NOT LISTED FOR SALE

234 Garfield Ave SW Grand Rapids, MI 49504

John Ball Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $214,000 - $273,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,418 Sq Ft
$172/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 02, 2012

Last sale price $59,000 $42 Per Sq Ft

Est. 313% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,404/month

11 Days on Market

About This Home

As of August 2012

Cozy 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Home featuring 2-car garage, screened-in front porch, wood flooring, nice kitchen w/ appliances included... This home will sell FAST, call today for your showing! All information Represented herein is approximated and individual verification is recommended. Information is not guaranteed. Buyer responsible for any de-winterization and re-winterization fees, if applicable.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Balsitis

Bellabay Realty LLC License #6502346774 Listed on: 05/10/2012

Bellabay Realty LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Keith King

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main) License #6501298293

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,360

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 5,009 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,418 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,360

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1948
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Wood Floor
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 1418.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 31000.0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size Area: 0.12
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5009.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 10, 2012
Closed on
Jul 31, 2012
Sold by
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development
Bought by
Sikora James C and Sikora Tiffany A
Seller's Agent
Michael Balsitis
Bellabay Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Keith King
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)
List Price
$31,000
Sold Price
$59,000
Premium/Discount to List
$28,000
90.32%
Current Estimated Value
$243,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$184,500
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.36%
Original Mortgage
$47,200
Outstanding Balance
$32,497
Interest Rate
3.54%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$211,003

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2012
Sold by
Bank Of America Na
Bought by
The Secretary Of Housing & Urban Develop

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 2012
Sold by
Rettig Sarah and Rettig Anthony
Bought by
Bank Of America Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 2005
Sold by
Graham Powell Properties Llc
Bought by
Rettig Sarah and Rettig Anthony

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$119,327
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 2005
Sold by
Biddle Jack and Dunnebazk Vickie C
Bought by
Graham Powell Properties Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$78,000
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Sikora James C $59,000 None Available
The Secretary Of Housing & Urban Develop -- None Available
Bank Of America Na $118,514 None Available
Rettig Sarah $121,200 --
Graham Powell Properties Llc $77,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sikora James C $47,200
Previous Owner Rettig Sarah $119,327
Previous Owner Graham Powell Properties Llc $78,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/02/2012 08/02/12 Sold $59,000 +90.3% $42 / Sq Ft
05/21/2012 05/21/12 Pending -- -- --
05/10/2012 05/10/12 For Sale $31,000 -- $22 / 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 $1,360 $102,100 $0 $0
2024 $1,360 $90,300 $0 $0
2023 $1,379 $78,600 $0 $0
2022 $1,310 $72,900 $0 $0
2021 $1,280 $64,400 $0 $0
2020 $1,224 $62,400 $0 $0
2019 $1,282 $58,500 $0 $0
2018 $1,238 $54,200 $0 $0
2017 $1,205 $44,400 $0 $0
2016 $1,220 $38,100 $0 $0
2015 $1,135 $38,100 $0 $0
2013 -- $35,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michael Balsitis

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Michael Balsitis

    Bellabay Realty LLC

    (616) 813-5522

    34 Total Sales

    Michael Balsitis
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  • Keith King

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Keith King

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

    (616) 437-2297

    1 in this area

    202 Total Sales

    Keith King
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 12026137

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-13-26-451-009

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49504 John Ball Park

234 Garfield Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 234 Garfield Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 since 10 May 2012 and is currently estimated at $243,500, approximately $171 per square foot. This property was built in 1948. 234 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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