NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1940 Lafayette Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Garfield Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $195,000 - $231,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,211 Sq Ft
$175/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 19, 2019

Last sale price $142,000 $117 Per Sq Ft

Est. 50% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,309/month

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of November 2019

Remodeled and ready!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Denis Taatjes

Independence Realty (Main) License #6501287885 Listed on: 08/01/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Caitlyn Wisniewski

616 Realty LLC License #6506048186

616 Realty LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,700

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • 4,978 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 38x131

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,211 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,700

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1928
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1211.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 672.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 149900.0
  • 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: 0.11
  • Lot Size Area: 0.11
  • Lot Dimensions: 38x131
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4978.0
  • Zoning Description: res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1700.0
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 1, 2019
Closed on
Nov 21, 2019
Sold by
Safe Harbor Homes Llc
Bought by
Teeple Edwin J
Seller's Agent
Denis Taatjes
Independence Realty (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Caitlyn Wisniewski
616 Realty LLC
List Price
$149,900
Sold Price
$142,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,900
-5.27%
Total Days on Market
32
Current Estimated Value
$212,415

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$70,415
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.40%
Original Mortgage
$137,740
Outstanding Balance
$123,969
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$87,111

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2018
Sold by
Cooper Patrick J and Cooper Michael J
Bought by
Safe Harbor Homes Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$62,100
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 2018
Sold by
Coper James L and Coper Bernkadette M
Bought by
Coper Patricia J and Coper Michael J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$62,100
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 27, 2000
Sold by
Cooper Cooper J J and Cooper J
Bought by
Cooper John H James L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 1989
Sold by
Cooper Cooper B B and Cooper J
Bought by
Cooper John H James L
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
Teeple Edwin J $142,000 Irongate Title Agency Llc
Safe Harbor Homes Llc $69,000 None Available
Coper Patricia J -- None Available
Cooper John H James L -- --
Cooper John H James L -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Teeple Edwin J $137,740
Previous Owner Safe Harbor Homes $30,000
Previous Owner Safe Harbor Homes Llc $62,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/19/2019 11/19/19 Sold $142,000 -5.3% $117 / Sq Ft
09/02/2019 09/02/19 Pending -- -- --
08/01/2019 08/01/19 For Sale $149,900 -- $124 / 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 $1,406 $74,700 $0 $0
2023 $1,427 $64,800 $0 $0
2022 $1,354 $55,700 $0 $0
2021 $1,324 $46,700 $0 $0
2020 $1,266 $38,400 $0 $0
2019 $1,718 $32,200 $0 $0
2018 $716 $27,100 $0 $0
2017 $697 $22,300 $0 $0
2016 $705 $21,100 $0 $0
2015 $656 $21,100 $0 $0
2013 -- $22,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Denis Taatjes

    Independence Realty (Main)

  • Caitlyn Wisniewski

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Caitlyn Wisniewski

    616 Realty LLC

    (616) 826-5134

    7 in this area

    360 Total Sales

    Caitlyn Wisniewski
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 19036445

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-06-380-014

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49507 Garfield Park

1940 Lafayette Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1940 Lafayette Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 since 01 August 2019 and is currently estimated at $212,415, approximately $175 per square foot. This property was built in 1928. 1940 Lafayette 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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