NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1853 Ruby Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507

South East End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $206,000 - $230,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
864 Sq Ft
$251/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 10, 2018

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

Est. 117% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,310 / mo

30 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Living Room
  • Den
  • Porch
  • Laundry Room

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
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

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

4,008 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1926
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 127.2
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 40x100
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 864.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 893.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: residential
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Mineral Rights:No: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 864.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • 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
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • 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
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): 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
  • 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

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 30, 2018
Closed on
Aug 16, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
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
$216,567

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$116,567
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.25%
Original Mortgage
$98,188
Interest Rate
0.0587%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 30, 2018
Closed on
Aug 10, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
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
Interest Rate
0.0587%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 23, 2014
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2013
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2012
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 11, 2012
Closed on
Jul 11, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
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
19.43%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2012
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2012
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

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
0.0581%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 24, 1997
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 1993
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 1991
Sold by
Bought by

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

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$100,000 Chicago Title Of Michigan In
$55,000 Chicago Title Of Michigan In
-- None Available
$1,000 None Available
-- None Available
$18,000 Parks Title
-- None Available
$87,668 None Available
$94,900 --
$42,000 --
$37,500 --
-- --
$31,500 --
$26,500 --
$23,100 --
$9,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
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 View Prior Sale
06/28/2012 06/28/12 Pending -- -- --
06/11/2012 06/11/12 For Sale $18,200 -- $21 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

Tax History

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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 $1,601 $92,400 $0 $0
2024 $16 $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

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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Robert Coursey

    Leading Edge Realty LLC

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  • Brad VanOostenbrugge

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Brad VanOostenbrugge

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (616) 862-4034

    62 Total Sales

    Brad VanOostenbrugge
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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Tom Dann

    Value Point Real Estate

    (616) 363-6678

    6 in this area

    38 Total Sales

    Tom Dann
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  • K

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2012

    Ken Cleypool

    Value Point Real Estate

    (616) 299-2987

    6 in this area

    48 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: MichRIC

MLS Number: 18023973

MichRIC

APN: 41-18-05-351-029

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49507 South East End

1853 Ruby Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

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