NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1737 Forest Lake Dr SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546

East Paris Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $351,000 - $365,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,542 Sq Ft
$233/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 07, 2022

Last sale price $310,000 $201 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,320/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Fireplace
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Replacement Windows
  • Meadow Brook Elementary School Rated A
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of December 2022

Forest Hills Schools! This fantastic, well maintained ranch is located in the excellent Forest Hills School District but with City of Kentwood taxes. A convenient location just a short walk to Northeast Park and Meadowbrook Elementary School. Upstairs you'll find a nice sized kitchen with newer appliances, an open living room with a cathedral ceiling, main floor laundry room, plus two bedrooms and two baths. The large basement has a 3rd non-conforming bedroom and plenty of space to expand. It already has rough-in plumbing if you want to add a full bath in the future. You'll also enjoy the large 2 stall attached garage, cozy fireplace, and large fenced-in private back yard. It sits in a quiet, friendly neighborhood, just minutes from shopping, restaurants, and the expressway. Any offer received will be presented Monday Nov. 21, 2022 at noon.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Kirchgessner

Greenridge Realty (EGR) Listed on: 11/16/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Melissa Mitchell

Green Square Properties LLC License #6506046821

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,739

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80x140

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,739

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1985
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1542.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 230.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1312.0
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 230.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 299900.0
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Lot Size Area: 0.26
  • Lot Dimensions: 80x140
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11195.0
  • Zoning Description: res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3739.0
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 16, 2022
Closed on
Dec 13, 2022
Sold by
Lentz Mary Ann
Bought by
Knauff Bianca
Seller's Agent
David Kirchgessner
Greenridge Realty (EGR)
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Mitchell
Green Square Properties LLC
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$310,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,100
3.37%
Total Days on Market
5
Views
23
Current Estimated Value
$358,543

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$48,543
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.97%
Original Mortgage
$248,000
Outstanding Balance
$241,927
Interest Rate
7.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$116,616

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 16, 2022
Closed on
Dec 6, 2022
Sold by
Kirchgessner David J
Bought by
Lentz Mary Ann
Seller's Agent
David Kirchgessner
Greenridge Realty (EGR)
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Mitchell
Green Square Properties LLC
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$310,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,100
3.37%
Views
23

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$248,000
Outstanding Balance
$241,927
Interest Rate
7.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$116,616

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2019
Sold by
Lentz Mary Ann
Bought by
Kirchgessner David J and Burns Catherine A

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 14, 2014
Closed on
Mar 27, 2015
Sold by
Meyer Daniel Robert
Bought by
Lentz Mary Ann
Seller's Agent
John Clark
Short South Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
David Kirchgessner
Greenridge Realty (EGR)
List Price
$1,849,000
Sold Price
$162,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,686,100
-91.19%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.03%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2009
Sold by
Roberts Gretchen K and Lipscomb Eric G
Bought by
Meyer Daniel Robert

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$119,000
Interest Rate
5.29%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2009
Sold by
Lipscomb Alberta M
Bought by
Roberts Gretchen K and Lipscomb Eric G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$119,000
Interest Rate
5.29%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Knauff Bianca $310,000 Chicago Title
Lentz Mary Ann -- Chicago Title
Kirchgessner David J -- None Available
Lentz Mary Ann $162,900 Chicago Title
Meyer Daniel Robert $138,000 Chicago Title
Roberts Gretchen K -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Knauff Bianca $248,000
Previous Owner Meyer Daniel Robert $116,900
Previous Owner Meyer Daniel Robert $119,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/07/2022 12/07/22 Sold $310,000 +3.4% $201 / Sq Ft
11/21/2022 11/21/22 Pending -- -- --
11/16/2022 11/16/22 For Sale $299,900 +84.1% $194 / Sq Ft
03/30/2015 03/30/15 Sold $162,900 -91.2% $124 / Sq Ft
03/02/2015 03/02/15 Pending -- -- --
11/14/2014 11/14/14 For Sale $1,849,000 -- $1,409 / 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
2024 $5,018 $147,900 $0 $0
2023 $5,169 $136,700 $0 $0
2022 $3,757 $124,000 $0 $0
2021 $3,658 $103,700 $0 $0
2020 $3,021 $98,100 $0 $0
2019 $3,569 $101,000 $0 $0
2018 $3,569 $100,500 $0 $0
2017 $3,462 $84,000 $0 $0
2016 $3,360 $75,000 $0 $0
2015 $2,841 $75,000 $0 $0
2013 -- $71,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2022

    David Kirchgessner

    Greenridge Realty (EGR)

    (616) 617-4644

    2 in this area

    68 Total Sales

    David Kirchgessner
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  • Melissa Mitchell

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Melissa Mitchell

    Green Square Properties LLC

    (616) 308-6304

    1 in this area

    112 Total Sales

    Melissa Mitchell
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  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    John Clark

    Short South Realty Group

    (231) 638-0287

    11 Total Sales

    John Clark
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 22048250

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-01-403-036

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49546 East Paris

1737 Forest Lake Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1737 Forest Lake Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 since 16 November 2022 and is currently estimated at $358,543, approximately $232 per square foot. This property was built in 1985. 1737 Forest Lake Dr SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Meadow Brook Elementary School, Northern Trails 5/6 School, and Northern Hills Middle School.

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