NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1918 Observatory Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546

East Paris Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $339,365 - $385,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,574 Sq Ft
$226/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 28, 2018

Last sale price $204,000 $130 Per Sq Ft

Est. 67% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,163/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Porch
  • Collins Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of November 2018

Charming, 2 story home on oversized lot. Best of both worlds with Forest Hills schools and Kentwood taxes! Enjoy fall days by the fireplace or hike on the Calvin nature trails accessed at the end of the street. Main floor offers large living room with fireplace, wood paneled dining area with sliding door to back yard, open kitchen and half bath. Up are 3 nice sized bedrooms and large full bath. Basement has finished rec room with fireplace as well as laundry area and storage. Many updates including windows, furnace, air and flooring. Lots of storage and attached 2 car garage. Great location close to shopping, restaurants, MVP and much more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julie Jones

Keller Williams GR East License #6501358819 Listed on: 10/11/2018

Keller Williams GR East

Last Buyer's Agent

Nick Holtrop

EXP Realty (Grand Rapids) License #6501394826

EXP Realty (Grand Rapids)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,693

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 10,018 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75x136
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Snack Bar or Counter

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Storage Shed
  • Play Equipment
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,693

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1962
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 75x136
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1574.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2693.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RES
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 2.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1274.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Laminate Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Laminate, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Recreation Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1574.0
  • Window Features: Replacement, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 300.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 624.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Fireplace:Rec Room: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 300.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • Exterior Features: Play Equipment
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 214900.0
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Play Equipment: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Size Area: 0.23
  • Lot Dimensions: 75x136
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10018.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2693.0
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 5, 2023
Sold by
Stoner Richard B and Stoner Judith E
Bought by
Supplemental Care Trust and Stoner
Current Estimated Value
$340,277

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 11, 2018
Closed on
Nov 28, 2018
Sold by
Dykens Nathaniel J and Dykens Jennifer L
Bought by
Stoner Richard and Stoner Judith
Seller's Agent
Julie Jones
Keller Williams GR East
Buyer's Agent
Nick Holtrop
EXP Realty (Grand Rapids)
List Price
$214,900
Sold Price
$204,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,900
-5.07%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.96%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2009
Sold by
Dykens Nathaniel J and Dykens Jennifer L
Bought by
Dykens Nathaniel J and Dykens Jennifer L

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
4.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2006
Sold by
Rookus Capital Management Llc
Bought by
Dykens Nathaniel J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$22,200
Interest Rate
6.82%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 2005
Sold by
Rookus James C and Rookus Carol E
Bought by
Rookus Capital Management Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2004
Sold by
Reyes John and Reyes Nadine
Bought by
Household Finance Corp Iii

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 2000
Bought by
Reyes John and Reyes Nadine
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Supplemental Care Trust -- None Listed On Document
Stoner Richard $204,000 Grand Rapids Title Co Llc
Dykens Nathaniel J -- None Available
Dykens Nathaniel J $148,000 Chicago Title
Rookus Capital Management Llc -- --
Household Finance Corp Iii $145,958 --
Reyes John $127,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Dykens Nathaniel J $37,790
Previous Owner Dykens Nathaniel J $17,790
Previous Owner Dykens Nathaniel J $113,000
Previous Owner Dykens Nathaniel J $116,000
Previous Owner Dykens Nathaniel J $22,200
Previous Owner Dykens Nathaniel J $118,400
Previous Owner Rookus James C $152,550
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/28/2018 11/28/18 Sold $204,000 -5.1% $130 / Sq Ft
10/16/2018 10/16/18 Pending -- -- --
10/11/2018 10/11/18 For Sale $214,900 -- $137 / 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 $3,600 $153,000 $0 $0
2024 $3,600 $137,200 $0 $0
2023 $3,871 $121,500 $0 $0
2022 $3,629 $104,900 $0 $0
2021 $3,539 $93,600 $0 $0
2020 $2,922 $90,700 $0 $0
2019 $3,504 $87,600 $0 $0
2018 $2,784 $87,700 $0 $0
2017 $2,693 $74,800 $0 $0
2016 $2,612 $71,900 $0 $0
2015 $2,582 $71,900 $0 $0
2013 -- $67,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Julie Jones

    Keller Williams GR East

    (616) 648-5221

    26 Total Sales

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  • Nick Holtrop

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Nick Holtrop

    EXP Realty (Grand Rapids)

    (616) 481-2290

    1 in this area

    234 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 18050378

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-02-452-011

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49546 East Paris

1918 Observatory Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1918 Observatory Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 since 11 October 2018 and is currently estimated at $355,841, approximately $226 per square foot. This property was built in 1962. 1918 Observatory Ave SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Collins Elementary School, Northern Trails 5/6 School, and Northern Hills Middle School.

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