$262,000
SOLD MAY 4, 2022

213 Garfield Ave SW Grand Rapids, MI 49504

John Ball Park Neighborhood
3 Beds
1 Bath
2,050 Sq Ft
5,837 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$128 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Porch
  • Storm Windows
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Patio

About This Home

As of May 2022

sold before broadcast

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Deering

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (Stndl) License #6502380327 Listed on: 04/08/2022

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (Stndl)

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Deering

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (Stndl) License #6502380327 Listed on: 04/08/2022

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (Stndl)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,280

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 5,837 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x125
  • Shrub
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,050 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Windows
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Laundry Chute

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,280

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1950
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2050.0
  • Window Features: Storms, Screens
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 262000.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Size Area: 0.13
  • Lot Dimensions: 40x125
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5837.0
  • Zoning Description: residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1280.0
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 8, 2022
Closed on
May 4, 2022
Sold by
Joy Grooters Stephanie and Joy Ben
Bought by
Geroux David M
Seller's Agent
Mark Deering
RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (Stndl)
Buyer's Agent
Mark Deering
RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (Stndl)
List Price
$262,000
Sold Price
$262,000
Current Estimated Value
$273,965

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$11,965
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.33%
Original Mortgage
$146,000
Outstanding Balance
$139,913
Interest Rate
5.1%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
Estimated Equity
$149,935

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2021
Sold by
Joy Grooters Stephanie
Bought by
Grooters Stephanie Joy and Grooters Ben

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$147,000
Interest Rate
2.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 6, 2012
Closed on
Jul 3, 2012
Sold by
Estate Of Helen Virginia Krzeminski
Bought by
Grooters Stephanie Joy
Seller's Agent
Ronald Oostveen
Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)
Buyer's Agent
Melanie Grooters
Sherwood Realty
List Price
$69,900
Sold Price
$69,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.65%
Original Mortgage
$62,900
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 28, 1995
Sold by
Krzeminski Edward J
Bought by
Grooters Stephanie Joy
Source: Public Records

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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
Warranty Deed $262,000 Chicago Title
Quit Claim Deed -- Lighthouse Title Agency
Warranty Deed $69,900 None Available
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $5,500 New Conventional
Closed $6,000 New Conventional
Open $146,000 Balloon
Previous Owner $147,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $62,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/04/2022 05/04/22 Sold $262,000 0.0% $128 / Sq Ft
04/08/2022 04/08/22 For Sale $262,000 +274.8% $128 / Sq Ft
04/05/2022 04/05/22 Pending -- -- --
07/05/2012 07/05/12 Sold $69,900 0.0% $34 / Sq Ft
06/13/2012 06/13/12 Pending -- -- --
06/06/2012 06/06/12 For Sale $69,900 -- $34 / 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 $3,040 $104,800 $0 $0
2023 $2,911 $91,300 $0 $0
2022 $1,310 $84,700 $0 $0
2021 $1,280 $74,900 $0 $0
2020 $1,224 $62,800 $0 $0
2019 $1,282 $59,000 $0 $0
2018 $1,238 $53,600 $0 $0
2017 $1,205 $44,100 $0 $0
2016 $1,220 $38,000 $0 $0
2015 $1,135 $38,000 $0 $0
2013 -- $35,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mark Deering

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Mark Deering

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (616) 292-6215

    2 in this area

    332 Total Sales

    Mark Deering
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    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Michael Bursley

    RE/MAX Michigan

    1 in this area

    53 Total Sales

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  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Ronald Oostveen

    Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)

    (616) 437-3783

    33 Total Sales

    Ronald Oostveen
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  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Melanie Grooters

    Sherwood Realty

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 22011788

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-13-26-379-023

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49504 John Ball Park

213 Garfield Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 213 Garfield Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 and is currently priced at $262,000, approximately $127 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 213 Garfield Ave SW is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Shawmut Hills School, Westwood Middle School, and Union High School.

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