NOT LISTED FOR SALE

236 James Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

East Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $389,756 - $449,000

-- Bed
-- Bath
-- Sq Ft
4,488 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold March 13, 2015

Last sale price $142,000

Est. 194% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,414/month

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Wood Siding
  • 4-minute walk to Cherry Park

About This Home

As of March 2015

Very nice 2 family home in the rapidly improving Cherry Hill Neighborhood. This neighborhood is becoming grand again with revitalization occurring at a rapid pace. This home features a total of 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms plus an upper and lower deck. There are many amenities and local shopping within a short walk. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Richard Kazma

Success Realty West Michigan License #6501155517 Listed on: 12/23/2014

Co-Listed By

Susan Kazma

Success Realty West Michigan License #6502138438

Last Buyer's Agent

Richard Kazma

Success Realty West Michigan License #6501155517 Listed on: 12/23/2014

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,136

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 4,488 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 34x132

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

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

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,136

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: 2 to 4 Units
  • Property Type: Multi-Family
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: 2 to 4 Units
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 34x132
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 3136.06
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res
  • General Property Info:Total _pound_ Units: 2
  • General Property Info:Total _pound_ Bldgs: 1.0
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Electric4: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Public Water: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Sale Conditions:REOBank Owned: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily

Interior Features

  • Basement: Basement

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 142000.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Number of Buildings: 1
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.0
  • General Property Info:Total Parking Spaces: 4.0

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Lot Size Area: 0.1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4488.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number of Units Total: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3136.06
  • Tax Year: 2014

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 23, 2014
Closed on
Mar 13, 2015
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Allard Keith
Seller's Agent
Richard Kazma
Success Realty West Michigan
Buyer's Agent
Richard Kazma
Success Realty West Michigan
List Price
$144,500
Sold Price
$142,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,500
-1.73%
Current Estimated Value
$417,189

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$275,189
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.18%
Original Mortgage
$113,600
Interest Rate
3.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2013
Sold by
Jpmorgan Chase Bank National Association
Bought by
Fannie Mae and Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 18, 2013
Sold by
Rodibaugh Elise
Bought by
Jpmorgan Chase Bank National Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 2008
Sold by
Elise J Rodibaugh Family Trust
Bought by
The Elise J Rodibaugh Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 2007
Sold by
Rodibaugh Elise J
Bought by
The Elise J Rodibaugh Family Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$146,500
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 1997
Sold by
Swnstn Swnstn D D and Swnstn Rodibaugh E
Bought by
Rodibaugh Elise and Rodibaugh Elise J Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 1988

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 1987

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 8, 1986

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 1986

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 1986
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
Allard Keith $142,000 None Available
Fannie Mae -- None Available
Jpmorgan Chase Bank National Association $142,487 None Available
The Elise J Rodibaugh Family Trust -- None Available
The Elise J Rodibaugh Family Trust -- Precision Title & Escrow Age
Rodibaugh Elise J -- Precision Title & Escrow Age
Rodibaugh Elise $80,000 --
-- $49,000 --
-- $17,000 --
-- $13,500 --
-- $6,100 --
-- $45,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Allard Keith $113,600
Previous Owner Rodibaugh Elise J $146,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/13/2015 03/13/15 Sold $142,000 -1.7% --
01/27/2015 01/27/15 Pending -- -- --
12/23/2014 12/23/14 For Sale $144,500 -- --
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 $2,429 $194,100 $0 $0
2024 $2,429 $173,700 $0 $0
2023 $2,324 $147,300 $0 $0
2022 $2,309 $133,900 $0 $0
2021 $2,253 $126,300 $0 $0
2020 $2,168 $122,400 $0 $0
2019 $2,240 $108,100 $0 $0
2018 $2,168 $95,500 $0 $0
2017 $2,113 $71,000 $0 $0
2016 $2,130 $71,500 $0 $0
2015 $2,237 $71,500 $0 $0
2013 -- $57,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Richard Kazma

    Success Realty West Michigan

    (616) 447-3010

    4 Total Sales

    Richard Kazma
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  • Susan Kazma

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Susan Kazma

    Success Realty West Michigan

    (616) 262-0704

    142 Total Sales

    Susan Kazma
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 14062544

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-30-477-010

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49503 East Hills

236 James Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 236 James Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 since 23 December 2014 and is currently estimated at $417,189. This property was built in 1890. 236 James Ave SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Martin Luther King Leadership Academy, Alger Middle School, and Ottawa Hills High School.

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