NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1574 Forrest Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Creston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $178,000 - $250,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,112 Sq Ft
$194/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 26, 2021

Last sale price $127,500 $115 Per Sq Ft

Est. 69% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,445/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Replacement Windows
  • 2-minute walk to Sweet Street Park
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of April 2021

Great opportunity for some sweat equity or an investor looking to add to their rental portfolio in the Creston Neighborhood. The exterior of the home has a new roof, new windows, new siding and freshly poured cement on the walkway. The interior of the home has all new plumbing and electrical, all new duct work and is framed for a bedroom and bathroom upstairs. Home is ready for drywall, paint, and flooring. Add your own finishing touches to make this great home. Schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Richard Dawdy

City2Shore Arete Collection Inc Listed on: 03/26/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Steve Volkers

Five Star Real Estate (M6) License #6502426272

Five Star Real Estate (M6)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,337

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 4,792 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 46 x 100

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,112 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Basement
  • Michigan Basement
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,337

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1890
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 1112.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 424.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 145000.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Area: 0.11
  • Lot Dimensions: 46 x 100
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4792.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2337.0
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 2023
Sold by
1574 Forest Llc
Bought by
Gunn John R
Current Estimated Value
$215,653

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 26, 2021
Closed on
Apr 26, 2021
Sold by
J & M Construction Services Llc
Bought by
1574 Forest Llc
Seller's Agent
Richard Dawdy
City2Shore Arete Collection Inc
Buyer's Agent
Steve Volkers
Five Star Real Estate (M6)
List Price
$145,000
Sold Price
$127,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,500
-12.07%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.38%
Original Mortgage
$0
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 2020
Sold by
H & B Investment Properties Llc
Bought by
J & M Construction Services Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 2020
Sold by
Nyle Dodgson Douglas
Bought by
Rattler Properties Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2020
Sold by
Rattler Properties Llc
Bought by
Herrema Daniel

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 2020
Sold by
The Estate Of Douglas Nyle Dodgson
Bought by
Rattler Properties Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 25, 2019
Sold by
Herrema Daniel
Bought by
H & B Investment Properties Ll

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 2019
Sold by
Herrema Daniel
Bought by
H & B Investments Properties Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2019
Sold by
Rattler Properties Llc
Bought by
Herrema Daniel

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 2017
Sold by
Nyle Dodgson Douglas
Bought by
Rattler Properties Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 5, 2012
Sold by
Raptor Properties Llc
Bought by
Rattler Properties Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 7, 2012
Closed on
May 18, 2012
Sold by
Rattler Properties Llc
Bought by
Dodgson Douglas and Stanfield Patricia
Seller's Agent
Taylor Caughron
Keller Williams GR East
Buyer's Agent
Taylor Caughron
Keller Williams GR East
List Price
$14,900
Sold Price
$13,750
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,150
-7.72%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
22.53%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 7, 2012
Closed on
May 10, 2012
Sold by
Bhn Holdings Llc
Bought by
Raptor Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Taylor Caughron
Keller Williams GR East
Buyer's Agent
Taylor Caughron
Keller Williams GR East
List Price
$14,900
Sold Price
$13,750
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,150
-7.72%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 7, 2012
Closed on
Apr 25, 2012
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Bhn Holdings Llc
Seller's Agent
Taylor Caughron
Keller Williams GR East
Buyer's Agent
Taylor Caughron
Keller Williams GR East
List Price
$14,900
Sold Price
$13,750
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,150
-7.72%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 2011
Sold by
Bank Of America Na
Bought by
Fannie Mae and Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2011
Sold by
Kapenga Paul and Kapenga Julie
Bought by
Bank Of Amerioca Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2005
Sold by
P1 Properties Llc
Bought by
Kapenga Paul

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$66,000
Interest Rate
6.05%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 2004
Sold by
Stinson Helen
Bought by
P1 Properties Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$66,200
Interest Rate
6.08%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2004
Sold by
Tanis Ellen
Bought by
Stinson Helen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$66,200
Interest Rate
6.08%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 1992

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 1988

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 1983

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 1983

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 1983
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
Gunn John R -- --
1574 Forest Llc $127,500 Ata National Title Group
J & M Construction Services Llc $63,000 None Available
Rattler Properties Llc -- None Listed On Document
Herrema Daniel $30,000 None Available
Rattler Properties Llc -- None Available
H & B Investment Properties Ll -- None Listed On Document
H & B Investments Properties Llc -- None Available
Herrema Daniel $30,000 None Listed On Document
Rattler Properties Llc -- None Listed On Document
Rattler Properties Llc $25,000 None Available
Dodgson Douglas -- None Available
Dodgson Douglas -- Gr Title Llc
Raptor Properties Llc -- None Available
Bhn Holdings Llc $13,750 Attorneys Title Agency Llc
Fannie Mae -- None Available
Bank Of Amerioca Na $65,878 None Available
Kapenga Paul -- Macatawa Title Services
P1 Properties Llc $68,000 --
Stinson Helen -- --
-- $34,600 --
-- $29,500 --
-- $8,900 --
-- $26,000 --
-- $11,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner 1574 Forest Llc $0
Previous Owner Kapenga Paul $66,000
Previous Owner P1 Properties Llc $66,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/30/2025 01/30/25 Off Market $127,500 -- --
04/26/2021 04/26/21 Sold $127,500 -12.1% $115 / Sq Ft
04/10/2021 04/10/21 Pending -- -- --
03/26/2021 03/26/21 For Sale $145,000 +954.5% $130 / Sq Ft
04/27/2012 04/27/12 Sold $13,750 -7.7% $12 / Sq Ft
04/05/2012 04/05/12 Pending -- -- --
03/07/2012 03/07/12 For Sale $14,900 -- $13 / 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 $2,930 $75,500 $0 $0
2024 $2,930 $69,400 $0 $0
2023 $2,545 $48,900 $0 $0
2022 $2,515 $48,500 $0 $0
2021 $2,213 $42,400 $0 $0
2020 $1,446 $37,000 $0 $0
2019 $1,573 $32,400 $0 $0
2018 $1,305 $28,200 $0 $0
2017 $1,085 $21,800 $0 $0
2016 $912 $21,300 $0 $0
2015 $756 $21,300 $0 $0
2013 -- $21,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Richard Dawdy

    City2Shore Arete Collection Inc

  • Steve Volkers

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Steve Volkers

    Five Star Real Estate (M6)

    (616) 717-2179

    14 in this area

    198 Total Sales

    Steve Volkers
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  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Steven Volkers

    SVG Real Estate Firm - I

  • Rachael Fountain

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Rachael Fountain

    Five Star Real Estate (M6)

    (616) 881-9668

    5 in this area

    83 Total Sales

    Rachael Fountain
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  • Taylor Caughron

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Taylor Caughron

    Keller Williams GR East

    (616) 633-5109

    8 in this area

    88 Total Sales

    Taylor Caughron
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  • Karol Cooley

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2012

    Karol Cooley

    Keller Williams GR East

    (616) 575-0115

    5 in this area

    65 Total Sales

    Karol Cooley
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 21009781

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-18-333-002

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49505 Creston

1574 Forrest Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1574 Forrest Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 since 26 March 2021 and is currently estimated at $215,653, approximately $193 per square foot. This property was built in 1890. 1574 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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