NOT LISTED FOR SALE

227 Ives Ave SW Grand Rapids, MI 49504

John Ball Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $252,000 - $307,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,885 Sq Ft
$143/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 29, 2012

Last sale price $71,500 $38 Per Sq Ft

Est. 278% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,634/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 4-minute walk to John Ball Park
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of August 2012

This is not a drive by must get inside. Awesome floor plan all brand new. This home sits in a quiet family neighborhood. 1/2 block from John Ball Park and a skip from Millennium Park. Close to shopping and highways. Fenced in back yard and maintenance free exterior with brand new high energy efficient windows. Vinyl sided and new steel insulated exterior doors. Large kitchen has dishwasher, side by side refrigerator with water and ice, and stove all included. New tiled back splash and counter tops. Good sized dinning area and living room. Brand new custom paint job from top to bottom, main bath tiled floor and shower. Large bedrooms. Downstairs has large rec room that has just been redone. 2nd full bath with a large walk in tiled shower. Newer furnace, hot water heater, electrical. New fi xtures plus enjoy the central air and large oversized 2 stall garage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brian Tagg

Five Star Real Estate (Grandv) License #6501235256 Listed on: 07/09/2012

Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)

Last Buyer's Agent

Marcy Swanson Team

Five Star Real Estate (Grandv) License #6501320248

Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $976

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 4,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x100

Parking

  • Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$976

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1955
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1885.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Full Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 860.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 860.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 74750.0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Garage:Garage2: Yes
  • Garage Type:_two_: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Size Area: 0.09
  • Lot Dimensions: 40x100
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4000.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 976.0
  • Tax Year: 2012

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 19, 2021
Sold by
Crowe Brittany
Bought by
Crowe Brittany and Crowe Paul
Total Days on Market
15
Current Estimated Value
$270,204

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,885
Interest Rate
3.05%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 9, 2012
Closed on
Aug 28, 2012
Sold by
Bt Investments Properties Llc
Bought by
Mitchell Garcia Nikita
Seller's Agent
Brian Tagg
Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)
Buyer's Agent
Marcy Swanson Team
Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)
List Price
$79,900
Sold Price
$71,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,400
-10.51%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.95%
Original Mortgage
$70,204
Outstanding Balance
$49,841
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$220,363

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 23, 2011
Sold by
Joseph Alvin L and Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
B T Investment Properties Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 2005
Sold by
Swendroski Virginia and Swendroski Virginia L
Bought by
Joseph Alvina L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$103,479
Interest Rate
5.79%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 1998
Sold by
Swndrwsk Flkrs
Bought by
Mitchell-Garcia Nikita

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 1998
Sold by
Flkrs Flkrs U U and Flkrs M
Bought by
Swndrw and Swndrw Gml

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 1997
Sold by
Worst Worst R R and Worst Felkers U
Bought by
Felkers Uldis and Felkers Arija

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 1996
Sold by
Worst Worst W W and Worst R
Bought by
Mitchell-Garcia Worst R and Mitchell-Garcia Nikita
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
Crowe Brittany -- Accommodation
Mitchell Garcia Nikita $71,500 None Available
B T Investment Properties Llc $26,400 None Available
Joseph Alvina L $105,000 --
Mitchell-Garcia Nikita $75,000 --
Swndrw $75,000 --
Felkers Uldis $49,500 --
Mitchell-Garcia Worst R -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mitchell-Garcia Nikita $2,299
Closed Crowe Brittany $1,885
Open Mitchell Garcia Nikita $70,204
Previous Owner Joseph Alvina L $103,479
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/29/2012 08/29/12 Sold $71,500 -10.5% $38 / Sq Ft
07/24/2012 07/24/12 Pending -- -- --
07/09/2012 07/09/12 For Sale $79,900 -- $42 / 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 $1,472 $89,900 $0 $0
2023 $1,493 $78,500 $0 $0
2022 $1,418 $72,800 $0 $0
2021 $1,386 $64,400 $0 $0
2020 $1,325 $65,800 $0 $0
2019 $1,388 $61,600 $0 $0
2018 $1,340 $55,200 $0 $0
2017 $1,216 $44,900 $0 $0
2016 $1,231 $38,500 $0 $0
2015 $1,145 $38,500 $0 $0
2013 -- $35,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Brian Tagg

    Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)

    (616) 437-6983

    47 Total Sales

    Brian Tagg
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  • Marcy Swanson Team

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Marcy Swanson Team

    Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)

    (616) 293-8422

    2 in this area

    145 Total Sales

    Marcy Swanson Team
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 12037952

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-13-26-376-022

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49504 John Ball Park

227 Ives Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 227 Ives Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 since 09 July 2012 and is currently estimated at $270,204, approximately $143 per square foot. This property was built in 1955. 227 Ives 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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