NOT LISTED FOR SALE

229 E Grand Traverse St Big Rapids, MI 49307

Estimated Value: $159,519 - $187,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
-- Sq Ft
5,663 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold March 22, 2016

Last sale price $45,203

Est. 287% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,181/month

10 Days on Market

About This Home

As of March 2016

This is a great opportunity to pick up a nice two unit that is within walking distance to restaurants and shops and an easy bike ride to campus. This 2 unit features an upper and lower unit with separate electric and a detached single car garage. Lower unit is 3 bed 1 bath, upper unit is 1 bed 1 bath. Buyer and/or buyer's agent are responsible to verify all information herein and to also check for any city liens and/or possible code violations.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Justin Howe

RE/MAX SunQuest Realty License #6501331804 Listed on: 02/26/2016

RE/MAX SunQuest Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Patti Styburski

Five Star Real Estate GH License #6501280679

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 5,662 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 120

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Aluminum Siding

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Crawl Space

Parking

  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • Unpaved Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • 2 Units

Listing and Financial Details

  • REO, home is currently bank or lender owned
  • The owner pays for water, sewer, gas

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

5,662 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: 2 to 4 Units
  • Property Type: Multi-Family
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: 2 to 4 Units
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 15.46
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 50 X 120
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2000.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: R-2
  • General Property Info:Total _pound_ Units: 2
  • General Property Info:Total _pound_ Bldgs: 1.0
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Electric4: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Substructure:Partial: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Sale Conditions:REOBank Owned: Yes
  • Driveway:Shared Unpaved: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily

Interior Features

  • Basement: Crawl Space

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Wood Siding
  • List Price: 28100.0
  • Number of Buildings: 1
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.0
  • General Property Info:Total Parking Spaces: 3.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Size Area: 0.13
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5662.0
  • Zoning Description: R-2
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Owner Pays: Water, Sewer, Gas

Multi Family

  • Number of Units Total: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2000.0
  • Tax Year: 2016

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 26, 2016
Closed on
Mar 17, 2016
Sold by
U S Bank National Association
Bought by
Styburski Patti
Seller's Agent
Justin Howe
RE/MAX SunQuest Realty
Buyer's Agent
Patti Styburski
Five Star Real Estate GH
List Price
$28,100
Sold Price
$45,203
Premium/Discount to List
$17,103
60.86%
Current Estimated Value
$175,130

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$129,927
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.47%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 2015
Sold by
Ewer Gary and Ewer Constance A
Bought by
U S Bank National Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 2005
Sold by
Karnitz Dennis and Karnitz Barbara
Bought by
Ewer Gary and Ewer Constance A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$98,000
Interest Rate
5.69%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
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
Styburski Patti $45,203 Parks Title
U S Bank National Association $52,008 None Available
Ewer Gary $122,500 Mecosta County Abstract & Ti
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Ewer Gary $98,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/22/2016 03/22/16 Sold $45,203 +60.9% --
03/07/2016 03/07/16 Pending -- -- --
02/26/2016 02/26/16 For Sale $28,100 -- --
Source: MichRIC

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 $2,936 $70,400 $0 $0
2024 -- $63,300 $0 $0
2023 -- $58,200 $0 $0
2022 $2,815 $49,800 $0 $0
2020 $815 $45,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Justin Howe

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (616) 460-4789

    1 in this area

    17 Total Sales

    Justin Howe
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  • P

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Patti Styburski

    Five Star Real Estate GH

    (616) 638-1627

    102 Total Sales

    Patti Styburski
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  • P

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Patricia Styburski

    CENTURY 21 Affiliated

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 16007653

MichRIC

APN: 5417-011-302-007

Michigan Mecosta County Big Rapids 49307

229 E Grand Traverse St, Big Rapids, MI

Not Listed for Sale

MultiFamily

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