NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1659 Margaret Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507

South East End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $258,000 - $275,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,082 Sq Ft
$244/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 05, 2021

Last sale price $155,000 $143 Per Sq Ft

Est. 70% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,649/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Screened Porch
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Storm Windows

About This Home

As of March 2021

This home is a great opportunity. Easy living and practical floor plan. Vestibule, Large Living Room, Cozy Den with fireplace and built-ins, Large Screened in Porch (screens down for season), Kitchen with EA, 3 bedrooms, full bath, full basement (with workshop area and plumbing fixtures in place), attached garage and very convenient location. This home has really good bones, wood floors in several rooms, many cute & custom features and newer roof, but needs tender loving care & updating. All offer submitted by 12pm on 2/16, will be reviewed by sellers that afternoon.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alan Kitson

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main) License #6501202796 Listed on: 02/10/2021

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

Last Buyer's Agent

Tom Zandee

Five Star Real Estate (M6) License #6501257930

Five Star Real Estate (M6)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,431

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 8,772 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 16x129
  • Corner Lot: Yes

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,082 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room
  • Den with Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Laundry Chute

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,431

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1940
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 16x129
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1082.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1430.65
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RES
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Windows:Storms: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1082.0
  • Laundry Features Laundry Chute: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1082.0
  • Window Features: Storms, Screens
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1082.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Fireplace:DenStudy: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • List Price: 144900.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Sidewalk
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Chute
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Broadband
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Size Area: 0.2
  • Lot Dimensions: 16x129
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8772.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1430.65
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 2022
Sold by
Lance Buffinga
Bought by
Buffinga Jacob A
Current Estimated Value
$264,082

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$169,750
Outstanding Balance
$159,449
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$73,546

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 10, 2021
Closed on
Mar 5, 2021
Sold by
Straw Susan L and Jager William P
Bought by
Buffinga Lance and Buffinga Lisa
Seller's Agent
Alan Kitson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Tom Zandee
Five Star Real Estate (M6)
List Price
$144,900
Sold Price
$155,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,100
6.97%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.44%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 2013
Sold by
Jager Kenneth Dale
Bought by
Jager Kenneth D and Straw Susan L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2013
Sold by
Jager Kenneth Dale and Jager Susan Ellen
Bought by
Jager Kenneth Dale

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2013
Sold by
Jager Jager Kenneth D Kenneth D and Jager Kenneth D
Bought by
Jager Kenneth Dale and Jager Susan Ellen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 2008
Sold by
Jager Kenneth Dale and Jager Susan E
Bought by
Jager Kenneth D and Jager Susan E
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
Buffinga Jacob A $175,000 Star Title
Buffinga Lance $155,000 Sun Title Agency Of Michigan
Jager Kenneth D -- None Available
Jager Kenneth Dale -- None Available
Jager Kenneth Dale -- None Available
Jager Kenneth D -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Buffinga Jacob A $169,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/05/2021 03/05/21 Sold $155,000 +7.0% $143 / Sq Ft
02/16/2021 02/16/21 Pending -- -- --
02/10/2021 02/10/21 For Sale $144,900 -- $134 / 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 $2,667 $113,300 $0 $0
2024 $2,667 $94,800 $0 $0
2023 $2,699 $80,100 $0 $0
2022 $2,455 $72,900 $0 $0
2021 $2,165 $67,200 $0 $0
2020 $1,349 $60,300 $0 $0
2019 $1,412 $55,500 $0 $0
2018 $1,364 $49,500 $0 $0
2017 $1,328 $40,600 $0 $0
2016 $1,344 $39,600 $0 $0
2015 $1,250 $39,600 $0 $0
2013 -- $38,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Alan Kitson

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Tom Zandee

    Five Star Real Estate (M6)

    (616) 915-8160

    10 in this area

    244 Total Sales

    Tom Zandee
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Thomas Zandee

    Greenridge Realty (Kentwood)

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 21004073

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-05-426-025

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49507 South East End

1659 Margaret Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1659 Margaret Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 since 10 February 2021 and is currently estimated at $264,082, approximately $244 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 1659 Margaret Ave SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Mulick Park Elementary School, Alger Middle School, and Ottawa Hills High School.

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