$34,000
SOLD FEB 3, 2015

238 Garfield Ave SW Grand Rapids, MI 49504

John Ball Park Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,040 Sq Ft
4,996 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$33 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

48 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fenced Yard
  • Living Room
  • 1-Story Property
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of October 2019

Come check out this cozy 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home. There is a spacious fenced in backyard and a detached garage. All information Represented herein is approximated and individual verification is recommended. Information is not guaranteed.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Balsitis

Bellabay Realty LLC License #6502346774 Listed on: 12/10/2014

Bellabay Realty LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Lindsay VanDuinen-Scully

RE/MAX Of Grand Rapids License #6501325437

RE/MAX Of Grand Rapids

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 4,996 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40 x 125
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,040 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • REO, home is currently bank or lender owned

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1949
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: RealEstateOwned
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • LivingArea: 1040.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 33500.0
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Features:Fenced Back: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Area: 0.11
  • Lot Dimensions: 40 x 125
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4996.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 859.04
  • Tax Year: 2014

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 8, 2019
Closed on
Oct 4, 2019
Sold by
Torres Mitchell and Torres Shawni C
Bought by
Perez Rick and Smith Taylor N
Seller's Agent
Dirk VandePoel
@HomeRealty Holland
Buyer's Agent
Corrin Wiersema
Keller Williams Harbortown
List Price
$161,900
Sold Price
$158,700
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,200
-1.98%
Total Days on Market
48
Current Estimated Value
$241,310

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$82,610
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.39%
Original Mortgage
$153,939
Outstanding Balance
$136,075
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$114,176

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 6, 2017
Sold by
Baldiga Vinson
Bought by
Vande Poel Shawni C and Torres Mitchell

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,150
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 10, 2014
Closed on
Jan 30, 2015
Sold by
Secretary Of Veterans Affairs
Bought by
Baldiga Vinson
Seller's Agent
Michael Balsitis
Bellabay Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Lindsay VanDuinen-Scully
RE/MAX Of Grand Rapids
List Price
$38,500
Sold Price
$34,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,500
-11.69%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
21.34%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 2014
Sold by
Citimortgage Inc
Bought by
Secretary Of Veterans Affairs

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 2014
Sold by
Roberts Larry and Roberts Corrine F
Bought by
Citimortgage Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2002
Sold by
Niver Donald P and Niver Jennifer
Bought by
Roberts Larry

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$89,250
Interest Rate
6.08%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 1998
Sold by
Klsz Est and Klsz Niver D
Bought by
Roberts Niver D and Roberts Larry

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 1990
Sold by
Smith Smith L L and Smith Kulesza J
Bought by
Roberts Larry
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $158,700 Foundation Title Agency Llc
Warranty Deed $137,025 Foundation Title Agcy Llc
Deed $34,000 None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Sheriffs Deed $63,788 None Available
Warranty Deed $87,500 --
Warranty Deed $60,000 --
Warranty Deed $30,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $153,939 New Conventional
Previous Owner $130,150 New Conventional
Previous Owner $13,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $89,250 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/04/2019 10/04/19 Sold $158,700 -2.0% $153 / Sq Ft
09/05/2019 09/05/19 Pending -- -- --
08/08/2019 08/08/19 For Sale $161,900 +376.2% $156 / Sq Ft
02/03/2015 02/03/15 Sold $34,000 -11.7% $33 / Sq Ft
01/27/2015 01/27/15 Pending -- -- --
12/10/2014 12/10/14 For Sale $38,500 -- $37 / 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 $3,019 $81,000 $0 $0
2023 $2,994 $70,000 $0 $0
2022 $1,848 $64,900 $0 $0
2021 $1,807 $57,200 $0 $0
2020 $1,728 $52,400 $0 $0
2019 $1,585 $49,200 $0 $0
2018 $1,531 $44,000 $0 $0
2017 $1,927 $36,200 $0 $0
2016 $1,936 $31,100 $0 $0
2015 $1,443 $31,100 $0 $0
2013 -- $29,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dirk VandePoel

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Dirk VandePoel

    @HomeRealty Holland

    (616) 886-0435

    72 Total Sales

    Dirk VandePoel
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  • Corrin Wiersema

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Corrin Wiersema

    Keller Williams Harbortown

    (616) 610-9628

    219 Total Sales

    Corrin Wiersema
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  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Corrin Timmer

    Esquire Realty Group LLC

  • Michael Balsitis

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Michael Balsitis

    Bellabay Realty LLC

    (616) 734-0800

    40 Total Sales

    Michael Balsitis
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 14065330

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-13-26-451-010

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49504 John Ball Park

238 Garfield Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 238 Garfield Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 and is currently priced at $34,000, approximately $32 per square foot. This property was built in 1949. 238 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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