NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1729 Martin Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Garfield Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $267,000 - $305,352

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,546 Sq Ft
$184/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 18, 2022

Last sale price $245,000 $158 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,820/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Snack Bar or Counter
  • 5-minute walk to Dickinson Park

About This Home

As of January 2022

Welcome home to this 4 bedroom 1.5 bath home in the Garfield/Alger area of Grand Rapids. Just a short walk to Harvest Health Foods, The Old Goat, Real Food Cafe and more! Walk into an open living area with bay window, and dining area with original hardwood floors. Foyer features a built in bench and coat rack. Completely updated kitchen with new cabinets, appliances, and a custom-made butcher block countertop. Main floor features 1 bedroom and a half bath for guests, and plenty of windows for natural light. Upper level features 3 spacious bedrooms, updated full bathroom, and a bonus room with walk-in closet potential. Large deck in the back with a built in bar and bench seating. In the fully fenced in back yard there is an existing foundation for a 20 x 18 garage. All appliances, furnace, AC, and hot water heater are just 2 years old! Seller will hold any offers until Friday 12-24 at 12pm and will be reviewed that day. Schedule a showing today and treat yourself to a new home before the holidays!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Larissa Frody

City2Shore Real Estate (GR) License #6502393052 Listed on: 12/20/2021

Co-Listed By

Emily Strom

City2Shore Real Estate (GR) License #6501434565

Last Buyer's Agent

Craig Geers

City2Shore Real Estate (GR) License #6502428059

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,235

Year Built

  • Built in 1912

Lot Details

  • 5,184 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40 x 130
  • Back Yard Fenced

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,546 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Snack Bar or Counter

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

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

$2,235

Year Built

Built in 1912

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1912
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 40 X 130
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1546.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2234.77
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central 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
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Roofing:Shingle: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:High-Speed Internet: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1546.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1546.0
  • Window Features: Replacement, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 199900.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size Area: 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: 40 X 130
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5184.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2234.77
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 20, 2021
Closed on
Jan 18, 2022
Sold by
Benjamin Kok
Bought by
Heldt Cameron and Salyers Christina
Seller's Agent
Larissa Frody
City2Shore Real Estate (GR)
Buyer's Agent
Craig Geers
City2Shore Real Estate (GR)
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$245,000
Premium/Discount to List
$45,100
22.56%
Current Estimated Value
$284,588

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$39,588
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.10%
Original Mortgage
$218,500
Interest Rate
3.45%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 23, 2019
Closed on
Oct 22, 2019
Sold by
Stasiulewicz Wojciech
Bought by
Kok Benjamin
Seller's Agent
Michael O`Hara
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Daniel Smith
City2Shore Real Estate Inc.
List Price
$169,900
Sold Price
$166,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,900
-2.3%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.98%
Original Mortgage
$161,020
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 2018
Sold by
Limber Terry
Bought by
Stasiulewicz Wojciech

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 20, 2012
Closed on
Feb 10, 2012
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Limber Terry
Seller's Agent
Shawn Boomstra
Homestead Realty of W Michigan
Buyer's Agent
Scott Grondman
Bellabay Realty SW LLC - I
List Price
$22,500
Sold Price
$20,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,500
-11.11%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
21.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2011
Sold by
Bac Home Loans Servicing Lp
Bought by
Fannie Mae and Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 2011
Sold by
Castillo Tracy L
Bought by
Bac Home Loans Servicing Lp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 2007
Sold by
Castillo Maria
Bought by
Castillo Tracy L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$99,000
Interest Rate
6.16%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 1985
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
Heldt Cameron $245,000 Sun Title
Kok Benjamin $166,000 Attorney
Stasiulewicz Wojciech $65,000 None Available
Limber Terry $20,000 Attorneys Title Agency Llc
Fannie Mae -- None Available
Bac Home Loans Servicing Lp $86,059 None Available
Castillo Tracy L $99,000 Beltline Title Agency Inc
-- $11,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Heldt Cameron $218,500
Previous Owner Kok Benjamin $161,020
Previous Owner Castillo Tracy L $99,000
Previous Owner Castillo Maria $20,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/18/2022 01/18/22 Sold $245,000 +22.6% $158 / Sq Ft
12/24/2021 12/24/21 Pending -- -- --
12/20/2021 12/20/21 For Sale $199,900 +20.4% $129 / Sq Ft
10/22/2019 10/22/19 Sold $166,000 -2.3% $107 / Sq Ft
09/23/2019 09/23/19 For Sale $169,900 +749.5% $110 / Sq Ft
09/10/2019 09/10/19 Pending -- -- --
02/14/2012 02/14/12 Sold $20,000 -11.1% $13 / Sq Ft
02/03/2012 02/03/12 Pending -- -- --
01/20/2012 01/20/12 For Sale $22,500 -- $15 / 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 $3,233 $122,800 $0 $0
2024 $3,233 $110,600 $0 $0
2023 $3,096 $97,100 $0 $0
2022 $2,254 $84,600 $0 $0
2021 $2,204 $74,100 $0 $0
2020 $2,107 $63,900 $0 $0
2019 $2,620 $49,100 $0 $0
2018 $1,696 $41,700 $0 $0
2017 $1,846 $36,900 $0 $0
2016 $1,663 $32,600 $0 $0
2015 $1,584 $32,600 $0 $0
2013 -- $33,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Larissa Frody

    City2Shore Real Estate (GR)

    (616) 662-9664

    1 in this area

    26 Total Sales

    Larissa Frody
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Emily Strom

    City2Shore Real Estate (GR)

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  • Craig Geers

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Craig Geers

    City2Shore Real Estate (GR)

    (616) 304-5571

    1 in this area

    92 Total Sales

    Craig Geers
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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Michael O`Hara

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

    (616) 291-3875

    102 Total Sales

    Michael O`Hara
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Daniel Smith

    City2Shore Real Estate Inc.

  • Andy Smith

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Andy Smith

    EXP Realty (Grand Rapids)

    (616) 209-0323

    153 Total Sales

    Andy Smith
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 21118816

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-06-431-021

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49507 Garfield Park

1729 Martin Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1729 Martin Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 since 20 December 2021 and is currently estimated at $284,588, approximately $184 per square foot. This property was built in 1912. 1729 Martin Ave SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Dickinson Academy, Alger Middle School, and Ottawa Hills High School.

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