1855 Cornelius Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507
South East End NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $237,000 - $250,000
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,508
Sq Ft
$162/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Deck
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Patio
- Traditional Architecture
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Living Room
About This Home
As of October 2020This adorable colonial home is filled with charm and warmth. With over 1300 square feet of living space above grade, the home offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and formal dining with access to the outdoors. The artfully designed home has original hardwoods and oak woodwork for added period appeal, along with designer hardware and fixtures throughout. Basement is a working artist's studio and has a full bath. Outdoor benefits include a lovely fenced yard with deck and a newer over-sized, 2-stall garage with additional loft space for storage. All appliances included. Seller has directed Listing Agent/Broker to hold all offers until 10/12/20 at 7pm.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Cheryl Grant
Keller Williams GR North Listed on: 10/08/2020
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,252
Year Built
- Built in 1922
Lot Details
- 5,009 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 50x100
- Level Lot
- Garden
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,508 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Living Room
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Patio
Utilities
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Gravity Heating System
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 8, 2020
Closed on
Oct 30, 2020
Sold by
Ruiter Matthew and Duffy Heather
Bought by
Vanengen Seth and Mulder Laura
Seller's Agent
Cheryl Grant
Keller Williams GR North
Buyer's Agent
Teresa Visser
Visser Appraisals, Ltd.
List Price
$157,000
Sold Price
$169,000
Premium/Discount to List
$12,000
7.64%
Total Days on Market
4
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$75,210
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.08%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 30, 2019
Sold by
Ruiter Matthew J
Bought by
Ruiter Matthew and Duffy Heather
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$116,000
Interest Rate
4.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 30, 2006
Sold by
Betsy Jo Ruiter Trust
Bought by
Ruiter Matthew J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$106,000
Interest Rate
6.47%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 11, 1985
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanengen Seth | $169,000 | Athena Title Agency Llc | |
| Ruiter Matthew | -- | None Available | |
| Ruiter Matthew J | $106,000 | None Available | |
| -- | $39,900 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Vanengen Seth Van | $150,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Ruiter Matthew | $116,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Ruiter Matthew J | $106,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Ruiter Betsy J | $100,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2020 10/30/20 | Sold | $169,000 | +7.6% | $112 / Sq Ft |
| 10/12/2020 10/12/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/08/2020 10/08/20 | For Sale | $157,000 | -- | $104 / Sq Ft |
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $2,586 | $100,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $2,623 | $93,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $2,491 | $84,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $2,435 | $71,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $1,181 | $65,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $1,876 | $59,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $1,818 | $48,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $1,774 | $39,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $1,177 | $35,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $1,094 | $35,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2013 | -- | $32,600 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
C
Seller's Agent in 2020
Cheryl Grant
Keller Williams GR North
-
Rebecca Dickenson
R
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020
Rebecca Dickenson
RE/MAX Michigan
(616) 801-3790
7 in this area
91 Total Sales
-
Teresa Visser
T
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Teresa Visser
Visser Appraisals, Ltd.
(616) 827-2521
1 in this area
11 Total Sales
Map
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 20042278
APN: 41-18-05-454-015
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