NOT LISTED FOR SALE

242 Ivanhoe Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Forest Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $351,000 - $387,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,768 Sq Ft
$208/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 01, 2020

Last sale price $250,000 $141 Per Sq Ft

Est. 47% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,175/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Collins Elementary School Rated A
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of September 2020

Great opportunity for a 3 bed / 2 full bath home in the Forest Hills School District! Updated kitchen featuring stainless appliances, dining area, and walk-out slider to the backyard for easy outdoor entertaining. Freshly painted master with walk-in closet and 2 spacious bedrooms upstairs. You can't beat this home for the price and location! Enjoy the charm of the neighborhood, and kids will love the custom tree house right in your own back yard! Schedule a showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steven Volkers

Steve Volkers Group - I Listed on: 07/30/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Lauren Karsten

Five Star Real Estate (Ada) License #6501375963

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,529

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • 9,757 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 65x150
  • Corner Lot: Yes

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,768 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Natural lighting in basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Play Equipment

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,529

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1980
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 65x150
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1768.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1529.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RES
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Corner Lot: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Substructure:Daylight: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1368.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Daylight
  • LivingArea: 1768.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Play Equipment
  • List Price: 230000.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Play Equipment: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Storm Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Size Area: 0.22
  • Lot Dimensions: 65x150
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9757.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1529.0
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 30, 2020
Closed on
Aug 31, 2020
Sold by
Dow Jason and Dow Stephanie
Bought by
Darnell Brandon
Seller's Agent
Steven Volkers
Steve Volkers Group - I
Buyer's Agent
Lauren Karsten
Five Star Real Estate (Ada)
List Price
$230,000
Sold Price
$250,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
8.7%
Current Estimated Value
$367,124

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$117,124
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.11%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Outstanding Balance
$177,889
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$189,235

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2009
Sold by
Grothause Thomas B and Grothause Judith L
Bought by
Dow Jason J and Dow Stephanie J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$119,790
Interest Rate
4.94%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Darnell Brandon $250,000 First American Title Ins Co
Dow Jason J $122,000 Grand Rapids Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Darnell Brandon $200,000
Previous Owner Dow Jason James $13,000
Previous Owner Dow Jason J $155,250
Previous Owner Dow Jason J $116,000
Previous Owner Dow Jason J $119,790
Previous Owner Grothause Thomas B $35,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/01/2020 09/01/20 Sold $250,000 +8.7% $141 / Sq Ft
08/01/2020 08/01/20 Pending -- -- --
07/30/2020 07/30/20 For Sale $230,000 -- $130 / 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 $1,983 $120,800 $0 $0
2024 $1,983 $107,800 $0 $0
2023 $1,896 $97,000 $0 $0
2022 $2,566 $86,800 $0 $0
2021 $2,566 $85,900 $0 $0
2020 $1,067 $70,800 $0 $0
2019 $1,529 $66,400 $0 $0
2018 $1,486 $61,100 $0 $0
2017 $1,479 $58,600 $0 $0
2016 $1,426 $54,100 $0 $0
2015 -- $54,100 $0 $0
2013 -- $44,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Steven Volkers

    Steve Volkers Group - I

  • L

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Lauren Karsten

    Five Star Real Estate (Ada)

    (616) 690-8355

    6 in this area

    91 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20030348

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-26-104-008

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49546 Forest Hills

242 Ivanhoe Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 242 Ivanhoe Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 since 30 July 2020 and is currently estimated at $367,124, approximately $207 per square foot. This property was built in 1980. 242 Ivanhoe Ave NE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Collins Elementary School, Northern Trails 5/6 School, and Northern Hills Middle School.

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