NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1956 Lafayette Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Garfield Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $240,636 - $289,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,869 Sq Ft
$137/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 16, 2020

Last sale price $167,000 $89 Per Sq Ft

Est. 54% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,538/month

Highlights

  • Pond
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Porch

About This Home

As of July 2020

Sold before broadcast. Large 2-store home that is filled with charm. Large living room with sun-room, formal dining room, main floor master with second bedroom and 3-season porch. Upper level finished into 3rd bedroom, family room, half bath and storage. Updated kitchen. Basement has high ceilings and provides great storage as well as the opportunity for more finished space. Large, original 2-stall garage with sliding doors. Fully landscaped yard. Two year old roof with warranty. Hardwood floors throughout the home. Newer vinyl windows throughout home. Structurally sound home that is ready for some cosmetic updating.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

William Templin

Compass Realty Services License #6501326301 Listed on: 07/29/2020

Compass Realty Services

Last Buyer's Agent

William Templin

Harmony Homes Realty Inc - I

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $984

Year Built

  • Built in 1921

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Shrub
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,869 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Laundry Chute

Outdoor Features

  • Pond
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Humidifier
  • 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

$984

Year Built

Built in 1921

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: 1921
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 40*131
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1869.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 983.75
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • 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: No
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Additional Items:Humidifier: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Landscape:Decor Pond: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1869.0
  • Laundry Features Laundry Chute: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Humidifier, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1869.0
  • Window Features: Replacement, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1084.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: 3 Season Room
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 167000.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features 3 Season Room: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size Area: 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: 40*131
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5227.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 983.75
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 29, 2020
Closed on
Jul 17, 2020
Sold by
Merritt William A and Reynolds Steven J
Bought by
Otero Tonatiuh
Seller's Agent
William Templin
Compass Realty Services
Buyer's Agent
William Templin
Compass Realty Services
List Price
$167,000
Sold Price
$167,000
Current Estimated Value
$256,409

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$89,409
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.08%
Original Mortgage
$161,990
Outstanding Balance
$144,916
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$105,260

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 2003
Sold by
Reynolds Steven J
Bought by
Reynolds Steven J and Merritt William A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 1997
Sold by
Baxter Ts and Baxter Reynolds S
Bought by
Reynolds Steven J Merritt William

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 1997
Sold by
Rynld Shar and Ste Rynld
Bought by
Reynolds Steven J and Reynolds Steven J Merritt Will
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
Otero Tonatiuh $167,000 Pathwey Title Agency Llc
Reynolds Steven J -- Michigan Title Company
Reynolds Steven J Merritt William -- --
Reynolds Steven J $68,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Otero Tonatiuh $161,990
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/29/2020 07/29/20 For Sale $167,000 0.0% $89 / Sq Ft
07/16/2020 07/16/20 Sold $167,000 -- $89 / Sq Ft
05/26/2020 05/26/20 Pending -- -- --
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 $2,203 $103,900 $0 $0
2024 $2,203 $97,400 $0 $0
2023 $2,235 $84,800 $0 $0
2022 $2,122 $72,800 $0 $0
2021 $2,075 $61,000 $0 $0
2020 $928 $50,000 $0 $0
2019 $972 $41,900 $0 $0
2018 $939 $34,100 $0 $0
2017 $914 $28,100 $0 $0
2016 $925 $26,500 $0 $0
2015 $860 $26,500 $0 $0
2013 -- $28,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • William Templin

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    William Templin

    Compass Realty Services

    (616) 334-9537

    58 Total Sales

    William Templin
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20030070

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-06-380-040

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49507 Garfield Park

1956 Lafayette Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1956 Lafayette Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 since 29 July 2020 and is currently estimated at $256,409, approximately $137 per square foot. This property was built in 1921. 1956 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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