NOT LISTED FOR SALE

218 Garfield Ave SW Grand Rapids, MI 49504

John Ball Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $234,000 - $274,696

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,796 Sq Ft
$142/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 11, 2020

Last sale price $149,350 $83 Per Sq Ft

Est. 71% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,805/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Patio
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Storm Windows
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of August 2020

This Westside charmer has loads of Oak woodwork, hardwood floors in living room, dining room and main floor bedrooms. French doors from the entryway and leaded glass windows in the formal dining room. There are Oak build-ins. ceramic tile floor in full bath and entryway. The upstairs staircase is off the kitchen and has two large rooms and a half bath. Possible owner's suite with office and/or exercise room. Lots of potential and located walking distance from John Ball Zoo.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bud Brasic

Brasic Assoc Realty Co Inc License #6502100586 Listed on: 07/05/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Bud Brasic

Brasic Assoc Realty Co Inc License #6502100586 Listed on: 07/05/2020

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,260

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 0.4 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40 x 125
  • Garden

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,796 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Windows

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Michigan Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,260

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1927
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full, Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 1796.0
  • Window Features: Storms, Screens, Replacement
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 800.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: 3 Season Room
  • List Price: 170000.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • 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
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4
  • Lot Size Area: 0.4
  • Lot Dimensions: 40 x 125
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 17500.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1260.0
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 5, 2020
Closed on
Aug 14, 2020
Sold by
Stachowiak Jr John J
Bought by
Slick Investments Llc
Seller's Agent
Bud Brasic
Brasic Assoc Realty Co Inc
Buyer's Agent
Bud Brasic
Brasic Assoc Realty Co Inc
List Price
$170,000
Sold Price
$149,350
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,650
-12.15%
Total Days on Market
8
Current Estimated Value
$254,924

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$105,574
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.80%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 5, 2020
Closed on
Jul 29, 2020
Sold by
Stachowiak John J and Stachowiak Jason Marie
Bought by
Slick Investments Llc
Seller's Agent
Bud Brasic
Brasic Assoc Realty Co Inc
Buyer's Agent
Bud Brasic
Brasic Assoc Realty Co Inc
List Price
$170,000
Sold Price
$149,350
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,650
-12.15%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 2013
Sold by
Stachowiak John
Bought by
Stchowiak John and Zimmerman Marilyn J

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2007
Sold by
Stachowiak John and Stachowiak Wanda
Bought by
Stachowiak John and Stachowiak Wanda

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 1980
Sold by
Stachowiak Michael T
Bought by
Stachowiak John
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Slick Investments Llc $145,000 None Listed On Document
Slick Investments Llc $145,000 None Available
Stchowiak John -- None Available
Stachowiak John -- None Available
Stachowiak John -- None Available
Stachowiak John -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/11/2020 08/11/20 Sold $149,350 -12.1% $83 / Sq Ft
07/13/2020 07/13/20 Pending -- -- --
07/05/2020 07/05/20 For Sale $170,000 -- $95 / 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 $5,423 $125,700 $0 $0
2023 $5,379 $110,500 $0 $0
2022 $5,112 $102,600 $0 $0
2021 $4,650 $89,100 $0 $0
2020 $1,416 $81,000 $0 $0
2019 $1,483 $75,800 $0 $0
2018 $1,432 $68,500 $0 $0
2017 $1,394 $55,900 $0 $0
2016 $1,411 $48,000 $0 $0
2015 $1,313 $48,000 $0 $0
2013 -- $44,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Bud Brasic

    Brasic Assoc Realty Co Inc

    (616) 460-8855

    1 in this area

    16 Total Sales

    Bud Brasic
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20025666

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-13-26-451-005

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49504 John Ball Park

218 Garfield Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 218 Garfield Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 since 05 July 2020 and is currently estimated at $254,924, approximately $141 per square foot. This property was built in 1927. 218 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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