3% $71 / Sq Ft
11/01/2019 11/01/19 Pending -- -- --
10/26/2019 10/26/19 For Sale $149,900 -- $74 / 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 $2,242 $116,500 $0 $0
2024 $2,242 $109,700 $0 $0
2023 $2,272 $80,500 $0 $0
2022 $2,102 $78,700 $0 $0
2021 $1,935 $68,600 $0 $0
2020 $1,965 $59,600 $0 $0
2019 $1,169 $50,300 $0 $0
2018 $1,129 $43,900 $0 $0
2017 $1,099 $33,500 $0 $0
2016 $1,112 $32,700 $0 $0
2015 $1,034 $32,700 $0 $0
2013 -- $34,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tony Scholten

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Tony Scholten

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (616) 862-0342

    1 in this area

    201 Total Sales

    Tony Scholten
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Hung Pham

    Key Realty

    (616) 528-2881

    2 in this area

    118 Total Sales

    Hung Pham
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 19052366

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-18-329-020

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49505 Creston

1573 Forrest Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1573 Forrest Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 since 26 October 2019 and is currently estimated at $258,227, approximately $127 per square foot. This property was built in 1915. 1573 Forrest Ave NE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Kent Hills School, Riverside Middle School, and Union High School.

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