NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1818 Francis Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Garfield Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $175,000 - $197,920

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,248 Sq Ft
$151/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 14, 2015

Last sale price $50,000 $40 Per Sq Ft

Est. 277% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,179/month

90 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wooded Lot
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Living Room
  • Fenced Yard
  • Porch
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of May 2015

Located minutes from downtown Gr. Rapids, with easy access to US 131. This 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home has been freshly painted, updated and new carpet throughout. Living room, kitchen, formal dining room with beamed ceiling and half bath all located on the main level. All bedrooms and full bath located in the upper level with one bedroom having access to a small balcony overlooking the backyard. Full clean & dry basement with laundry & new furnace. Nice large covered front porch. Large fenced backyard. 2 Stall detached garage. Home has new roof & new vinyl siding.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Buist

Aker and Company Real Estate License #6501358702 Listed on: 01/23/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Balsitis

Bellabay Realty LLC License #6502346774

Bellabay Realty LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,124

Year Built

  • Built in 1919

Lot Details

  • 5,358 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40 x 134
  • Fenced Yard
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,248 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,124

Year Built

Built in 1919

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1919
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1248.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Back, Porch(es)
  • List Price: 59900.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Sidewalk, Wooded
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Porch(es): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Public Water, Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size Area: 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: 40 x 134
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5358.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1123.64
  • Tax Year: 2014

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 23, 2015
Closed on
May 14, 2015
Sold by
Burri An Hong
Bought by
Irentink Llc
Seller's Agent
Robert Buist
Aker and Company Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Michael Balsitis
Bellabay Realty LLC
List Price
$64,900
Sold Price
$50,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-22.96%
Total Days on Market
90
Current Estimated Value
$188,480

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$138,480
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.13%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 25, 2014
Closed on
Aug 12, 2014
Sold by
Vinson Lisa Marie
Bought by
Burn An Hong
Seller's Agent
Brian Boven
Five Star Real Estate (Rock)
Buyer's Agent
Robert Buist
Aker and Company Real Estate
List Price
$19,900
Sold Price
$14,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,400
-27.14%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
420.96%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2012
Sold by
Love Linda Fay and Evans Linda Fay
Bought by
Vinson Lisa Marie
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
Irentink Llc $50,000 None Available
Burn An Hong $14,500 None Available
Vinson Lisa Marie -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/14/2015 05/14/15 Sold $50,000 -23.0% $40 / Sq Ft
04/23/2015 04/23/15 Pending -- -- --
01/23/2015 01/23/15 For Sale $64,900 +347.6% $52 / Sq Ft
08/12/2014 08/12/14 Sold $14,500 -27.1% $12 / Sq Ft
07/26/2014 07/26/14 Pending -- -- --
07/25/2014 07/25/14 For Sale $19,900 -- $16 / 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 $1,449 $80,700 $0 $0
2023 $1,437 $70,100 $0 $0
2022 $1,366 $60,300 $0 $0
2021 $1,331 $50,600 $0 $0
2020 $1,286 $41,500 $0 $0
2019 $1,317 $34,900 $0 $0
2018 $1,277 $28,400 $0 $0
2017 $1,363 $23,400 $0 $0
2016 $1,252 $21,000 $0 $0
2015 $1,074 $21,000 $0 $0
2013 -- $24,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Robert Buist

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Robert Buist

    Aker and Company Real Estate

    (616) 836-6183

    64 Total Sales

    Robert Buist
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  • Michael Balsitis

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Michael Balsitis

    Bellabay Realty LLC

    (616) 734-0800

    1 in this area

    40 Total Sales

    Michael Balsitis
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  • Brian Boven

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Brian Boven

    Five Star Real Estate (Rock)

    (616) 293-3254

    4 in this area

    384 Total Sales

    Brian Boven
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 15002950

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-06-353-007

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49507 Garfield Park

1818 Francis Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1818 Francis Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 since 23 January 2015 and is currently estimated at $188,480, approximately $151 per square foot. This property was built in 1919. 1818 Francis 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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