NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2050 Merlin St NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Estimated Value: $297,000 - $337,000

5 Beds
2 Baths
1,912 Sq Ft
$168/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 21, 2015

Last sale price $145,000 $76 Per Sq Ft

Est. 121% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,947/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 1-Story Property
  • Orchard View Elementary School Rated A
  • Replacement Windows

About This Home

As of August 2015

This FIVE bedroom 2 bathroom home is a hard find in the Forest Hills School District. Pride of ownership is evident from the time you pull in the driveway. Upon entering you will be greeted by a large living area with brand new carpet that continues throughout the main level. Ceramic tile flooring leads to the dining room and kitchen area. Three bedrooms and a full bathroom complete the main floor. A sliding door leads to the deck area and a large privately fenced backyard. In the basement you will find two additional bedrooms, an office/ non-conforming bedroom, living area, and second full bathroom. All with the convenience of being near major roadways, Knapps Corner, and Plainfield Avenue. This home is a great value and is sure to sell fast. Call today to schedule a showing!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jordan Painter

Keystone Home Group Realty LLC Listed on: 07/10/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Julie Fox

Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors License #6501339646

Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,379

Year Built

  • Built in 1967

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 130x85
  • Property is zoned 401 RES, 401 RES

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • 2 Bedrooms in Basement

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,379

Year Built

Built in 1967

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1967
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1912.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Bedrooms: 2
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Full Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 940.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 972.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 940.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 145000.0
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Lot Size Area: 0.25
  • Lot Dimensions: 130x85
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10890.0
  • Zoning Description: 401 RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1379.08
  • Tax Year: 2015

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 10, 2015
Closed on
Aug 21, 2015
Sold by
Ostrum Susan Marie and Ostrum Mark L
Bought by
Deo Michael and Deo Steven
Seller's Agent
Jordan Painter
Keystone Home Group Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Julie Fox
Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors
List Price
$145,000
Sold Price
$145,000
Total Days on Market
7
Current Estimated Value
$320,840

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$175,840
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.40%
Original Mortgage
$142,373
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 7, 2013
Sold by
Ostrum Susan Marie
Bought by
Ostrum Mark L and Ostrum Susan Marie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 2011
Sold by
Cox Susan Marie
Bought by
Cox Susan Marie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 2011
Sold by
Cox Joel D
Bought by
Cox Susan M
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Deo Michael $145,000 Chicago Title
Ostrum Mark L -- None Available
Cox Susan Marie -- None Available
Cox Susan M -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Deo Michael $142,373
Previous Owner Cox Joel D $28,000
Previous Owner Cox Joel D $75,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/21/2015 08/21/15 Sold $145,000 0.0% $76 / Sq Ft
07/17/2015 07/17/15 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2015 07/10/15 For Sale $145,000 -- $76 / 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 $1,754 $129,000 $0 $0
2023 $1,677 $103,600 $0 $0
2022 $2,236 $92,400 $0 $0
2021 $2,180 $86,700 $0 $0
2020 $1,566 $82,200 $0 $0
2019 $2,168 $74,600 $0 $0
2018 $2,142 $73,200 $0 $0
2017 $2,132 $68,200 $0 $0
2016 $2,054 $56,300 $0 $0
2015 -- $56,300 $0 $0
2013 -- $45,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 15036553

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-04-204-002