$56,900
SOLD FEB 4, 2014

1947 Lafayette Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Garfield Park Neighborhood
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,135 Sq Ft
5,532 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$27 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

74 Days on Market

About This Home

As of April 2023

This home features beautiful wood work on the main floor living room, wood burning fireplace, formal dining room, and two bedrooms. In the basement, there are two non-conforming bedrooms--one with a private bathroom in one bedroom and a half bathroom with room for a shower stall just outside the other. Seller has updated kitchen, bathrooms, new paint and carpet, vinyl siding on home and garage, and newer kitchen appliances stay. Buyer is responsible to verify all information concerning the property. Property being sold as-is. Make an appointment to see it today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Donald Feikema

Best Homes of Michigan LLC License #6506045190 Listed on: 11/18/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Michelle Gordon

Five Star Real Estate (Ada) License #6502427384

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,335

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,135 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Wood Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Additional Features

  • 5,532 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,335

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1924
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Wood Floor
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 2135.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Stucco
  • List Price: 59900.0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Telephone Line, Cable Connected

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Size Area: 0.13
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5532.0

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
Current Estimated Value
$223,662

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
6.77%

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
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Contract Of Sale -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $180,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $56,900 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $14,000 None Available
Sheriffs Deed $35,000 None Available
Deed $33,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $43,791 New Conventional
Previous Owner $55,868 FHA
Previous Owner $81,600 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $20,400 Stand Alone Second
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

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 $4,335 $94,000 $0 $0
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

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    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

    303 Total Sales

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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Donald Feikema

    Best Homes of Michigan LLC

    (616) 534-2200

    20 Total Sales

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  • Michelle Gordon

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Michelle Gordon

    Five Star Real Estate (Ada)

    (616) 940-7447

    50 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 13065396

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-06-377-053

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49507 Garfield Park

1947 Lafayette Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1947 Lafayette Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 and is currently priced at $56,900, approximately $26 per square foot. This property was built in 1924. 1947 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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