NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1845 Lafayette Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Garfield Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $183,000 - $217,072

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,040 Sq Ft
$193/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 29, 2020

Last sale price $115,000 $111 Per Sq Ft

Est. 74% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,421/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Pond
  • Screened Porch
  • Storm Windows
  • Water Fountains
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of September 2020

Here's a perfect opportunity to own a classic 20's bungalow w/loads of potential! Three-season porch, vestibule, spacious living & dining rooms w/beautiful original woodwork, kitchen w/appliances included, 2 bedrooms & bath. Larger bedroom has roomy walk-in closet w/built in drawers & storage. Hardwood floor in one bedroom & hall. Living & dining rooms may have hardwood as well. Be sure to check out the attic behind door off dining room. It has high ceilings and cool alcoves-lots of room for expansion. Relax in the backyard beside the pond stocked with beautiful Koi fish. Front & back yards completely fenced. Roof replaced app 2015, furnace app 2014, several windows app 2017. One block from Garfield Park-enjoy disc golf, basketball, baseball, sand volleyball, tennis courts & picnic areas.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cheryl Westdale

Keller Williams GR East Listed on: 09/11/2020

Keller Williams GR East

Last Buyer's Agent

Cheryl Westdale

Keller Williams GR East Listed on: 09/11/2020

Keller Williams GR East

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $942

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 41x130

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,040 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Screened Porch
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Freezer

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Pond
  • Water Fountains

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$942

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1920
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Freezer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1040.0
  • Window Features: Storms, Screens, Replacement
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1040.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances:Freezer: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • List Price: 125000.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size Area: 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: 41x130
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5227.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 941.61
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 11, 2020
Closed on
Sep 29, 2020
Sold by
Johnson Kimberly M
Bought by
1845 Lafayette Llc
Seller's Agent
Cheryl Westdale
Keller Williams GR East
Buyer's Agent
Cheryl Westdale
Keller Williams GR East
List Price
$125,000
Sold Price
$115,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-8%
Total Days on Market
2
Current Estimated Value
$200,268

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$85,268
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.39%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 18, 1994
Sold by
Buth Buth B B and Buth Johnson G
Bought by
Johnson Georgia M Kimberly M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 1981
Bought by
Johnson Georgia M Kimberly M
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
1845 Lafayette Llc $115,000 Grand Rapids Title Co Llc
Johnson Georgia M Kimberly M $11,200 --
Johnson Georgia M Kimberly M $24,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Johnson Georgia M $2,370
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/29/2020 09/29/20 Sold $115,000 -8.0% $111 / Sq Ft
09/13/2020 09/13/20 Pending -- -- --
09/11/2020 09/11/20 For Sale $125,000 -- $120 / 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 $3,568 $100,600 $0 $0
2023 $3,539 $87,600 $0 $0
2022 $3,364 $75,100 $0 $0
2021 $3,277 $62,800 $0 $0
2020 $899 $51,600 $0 $0
2019 $942 $43,200 $0 $0
2018 $909 $34,200 $0 $0
2017 $885 $28,200 $0 $0
2016 $896 $26,600 $0 $0
2015 $833 $26,600 $0 $0
2013 -- $27,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Cheryl Westdale

    Keller Williams GR East

    (616) 308-5075

    6 in this area

    107 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20037941

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-06-377-040

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49507 Garfield Park

1845 Lafayette Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1845 Lafayette Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 since 11 September 2020 and is currently estimated at $200,268, approximately $192 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 1845 Lafayette 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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