1947 Lafayette Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Garfield Park NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $198,000 - $234,234
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,135
Sq Ft
$98/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Porch
- Storm Windows
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Living Room
About This Home
As of April 2023Welcome to 1947 Lafayette!
Cozy 2 bedroom home with historical charm. First floor has high ceilings, open concept kitchen, dining and living room with original woodwork and brick fireplace. Finished carpeted basement provides extra space for family room or storage with two nonconforming bedrooms, 1.5 baths and a laundry room. Attic can also be finished for usable space. Two stall detached garage. Roof new in 2022. Walkable to Garfield Park and bus line. Minutes from shopping, restaurants, coffee shops and downtown.
Don't miss your chance to own this well cared for home! No offer deadline. Seller reserves the right to call for best and highest.
open house 3/26/23 from 3- 4:30 PM! Would love to see you there
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Porsha Davis
Keller Williams GR North Listed on: 03/23/2023
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $890
Year Built
- Built in 1924
Lot Details
- 5,532
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
Home Design
- Composition Roof
- Vinyl Siding
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Living Room
- Wood Flooring
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Storm Windows
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Laundry on main level
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Main Level Bedrooms
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Phone Available
- Cable TV Available
Additional Features
- Porch
- 5,532 Sq Ft Lot
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 20, 2024
Sold by
Julius B Johnson Living Trust and Johnson Julius B
Bought by
Abdullah Taneka
Total Days on Market
3
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 23, 2023
Closed on
May 10, 2023
Sold by
Johnson Julius
Bought by
Julius B Johnson Living Trust
Seller's Agent
Porsha Davis
Keller Williams GR North
Buyer's Agent
Tanya Powell-May
Keller Williams GR North
List Price
$180,000
Sold Price
$180,000
Views
85
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.29%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 23, 2023
Closed on
Apr 10, 2023
Sold by
Obryan Maquana
Bought by
Johnson Julius
Seller's Agent
Porsha Davis
Keller Williams GR North
Buyer's Agent
Tanya Powell-May
Keller Williams GR North
List Price
$180,000
Sold Price
$180,000
Views
85
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 18, 2013
Closed on
Feb 4, 2014
Sold by
Polo Properties Llc
Bought by
Obryan Maquana
Seller's Agent
Donald Feikema
Best Homes of Michigan LLC
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Gordon
Five Star Real Estate (Ada)
List Price
$59,900
Sold Price
$56,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,000
-5.01%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.37%
Original Mortgage
$55,868
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 11, 2013
Sold by
Poplaski Mark
Bought by
Polo Properties Llc
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 31, 2011
Sold by
Lowing Jody L
Bought by
Poplaski Mark
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 24, 2011
Sold by
Creditus Lending Lp
Bought by
Lowing Jody L
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 17, 2010
Sold by
Rigsby Wiley and Rigsby Emma
Bought by
Creditus Lending Lp
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 17, 1987
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdullah Taneka | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Julius B Johnson Living Trust | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Johnson Julius | $180,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Obryan Maquana | $56,900 | None Available | |
| Polo Properties Llc | -- | None Available | |
| Poplaski Mark | -- | None Available | |
| Lowing Jody L | $14,000 | None Available | |
| Creditus Lending Lp | $35,000 | None Available | |
| -- | $33,900 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Obryan Maquana | $43,791 | |
| Previous Owner | Obryan Maquana | $55,868 | |
| Previous Owner | Rigsby Wiley | $81,600 | |
| Previous Owner | Rigsby Wiley | $20,400 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/10/2023 04/10/23 | Sold | $180,000 | 0.0% | $84 / Sq Ft |
| 03/26/2023 03/26/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/23/2023 03/23/23 | For Sale | $180,000 | +216.3% | $84 / Sq Ft |
| 02/04/2014 02/04/14 | Sold | $56,900 | -5.0% | $27 / Sq Ft |
| 01/31/2014 01/31/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/18/2013 11/18/13 | For Sale | $59,900 | -- | $28 / 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 | $4,335 | $86,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $937 | $75,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $890 | $64,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $870 | $54,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $832 | $44,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $871 | $37,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $841 | $30,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $819 | $24,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $829 | $23,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $771 | $23,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2013 | -- | $24,700 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
P
Seller's Agent in 2023
Porsha Davis
Keller Williams GR North
-
Tanya Powell-May
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Tanya Powell-May
Keller Williams GR North
(616) 308-3556
12 in this area
305 Total Sales
-
Donald Feikema
D
Seller's Agent in 2014
Donald Feikema
Best Homes of Michigan LLC
(616) 534-2200
20 Total Sales
-
Michelle Gordon
Buyer's Agent in 2014
Michelle Gordon
Five Star Real Estate (Ada)
(616) 940-7447
52 Total Sales
Map
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 23008442
APN: 41-18-06-377-053
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