NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1824 Observatory Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546

East Paris Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $385,000 - $422,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,154 Sq Ft
$190/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 22, 2020

Last sale price $310,000 $144 Per Sq Ft

Est. 32% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,603/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Patio
  • Collins Elementary School Rated A
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of December 2020

Beautiful 3/4 bedroom ranch in Forest Hills schools, with a Kentwood address, saving $$ in taxes. This ranch is conveniently located close to the Beltline though has the benefit of the Calvin Preserve immediately north which is great for walks in the woods. The house features bamboo flooring through the living room, dining room & kitchen. The kitchen has been remodeled with soft close cabinetry, granite countertops & SS appliances. Master on the main with oak floors, sliders to the rear yard and updated master bathroom. 2 further bedrooms and another full bathroom can be found on the main level. The basement offers a 4th potential bedroom (egress window installed) and living area with fireplace. Fenced back yard with newly constructed 12'x17' storage shed. Garage has 220V electric. Buy now and be in before the New Year with possession at Close!
Sellers have instructed Listing Agent to hold all/any offers until 5pm own Sunday 11/22.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paul Leason

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (South) License #6501388457 Listed on: 11/18/2020

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (South)

Last Buyer's Agent

Dan Steffee

Green Crown Real Estate LLC License #6506049140

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,419

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 10,193 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75x136

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Electric Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Mineral Rights Excluded

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,419

Year Built

Built in 1960

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: 1960
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 75x136
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2154.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 3419.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: residential
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • 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
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 2.0
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Mineral Rights:No: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric3: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1536.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Recreation Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2154.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 618.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1236.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Rec Room: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 618.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 275000.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: 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

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Size Area: 0.23
  • Lot Dimensions: 75x136
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10193.0
  • Zoning Description: residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3419.0
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 18, 2020
Closed on
Dec 22, 2020
Sold by
Kapteyn Raymond and Kapteyn Ann
Bought by
Yockey Sutton Sara and Sutton Kyle
Seller's Agent
Paul Leason
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (South)
Buyer's Agent
Dan Steffee
Green Crown Real Estate LLC
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$310,000
Premium/Discount to List
$35,000
12.73%
Current Estimated Value
$409,816

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$99,816
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.78%
Original Mortgage
$294,500
Outstanding Balance
$264,641
Interest Rate
2.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$139,021

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2011
Sold by
Plantinga Alvin C and Plantinga Kathleen A
Bought by
Kapteyn Ray and Kapteyn Ann

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 24, 2000
Bought by
Lund Eric and Kapteyn Ray
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
Yockey Sutton Sara $310,000 Title Resource Agency
Kapteyn Ray -- None Available
Plantinga Alvin C $115,900 None Available
Lund Eric $126,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Yockey Sutton Sara $294,500
Previous Owner Kapteyn Raymond P $184,000
Previous Owner Kapteyn Ray $164,000
Previous Owner Kapteyn Ray $18,000
Previous Owner Lund Eric $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/22/2020 12/22/20 Sold $310,000 +12.7% $144 / Sq Ft
11/22/2020 11/22/20 Pending -- -- --
11/18/2020 11/18/20 For Sale $275,000 -- $128 / 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 $4,494 $181,800 $0 $0
2024 $4,494 $164,100 $0 $0
2023 $4,832 $145,600 $0 $0
2022 $4,531 $126,600 $0 $0
2021 $4,386 $112,200 $0 $0
2020 $2,808 $108,600 $0 $0
2019 $3,366 $105,600 $0 $0
2018 $3,242 $100,500 $0 $0
2017 $3,234 $87,400 $0 $0
2016 $3,137 $83,800 $0 $0
2015 $3,101 $83,800 $0 $0
2013 -- $78,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Paul Leason

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (South)

    (616) 717-1901

    1 in this area

    76 Total Sales

    Paul Leason
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  • Dan Steffee

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Dan Steffee

    Green Crown Real Estate LLC

    (616) 490-4977

    4 in this area

    111 Total Sales

    Dan Steffee
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20047975

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-02-452-003

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49546 East Paris

1824 Observatory Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1824 Observatory Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 since 18 November 2020 and is currently estimated at $409,816, approximately $190 per square foot. This property was built in 1960. 1824 Observatory Ave SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Collins Elementary School, Northern Trails 5/6 School, and Northern Hills Middle School.

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