NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2318 Lafayette Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Garfield Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $350,938 - $422,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,486 Sq Ft
$152/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 09, 2017

Last sale price $185,600 $75 Per Sq Ft

Est. 103% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,266/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Burton Woods

About This Home

As of January 2017

Gorgeous 2-story in a neighborhood that's one of Grand Rapid's best kept secrets. This quaint area has an East Grand Rapids feel without the high price and taxes. This impressive home has four finished levels including a walk-in attic and a fully finished basement with tons of storage. Some of the features include a custom built maple kitchen with pantry area, master bedroom walk in-closet, spacious 3 season room, arched walkways, crown moldings, hardwood floors, and a beautiful one-of-a-kind fireplace. Numerous updates include a 97% efficiently furnace, central air, water heater, 2nd-level windows, $8000 of insulation upgrades, and low-maintenance vinyl siding. Within walking distance to bike/jogging trail, charming Alger Heights Shopping district, and the Kroc Community Center.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Young

Midwest Properties ERA Powered (Kenmoor) Listed on: 12/02/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Eric Stenstrom

Keller Williams Realty Rivertown

Keller Williams Realty Rivertown

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,172

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 56x125
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Property is zoned N/A, N/A

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Rubber Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,486 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Snack Bar or Counter

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Laundry Chute

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,172

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1927
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 56x125
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2486.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2172.29
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: N/A
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Additional Items:Humidifier: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Roofing:Rubber: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1961.0
  • Laundry Features Laundry Chute: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Colonial: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Humidifier, Kitchen Island, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2486.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: 3 Season Room
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 184900.0
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition, Rubber
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Features 3 Season Room: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Chute
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Size Area: 0.16
  • Lot Dimensions: 56x125
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6970.0
  • Zoning Description: N/A
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Energy Effic:Other - See Remarks2: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2172.29
  • Tax Year: 2016

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 2, 2016
Closed on
Jan 9, 2017
Sold by
Johnson Emily
Bought by
Coggins Nichoals D
Seller's Agent
Robert Young
Midwest Properties ERA Powered (Kenmoor)
Buyer's Agent
Eric Stenstrom
Keller Williams Realty Rivertown
List Price
$184,900
Sold Price
$185,600
Premium/Discount to List
$700
0.38%
Current Estimated Value
$376,735

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$191,135
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.45%
Original Mortgage
$176,320
Outstanding Balance
$145,345
Interest Rate
4.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$231,390

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 3, 2012
Closed on
Aug 20, 2012
Sold by
Young Robert E and Young Victoria
Bought by
Johnson Emily
Seller's Agent
Robert Young
Midwest Properties ERA Powered (Kenmoor)
Buyer's Agent
Cheryl Grant
RE/MAX SunQuest Realty
List Price
$149,900
Sold Price
$147,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,900
-1.93%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.45%
Original Mortgage
$132,300
Interest Rate
3.48%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 2009
Sold by
Young Robert E and Young Victoria
Bought by
Young Robert E and Young Victoria

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$94,000
Interest Rate
4.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2003
Sold by
Hekstra Ed and Hekstra Melanie
Bought by
Young Robert E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$109,000
Interest Rate
5.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 14, 1994
Sold by
Girard Girard S S and Girard Hekstra E
Bought by
Johnson Emily

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 1987

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 1972
Sold by
Lennart Lennart C C and Lennart Klnkhmmr J
Bought by
Johnson Emily
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
Coggins Nichoals D $185,600 First American Title
Johnson Emily $147,000 Sun Title Agency Of Mi Llc
Young Robert E -- Chi Title
Young Robert E $159,000 --
Johnson Emily $88,500 --
-- $58,000 --
Johnson Emily -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Coggins Nichoals D $176,320
Previous Owner Johnson Emily $132,300
Previous Owner Young Robert E $94,000
Previous Owner Young Robert E $109,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/09/2017 01/09/17 Sold $185,600 +0.4% $75 / Sq Ft
12/05/2016 12/05/16 Pending -- -- --
12/02/2016 12/02/16 For Sale $184,900 +25.8% $74 / Sq Ft
08/20/2012 08/20/12 Sold $147,000 -1.9% $59 / Sq Ft
07/16/2012 07/16/12 Pending -- -- --
06/03/2012 06/03/12 For Sale $149,900 -- $60 / 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 $3,221 $141,500 $0 $0
2024 $3,221 $138,500 $0 $0
2023 $3,268 $116,900 $0 $0
2022 $3,103 $103,800 $0 $0
2021 $3,033 $104,800 $0 $0
2020 $2,900 $89,500 $0 $0
2019 $3,037 $87,500 $0 $0
2018 $2,933 $84,300 $0 $0
2017 $2,261 $73,400 $0 $0
2016 $2,289 $66,700 $0 $0
2015 $2,129 $66,700 $0 $0
2013 -- $63,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Robert Young

    Midwest Properties ERA Powered (Kenmoor)

  • Eric Stenstrom

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Eric Stenstrom

    Keller Williams Realty Rivertown

    (616) 425-9505

    11 Total Sales

    Eric Stenstrom
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  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Cheryl Grant

    RE/MAX Michigan

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 16058958

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-07-177-028

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49507 Garfield Park

2318 Lafayette Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 2318 Lafayette Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 since 02 December 2016 and is currently estimated at $376,735, approximately $151 per square foot. This property was built in 1927. 2318 Lafayette 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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