NOT LISTED FOR SALE

228 Alten Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Fulton Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $302,000 - $350,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,307 Sq Ft
$248/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 21, 2021

Last sale price $220,000 $168 Per Sq Ft

Est. 48% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,014/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Replacement Windows
  • Bungalow
  • High Speed Internet

About This Home

As of January 2021

The home you have been waiting for is finally here! Check out this charming bungalow in one of Grand Rapids most desirable areas. Just a few blocks from the Medical mile, and super convenient to to Highways and Downtown.

This home features 3 great bedrooms, and an option to add a 4th easily. Home has the quaint charm of a 1950s bungalow, with modern upgrades to satisfy even the pickiest of buyers. Home features a deceptively large back yard, complete with raised bed gardens, as well as a nice detached garage. New siding makes this home really shine!

Check this one out soon as it is sure to sell soon!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Seth Railsback

Bellabay Realty (North) License #6501400171 Listed on: 12/03/2020

Bellabay Realty (North)

Last Buyer's Agent

Stacey Braun

Kishman Realty LLC License #6501363900

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,469

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,307 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,469

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1951
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1307.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 875.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 224900.0
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

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: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected, Broadband
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Size Area: 0.19
  • Lot Dimensions: 58*140
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8276.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2469.23
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 3, 2020
Closed on
Jan 21, 2021
Sold by
Wood Kevin M and Wood Caitlyn M
Bought by
Boer Brenda S
Seller's Agent
Seth Railsback
Bellabay Realty (North)
Buyer's Agent
Stacey Braun
Kishman Realty LLC
List Price
$224,900
Sold Price
$220,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-2.18%
Total Days on Market
5
Current Estimated Value
$324,700

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$104,700
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.68%
Original Mortgage
$209,000
Outstanding Balance
$189,078
Interest Rate
2.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$140,030

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 18, 2016
Closed on
May 19, 2016
Sold by
Vandenberg Carl and Vandenberg Jennie
Bought by
Wood Kevin M and Wood Caitlyn M
Seller's Agent
Pat Pols
RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH)
Buyer's Agent
John Sherman
LPT Realty
List Price
$144,000
Sold Price
$139,680
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,320
-3%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.19%
Original Mortgage
$111,744
Interest Rate
3.59%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 2010
Sold by
Jeltema Eloise J
Bought by
Vandenberg Carl and Vandenberg Jennie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$65,700
Interest Rate
4.22%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Boer Brenda S $220,000 Chicago Title Of Mi Inc
Wood Kevin M $139,680 Chicago Title Of Michigan
Vandenberg Carl $73,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Boer Brenda S $209,000
Previous Owner Wood Kevin M $111,744
Previous Owner Vandenberg Carl $64,400
Previous Owner Vandenberg Carl $65,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/21/2021 01/21/21 Sold $220,000 -2.2% $168 / Sq Ft
12/08/2020 12/08/20 Pending -- -- --
12/03/2020 12/03/20 For Sale $224,900 +61.0% $172 / Sq Ft
05/19/2016 05/19/16 Sold $139,680 -3.0% $107 / Sq Ft
04/19/2016 04/19/16 Pending -- -- --
04/18/2016 04/18/16 For Sale $144,000 -- $110 / 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 $3,482 $130,500 $0 $0
2023 $3,533 $108,900 $0 $0
2022 $3,354 $99,600 $0 $0
2021 $2,435 $94,200 $0 $0
2020 $2,328 $92,600 $0 $0
2019 $2,354 $79,200 $0 $0
2018 $2,354 $68,900 $0 $0
2017 $2,248 $60,500 $0 $0
2016 $1,858 $56,200 $0 $0
2015 $1,728 $56,200 $0 $0
2013 -- $52,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Seth Railsback

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Seth Railsback

    Bellabay Realty (North)

    (616) 291-3417

    1 in this area

    194 Total Sales

    Seth Railsback
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  • Stacey Braun

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Stacey Braun

    Kishman Realty LLC

    (616) 485-4399

    2 in this area

    91 Total Sales

    Stacey Braun
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  • P

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Pat Pols

    RE/MAX Michigan

  • J

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    John Pols

    RE/MAX Michigan

  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    John Sherman

    LPT Realty

    (734) 552-6694

    40 Total Sales

    John Sherman
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20049414

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-28-101-015

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49503 Fulton Heights

228 Alten Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 228 Alten Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 since 03 December 2020 and is currently estimated at $324,700, approximately $248 per square foot. This property was built in 1951. 228 Alten Ave NE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Congress Elementary, Alger Middle School, and Ottawa Hills High School.

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