NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1856 Nelson Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507

South East End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $205,000 - $236,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,141 Sq Ft
$195/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 29, 2019

Last sale price $93,000 $82 Per Sq Ft

Est. 139% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,418/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of March 2019

Wonderful upside opportunity tucked right between BOSTON SQUARE & ALGER HEIGHTS! Uncover all the awesome character with a little sweat-equity and transform this gem with fresh paint & a some TLC. New roof & windows. Charming front porch. Partially fenced yard & 2-stall garage. Kitchen appliances & washer/dryer included. Third bedroom does not have a closet but makes a great office or nursery. DON'T MISS OUT ON THE POTENTIAL UPSIDE OF THIS GREAT SOUTHEAST AREA HOME!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Schmidt

Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors Listed on: 11/15/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Andres Bujanda

Morse Realty LLC License #6501412447

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,205

Year Built

  • Built in 1916

Lot Details

  • 5,762 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 43 x 134

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,141 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,205

Year Built

Built in 1916

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1916
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1141.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1141.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick, Shingle Siding
  • List Price: 88000.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Size Area: 0.13
  • Lot Dimensions: 43 x 134
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5762.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1205.0
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 15, 2018
Closed on
Mar 29, 2019
Sold by
Young Bert and Young Kimberly
Bought by
Aleman Rivera Alvin
Seller's Agent
Michael Schmidt
Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Andres Bujanda
Morse Realty LLC
List Price
$90,000
Sold Price
$93,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,000
3.33%
Total Days on Market
4
Current Estimated Value
$221,983

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$128,983
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.54%
Original Mortgage
$91,315
Outstanding Balance
$81,094
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$134,433

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2017
Sold by
Young Bert and Young Bert Tyler
Bought by
Young Bert and Young Kimberly

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 29, 2008
Sold by
Young John C and Young Celestine K
Bought by
Young Bert Tyler and Young John C

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2007
Sold by
Fox & Bush Investments Llc
Bought by
Young John C and Young Celestine K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$55,000
Interest Rate
6.26%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 2005
Sold by
Positive Properties Inc
Bought by
Fox & Bush Investments Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$42,000
Interest Rate
6.04%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 2005
Sold by
Miller Judy A and Miller Roger D
Bought by
Positive Properties Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 1990

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 1989
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
Aleman Rivera Alvin $93,000 Ata National Title Group Llc
Young Bert -- Servicelink
Young Bert Tyler -- None Available
Young John C $85,900 None Available
Fox & Bush Investments Llc -- --
Positive Properties Inc $61,669 --
-- $51,900 --
-- $100 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rivera Alvin Aleman $5,015
Closed Aleman-Rivera Alvin $4,857
Closed Rivera Alvin Aleman $3,946
Closed Rivera Alvin Aleman $10,115
Open Aleman Rivera Alvin $91,315
Previous Owner Young John C $55,000
Previous Owner Fox & Bush Investments Llc $42,000
Previous Owner Miller Roger D $46,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/29/2019 03/29/19 Sold $93,000 +3.3% $82 / Sq Ft
11/19/2018 11/19/18 Pending -- -- --
11/15/2018 11/15/18 For Sale $90,000 -- $79 / 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 $2,065 $86,900 $0 $0
2023 $1,978 $80,500 $0 $0
2022 $1,989 $72,200 $0 $0
2021 $1,945 $61,700 $0 $0
2020 $1,859 $56,400 $0 $0
2019 $1,154 $51,300 $0 $0
2018 $1,154 $42,800 $0 $0
2017 $1,123 $37,800 $0 $0
2016 $1,137 $34,300 $0 $0
2015 $1,058 $34,300 $0 $0
2013 -- $31,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Michael Schmidt

    Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors

  • A

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Andres Bujanda

    Morse Realty LLC

    (616) 698-7890

    3 in this area

    29 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 18052287

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-05-387-016

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49507 South East End

1856 Nelson Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1856 Nelson Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 since 15 November 2018 and is currently estimated at $221,983, approximately $194 per square foot. This property was built in 1916. 1856 Nelson Ave SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Mulick Park Elementary School, Alger Middle School, and Ottawa Hills High School.

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