NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1946 Lafayette Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Creston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $192,000 - $205,786

2 Beds
1 Bath
988 Sq Ft
$200/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 26, 2017

Last sale price $90,000 $91 Per Sq Ft

Est. 120% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,148/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Pond
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Porch
  • Patio
  • 1-minute walk to Briggs Park

About This Home

As of April 2017

Great investment opportunity! There is immense potential within this home. The kitchen and living room provide an open layout concept making it easy for modern updates. This quaint house is located next to Briggs Park, a stones throw away from Kent Country Club and close to the many shops and restaurants on Plainfield avenue! This is the perfect starter home with it being in the up and coming area of NE Grand Rapids. Call today to schedule your showing. Open House Sunday 1-3pm with offer deadline 2/28 by 6pm.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Caitlyn Wisniewski

616 Realty LLC License #6506048186 Listed on: 03/04/2017

616 Realty LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Jason Young

Grand Realty & Management LLC License #6504431325

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $885

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 2,831 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 43x66
  • Property is zoned N/A, N/A

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 988 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Basement
  • Michigan Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Snack Bar or Counter
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Pond
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Property is near a preserve or public land

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$885

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Other
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1900
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 43X66
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 988.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 884.68
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: N/A
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Substructure:Michigan Basement: Yes
  • Landscape:Decor Pond: Yes
  • Lot Description:Adj to Public Land: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 988.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 988.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 676.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 90000.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk, Adj to Public Land
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Size Area: 0.07
  • Lot Dimensions: 43X66
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2831.0
  • Zoning Description: N/A
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 884.68
  • Tax Year: 2016

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 4, 2017
Closed on
Apr 26, 2017
Sold by
Tyler Randy and Tyler Jennifer
Bought by
Burns Matthew G
Seller's Agent
Caitlyn Wisniewski
616 Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Jason Young
Grand Realty & Management LLC
List Price
$90,000
Sold Price
$90,000
Current Estimated Value
$197,947

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$107,947
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.80%
Original Mortgage
$88,369
Outstanding Balance
$74,762
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$123,185

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2006
Sold by
Brown Brenda and Arends Brenda
Bought by
Tyler Randy and Tyler Jennifer

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,700
Interest Rate
6.68%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 1999
Sold by
Slone Slone W W and Slone Arends B
Bought by
Tyler Arends B and Tyler Randy D Jennifer

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 1994
Sold by
Deschaine Deschaine E E and Deschaine Slone W
Bought by
Tyler Randy D Jennifer

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 1986

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 1981

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 1980
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
Burns Matthew G $90,000 None Available
Tyler Randy $90,700 None Available
Tyler Arends B $62,000 --
Tyler Randy D Jennifer $42,500 --
-- $37,100 --
-- $35,900 --
-- $32,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Burns Matthew G $88,369
Previous Owner Tyler Randy $90,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/26/2017 04/26/17 Sold $90,000 0.0% $91 / Sq Ft
03/12/2017 03/12/17 Pending -- -- --
03/04/2017 03/04/17 For Sale $90,000 -- $91 / 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 $1,192 $70,200 $0 $0
2024 $1,192 $62,200 $0 $0
2023 $1,209 $56,000 $0 $0
2022 $1,148 $50,200 $0 $0
2021 $1,123 $44,300 $0 $0
2020 $1,073 $38,500 $0 $0
2019 $1,085 $35,100 $0 $0
2018 $1,085 $31,200 $0 $0
2017 $874 $30,300 $0 $0
2016 $885 $27,700 $0 $0
2015 $968 $27,700 $0 $0
2013 -- $24,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Caitlyn Wisniewski

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Caitlyn Wisniewski

    616 Realty LLC

    (616) 826-5134

    24 in this area

    364 Total Sales

    Caitlyn Wisniewski
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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Jason Young

    Grand Realty & Management LLC

    (616) 304-1299

    2 in this area

    11 Total Sales

    Jason Young
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 17006791

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-18-129-003

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49505 Creston

1946 Lafayette Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1946 Lafayette Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 since 04 March 2017 and is currently estimated at $197,947, approximately $200 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 1946 Lafayette Ave NE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Palmer School, Riverside Middle School, and Union High School.

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