NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1853 Ruby Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507

South East End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $206,000 - $227,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
864 Sq Ft
$253/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 10, 2018

Last sale price $100,000 $116 Per Sq Ft

Est. 119% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,346/month

30 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Porch
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area

About This Home

As of August 2018

Affordable ranch close to Burton and Eastern. Bedroom in basement may not be conforming.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Coursey

Leading Edge Realty LLC License #6501309293 Listed on: 05/30/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Brad VanOostenbrugge

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (Stndl) License #6501385224

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (Stndl)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $893

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 4,008 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x100

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 864 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • 1 Bedroom in Basement

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Porch
  • Mineral Rights Excluded

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$893

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1926
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 864.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Bedrooms: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 864.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 109900.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

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
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Size Area: 0.09
  • Lot Dimensions: 40x100
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4008.0
  • Zoning Description: residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 893.0
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 30, 2018
Closed on
Aug 16, 2018
Sold by
Rodas Lopez Misael R and Rodas Deleon Irens O
Bought by
Salgado David and Abundis Fabiola Oropeza
Seller's Agent
Robert Coursey
Leading Edge Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Brad VanOostenbrugge
RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (Stndl)
List Price
$114,900
Sold Price
$100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-12.97%
Current Estimated Value
$218,972

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$118,972
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.07%
Original Mortgage
$98,188
Outstanding Balance
$88,258
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$130,714

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 30, 2018
Closed on
Aug 10, 2018
Sold by
That Mece Properties Llc
Bought by
Rodas Lopez Misael R and Rodas Defeon Irene O
Seller's Agent
Robert Coursey
Leading Edge Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Brad VanOostenbrugge
RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (Stndl)
List Price
$114,900
Sold Price
$100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-12.97%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$98,188
Outstanding Balance
$88,258
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$130,714

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 23, 2014
Sold by
Melco Properties Llc
Bought by
Lopez Misael R Rodas and Deleon Irene O Rodas

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2013
Sold by
Felix Victor and Rodriguez Oseliz
Bought by
Melco Properties Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2012
Sold by
Melco Properties Llc
Bought by
Felix Victor and Rodriguez Oseliz

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 11, 2012
Closed on
Jul 11, 2012
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Melco Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Tom Dann
Value Point Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Erica Hernandez
Harborland Realty LLC
List Price
$18,200
Sold Price
$18,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$200
-1.1%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
21.24%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2012
Sold by
Everbank
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2012
Sold by
Morales Juan
Bought by
Everbank

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 2003
Sold by
Lockwood William and Lockwood Patricia
Bought by
Morales Juan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$94,900
Interest Rate
5.81%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 24, 1997
Sold by
Siler Siler D D and Siler Barton D
Bought by
Barton David R and Lopez Misael R Rodas

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 1993
Sold by
Concord A
Bought by
Lopez Misael R Rodas

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 1991
Sold by
Concord A
Bought by
Lopez Misael R Rodas

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 1989

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 1987

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 1987

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 1981
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
Salgado David $100,000 Chicago Title Of Michigan In
Rodas Lopez Misael R $55,000 Chicago Title Of Michigan In
Lopez Misael R Rodas -- None Available
Melco Properties Llc $1,000 None Available
Felix Victor -- None Available
Melco Properties Llc $18,000 Parks Title
Federal National Mortgage Association -- None Available
Everbank $87,668 None Available
Morales Juan $94,900 --
Barton David R $42,000 --
Lopez Misael R Rodas $37,500 --
Lopez Misael R Rodas -- --
-- $31,500 --
-- $26,500 --
-- $23,100 --
-- $9,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Salgado David $98,188
Previous Owner Morales Juan $94,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/10/2018 08/10/18 Sold $100,000 -13.0% $116 / Sq Ft
06/29/2018 06/29/18 Pending -- -- --
05/30/2018 05/30/18 For Sale $114,900 +538.3% $133 / Sq Ft
07/11/2012 07/11/12 Sold $18,000 -1.1% $21 / Sq Ft
06/28/2012 06/28/12 Pending -- -- --
06/11/2012 06/11/12 For Sale $18,200 -- $21 / 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 $1,563 $92,400 $0 $0
2024 $1,563 $82,600 $0 $0
2023 $1,586 $69,900 $0 $0
2022 $1,506 $62,000 $0 $0
2021 $1,472 $51,000 $0 $0
2020 $1,408 $48,400 $0 $0
2019 $1,550 $41,900 $0 $0
2018 $906 $34,600 $0 $0
2017 $882 $29,600 $0 $0
2016 $893 $25,200 $0 $0
2015 $830 $25,200 $0 $0
2013 -- $25,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Robert Coursey

    Leading Edge Realty LLC

    (616) 890-3475

    2 in this area

    51 Total Sales

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  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Brad VanOostenbrugge

    RE/MAX Michigan

    1 in this area

    70 Total Sales

    Brad VanOostenbrugge
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  • T

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Tom Dann

    Value Point Real Estate

    (616) 363-6678

    9 in this area

    53 Total Sales

    Tom Dann
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  • K

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2012

    Ken Cleypool

    Value Point Real Estate

    9 in this area

    68 Total Sales

    Ken Cleypool
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  • E

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Erica Hernandez

    Harborland Realty LLC

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 18023973

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-05-351-029

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49507 South East End

1853 Ruby Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1853 Ruby Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 since 30 May 2018 and is currently estimated at $218,972, approximately $253 per square foot. This property was built in 1926. 1853 Ruby 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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