NOT LISTED FOR SALE

159 El Centro Blvd SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Estimated Value: $509,000 - $611,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,848 Sq Ft
$306/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 30, 2020

Last sale price $365,000 $198 Per Sq Ft

Est. 55% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,794/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • High Speed Internet
  • East Grand Rapids High School Rated A
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Dining Area

About This Home

As of September 2020

All Brick Ranch nestled on a Premiere East Grand Rapids lot in Popular Hodenpyle Woods. Numerous Oversized Windows fill the house with Natural Light! Beautiful Views across the Rear Yard into a Private Wooded Ravine where no one can ever build. A Very Efficient Home with 4 different heat sources. Gas Forced Air Furnace, Electric Baseboards, Fireplace & Comfort Cove Radiant System allowing minimal use of the furnace. The Huge Living Room shares a Natural Fireplace with the Kitchen & Dining Area. A Big Master Suite has Many Built-Ins, Plus there's a 2nd Good Sized Bedroom. The Den in the Rear Overlooking the Woods could be a 3rd Bedroom. Other Features Include Reeds Lake Access, Curbside Trash Pickup, and a Short Drive to all the East GR has to offer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dan Rabourn

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH) License #6501273838 Listed on: 08/18/2020

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH)

Last Buyer's Agent

Jacob Heglund

JH Realty Partners License #6502360938

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,369

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 0.37 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 163
  • Terraced Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,848 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,369

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1954
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 100 x 163
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1848.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 4369.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RES
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Substructure:Slab: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Landscape:Underground Sprinkler: Yes
  • Landscape:Terraced Yard: Yes
  • Heat Type:Baseboard: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1848.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Broadband, Garage Door Opener
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Slab
  • LivingArea: 1848.0
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • List Price: 365000.0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heat Source:Electric2: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.37
  • Lot Size Area: 0.37
  • Lot Dimensions: 100 x 163
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16291.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4369.0
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 18, 2020
Closed on
Sep 30, 2020
Sold by
Nelson Craig
Bought by
Beckman Andrea and Vaughn Nicholas
Seller's Agent
Dan Rabourn
RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH)
Buyer's Agent
Jacob Heglund
JH Realty Partners
List Price
$365,000
Sold Price
$365,000
Current Estimated Value
$565,683

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$200,683
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.84%
Original Mortgage
$292,000
Outstanding Balance
$261,473
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$290,943

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 2010
Sold by
Bultema James R and Bultema Robert J
Bought by
Nelson Craig

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$141,882
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 2004
Sold by
Estate Of Bettie S Hammelef
Bought by
Bultema James R and Bultema Robert J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,450
Interest Rate
5.85%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 1999
Sold by
Hammelef Bettie S
Bought by
Hammelef Bettie S and Nelson Craig
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
Beckman Andrea $365,000 Bell Ttl Agcy Of Grand Rapid
Nelson Craig $144,500 Multiple
Bultema James R $177,000 --
Hammelef Bettie S -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Vaughn Andrea $50,000
Open Beckman Andrea $292,000
Previous Owner Nelson Craig $139,507
Previous Owner Nelson Craig $141,882
Previous Owner Bultema James R $150,450
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/30/2020 09/30/20 Sold $365,000 0.0% $198 / Sq Ft
08/20/2020 08/20/20 Pending -- -- --
08/18/2020 08/18/20 For Sale $365,000 -- $198 / 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 $8,546 $233,000 $0 $0
2024 $8,546 $213,200 $0 $0
2023 $8,786 $186,200 $0 $0
2022 $8,327 $174,300 $0 $0
2021 $8,116 $168,600 $0 $0
2020 $4,131 $135,600 $0 $0
2019 $4,300 $121,800 $0 $0
2018 $4,300 $116,900 $0 $0
2017 $4,230 $122,700 $0 $0
2016 $4,141 $105,700 $0 $0
2015 -- $105,700 $0 $0
2013 -- $89,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dan Rabourn

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Dan Rabourn

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (616) 446-0490

    1 in this area

    93 Total Sales

    Dan Rabourn
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  • Jacob Heglund

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Jacob Heglund

    JH Realty Partners

    (616) 813-8800

    4 in this area

    239 Total Sales

    Jacob Heglund
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20033599

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-27-376-006

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49506

159 El Centro Blvd SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 159 El Centro Blvd SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 since 18 August 2020 and is currently estimated at $565,683, approximately $306 per square foot. This property was built in 1954. 159 El Centro Blvd SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including East Grand Rapids High School, William C. Abney Academy, and Grand Rapids Hebrew Academy.

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