NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1759 Alto Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507

South East End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $156,749 - $217,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
480 Sq Ft
$363/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 13, 2015

Last sale price $15,115 $31 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1,054% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,083/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bungalow
  • Wood Siding
  • 1-Story Property
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of April 2015

HUD Home. Cute bungalow on the SE side. Home backs up to woods and privacy. Features a daylight/walkup basement that could be finished to provide more sq footage. Needs some work, but really hard to find homes at this price. Please see attached documents for important information on HUD Homes, LBP Disclosures, Addendums and Bidding.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Randy Charboneau

Independence Realty (RSC) License #6506045903 Listed on: 03/13/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Dave Melvin

David Melvin License #6502380504

David Melvin

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 4,800 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x120
  • Property is zoned TN-LDR, TN-LDR

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 480 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • REO, home is currently bank or lender owned

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1950
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: Living
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Daylight, Walk Out
  • LivingArea: 480.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 480.0
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Brick
  • List Price: 12000.0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Garage:Garage2: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Area: 0.11
  • Lot Dimensions: 40x120
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4800.0
  • Zoning Description: TN-LDR
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 824.0
  • Tax Year: 2014

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2024
Sold by
Kauffman Ryan
Bought by
Cooley Elijah
Total Days on Market
13
Current Estimated Value
$174,437

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$154,230
Outstanding Balance
$152,762
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$13,163

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 2023
Sold by
Brown Ted
Bought by
Kauffman Ryan

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 13, 2015
Closed on
Apr 9, 2015
Sold by
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development
Bought by
Brown Ted W and Kauffman Ryan
Seller's Agent
Randy Charboneau
Independence Realty (RSC)
Buyer's Agent
Dave Melvin
David Melvin
List Price
$12,000
Sold Price
$15,115
Premium/Discount to List
$3,115
25.96%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
26.59%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 25, 2014
Sold by
Midfirst Bank
Bought by
The Secretary Of Housing & Urban Develop

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2014
Sold by
Mccoy Herbert
Bought by
Midfirst Bank

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 13, 2007
Sold by
Estate Of Mary Francis Walker
Bought by
Mccoy Herbert

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$39,686
Interest Rate
6.66%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Cooley Elijah $159,000 None Listed On Document
Kauffman Ryan -- None Listed On Document
Brown Ted W $15,115 Transnation Title Agency
The Secretary Of Housing & Urban Develop -- None Available
Midfirst Bank $13,500 None Available
Mccoy Herbert $40,000 Grand Rapids Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cooley Elijah $154,230
Closed Kauffman Josue Salomon $20,000
Previous Owner Kauffman Ryan $36,000
Previous Owner Mccoy Herbert $1,914
Previous Owner Mccoy Herbert $39,686
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/13/2015 04/13/15 Sold $15,115 +26.0% $31 / Sq Ft
03/26/2015 03/26/15 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2015 03/13/15 For Sale $12,000 -- $25 / 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 $1,313 $50,800 $0 $0
2023 $762 $41,800 $0 $0
2022 $766 $37,200 $0 $0
2021 $749 $32,100 $0 $0
2020 $716 $29,300 $0 $0
2019 $750 $26,600 $0 $0
2018 $725 $22,100 $0 $0
2017 $705 $22,300 $0 $0
2016 $865 $20,600 $0 $0
2015 $636 $20,600 $0 $0
2013 -- $18,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Randy Charboneau

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Randy Charboneau

    Independence Realty (RSC)

    (616) 262-0001

    10 in this area

    100 Total Sales

    Randy Charboneau
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  • Dave Melvin

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Dave Melvin

    David Melvin

    (616) 447-9100

    7 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 15010227

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-05-331-024

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49507 South East End

1759 Alto Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1759 Alto Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 since 13 March 2015 and is currently estimated at $174,437, approximately $363 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 1759 Alto 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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