NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2138 Nelson Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Alger Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $227,000 - $245,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
968 Sq Ft
$243/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 14, 2022

Last sale price $185,000 $191 Per Sq Ft

Est. 27% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,452/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of November 2022

Welcome to 2138 Nelson, offering one of the best values you will find in Alger Heights. The main floor features hardwood floors in the living/bedrooms, an updated kitchen with new vinyl flooring, countertops, backsplash & appliances. The full bath also has new floors & fresh tile work in the shower. Two full bedrooms complete the main floor. Opportunities are endless upstairs, as it could be a spacious primary suite, home office, or rec room. Downstairs has been partially finished, but make it your own by opening it back up, or finishing the existing blue print. Don't miss out, schedule your private showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Justin Blevins

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH) License #6506049298 Listed on: 10/17/2022

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH)

Last Buyer's Agent

Lance Engel

Five Star Real Estate (Main) License #6501399737

Five Star Real Estate (Main)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,005

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 55' x 114'
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 968 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Phone Available

Community Details

  • Alger Heights Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,005

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1951
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 55' x 114'
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 968.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1004.67
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Wall Unit(s): Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Location Property Info:Subdivision2: Alger Heights
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 968.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Architectural Style Cape Cod: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 968.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 681.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 189000.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: 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: Wall Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size Area: 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: 55' x 114'
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5227.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1004.67
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 17, 2022
Closed on
Nov 14, 2022
Sold by
Blake Benjamin
Bought by
Haaser Joshua
Seller's Agent
Justin Blevins
RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH)
Buyer's Agent
Lance Engel
Five Star Real Estate (Main)
List Price
$189,000
Sold Price
$185,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-2.12%
Views
19
Current Estimated Value
$235,163

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$50,163
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.97%
Original Mortgage
$175,750
Outstanding Balance
$171,111
Interest Rate
7.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$63,580

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 2004
Sold by
Sharp Michael J and Sharp Judith L
Bought by
Blake Benjamin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$84,820
Interest Rate
5.91%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 7, 1985
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
Haaser Joshua $185,000 Sun Title Agency Of Michigan
Haaser Joshua $185,000 Sun Title Agency Of Michigan
Blake Benjamin $85,500 --
-- $34,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Haaser Joshua $175,750
Closed Haaser Joshua $175,750
Previous Owner Blake Benjamin $6,125
Previous Owner Blake Benjamin $84,820
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/14/2022 11/14/22 Sold $185,000 -2.1% $191 / Sq Ft
10/23/2022 10/23/22 Pending -- -- --
10/17/2022 10/17/22 For Sale $189,000 -- $195 / 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 $2,051 $91,600 $0 $0
2024 $2,051 $86,800 $0 $0
2023 $2,025 $61,600 $0 $0
2022 $1,028 $58,500 $0 $0
2021 $1,005 $50,300 $0 $0
2020 $1,490 $45,100 $0 $0
2019 $1,479 $40,800 $0 $0
2018 $1,479 $32,000 $0 $0
2017 $1,695 $29,400 $0 $0
2016 $1,422 $26,500 $0 $0
2015 $1,355 $26,500 $0 $0
2013 -- $30,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Justin Blevins

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Justin Blevins

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (616) 283-7811

    2 in this area

    99 Total Sales

    Justin Blevins
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  • Lance Engel

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Lance Engel

    Five Star Real Estate (Main)

    (616) 402-9143

    2 in this area

    76 Total Sales

    Lance Engel
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 22044361

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-08-134-015

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49507 Alger Heights

2138 Nelson Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 2138 Nelson Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 since 17 October 2022 and is currently estimated at $235,163, approximately $242 per square foot. This property was built in 1951. 2138 Nelson Ave SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Brookside Elementary School, Alger Middle School, and Ottawa Hills High School.

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