238 Garfield Ave SW Grand Rapids, MI 49504
John Ball Park Neighborhood
3
Beds
1
Bath
1,040
Sq Ft
5,009
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Back Yard Fenced
- 1-Story Property
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
About This Home
As of October 2019Check out this charming 3 bedroom 1 bath home on west side of Grand Rapids. This home has much to offer including hardwood floors, an updated kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances, an updated bathroom with natural stone tile. Outside the home features newer windows and siding, a spacious patio, fenced in yard, and a 2 stall garage.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
@HomeRealty Holland License #6501308832 Listed on: 08/08/2019
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,583
Year Built
- Built in 1949
Lot Details
- 5,009 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 40 x 125
- Back Yard Fenced
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
Home Design
- Slab Foundation
- Composition Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,040 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Insulated Windows
Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Main Level Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
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%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$96,390
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.69%
Original Mortgage
$153,939
Outstanding Balance
$135,480
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$109,122
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
20.65%
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
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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
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 | $3,019 | $91,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 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
-
Seller's Agent in 2019
Dirk VandePoel
@HomeRealty Holland
(616) 886-0435
64 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Corrin Wiersema
Keller Williams Harbortown
(616) 610-9628
214 Total Sales
-
C
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Corrin Timmer
Esquire Realty Group LLC
-
Seller's Agent in 2015
Michael Balsitis
Bellabay Realty LLC
(616) 734-0800
36 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2015
Lindsay VanDuinen-Scully
RE/MAX
(616) 957-0700
6 in this area
424 Total Sales
Map
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 19035659
APN: 41-13-26-451-010
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