NOT LISTED FOR SALE

242 Knapp St NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Creston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $289,000 - $328,332

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,470 Sq Ft
$124/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 21, 2018

Last sale price $170,000 $69 Per Sq Ft

Est. 79% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,860/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Screened Porch
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Briggs Park

About This Home

As of August 2018

If you are into original and unique, look no further. Main level has beautiful hardwood floors, formal dining room, cute little alcove off kitchen to enjoy your morning cup of coffee. Cove ceilings, arched doorways, gorgeous beveled glass in some of the doors. Beautiful hardwood baseboard and trim throughout. Upstairs includes 3 good sized bedrooms, full bath, and a deck off the master. Basement has an epoxy coated floor with a rec room, laundry and lots of storage space (2 rooms with shelves). Large 2 stall garage PLUS a huge bonus room that could be an art studio, or man or woman cave. This Creston beauty is just a short walk to the award winning City High/Middle school as well as Riverside and Briggs parks. No showings until after the open house scheduled for Sunday, July 22 from 1-3

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Judith Root

Rockgate Real Estate - BR Listed on: 07/20/2018

Co-Listed By

Amanda McCracken

Ensley Real Estate License #6506046492

Last Buyer's Agent

Megan Tefft

Five Star Real Estate (Ada) License #6506048022

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,747

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 5,808 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 44 x 132
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned R1, R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,747

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1930
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 44 x 132
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2470.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1747.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: R1
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Windows:Storms: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1716.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Pantry
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2470.0
  • Window Features: Storms, Screens, Replacement, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 754.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 962.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 754.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • List Price: 156000.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): 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

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Size Area: 0.13
  • Lot Dimensions: 44 x 132
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5808.0
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1747.0
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 20, 2018
Closed on
Aug 21, 2018
Sold by
Dangremond Jennifer R and Wegenka Marguerite C
Bought by
Matuszak Jessica
Seller's Agent
Judith Root
Rockgate Real Estate - BR
Buyer's Agent
Megan Tefft
Five Star Real Estate (Ada)
List Price
$156,000
Sold Price
$170,000
Premium/Discount to List
$14,000
8.97%
Current Estimated Value
$305,083

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$135,083
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.51%
Original Mortgage
$124,000
Outstanding Balance
$75,694
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$229,389

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2016
Sold by
Wegenka Marguerite C
Bought by
Dangermond Jennifer R and Wegenka Marguerite C

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 16, 2014
Closed on
Oct 7, 2014
Sold by
Swanson Kerry and Mccoy Michael
Bought by
Wegenka Marguerite
Seller's Agent
Jeffry Kermath
Kermath Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Ronald Sias
Key Realty
List Price
$119,900
Sold Price
$125,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
4.25%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.42%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2007
Sold by
La Salle Bank Na
Bought by
Swanson Kerry

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$58,600
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2006
Sold by
Webley Christian
Bought by
Lasalle Bank Na and Gsamp Trust 2006-He5

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 2006
Sold by
Smith Scott A and Smith Terri L
Bought by
Webley Christian

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$97,600
Interest Rate
6.39%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 1990

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 1990
Sold by
Dewinter Dewinter G G and Dewinter Blair
Bought by
Swanson Kerry
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
Matuszak Jessica $170,000 First American Title Ins Co
Dangermond Jennifer R -- None Available
Wegenka Marguerite $125,000 Bell Title Agency
Swanson Kerry $73,250 Attorneys Title Agency Llc
Lasalle Bank Na $102,084 None Available
Webley Christian $122,000 None Available
-- $56,000 --
Swanson Kerry $37,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Matuszak Jessica $124,000
Previous Owner Swanson Kerry $58,600
Previous Owner Webley Christian $97,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/21/2018 08/21/18 Sold $170,000 +9.0% $69 / Sq Ft
07/22/2018 07/22/18 Pending -- -- --
07/20/2018 07/20/18 For Sale $156,000 +24.8% $63 / Sq Ft
10/07/2014 10/07/14 Sold $125,000 +4.3% $73 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/19/2014 09/19/14 Pending -- -- --
09/16/2014 09/16/14 For Sale $119,900 -- $70 / 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 $2,899 $151,100 $0 $0
2024 $2,899 $135,300 $0 $0
2023 $2,942 $124,100 $0 $0
2022 $2,793 $111,000 $0 $0
2021 $2,730 $98,200 $0 $0
2020 $2,610 $85,400 $0 $0
2019 $1,855 $77,700 $0 $0
2018 $1,855 $65,300 $0 $0
2017 $1,806 $56,600 $0 $0
2016 $2,769 $51,600 $0 $0
2015 $2,638 $51,600 $0 $0
2013 -- $44,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Judith Root

    Rockgate Real Estate - BR

  • A

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    Amanda McCracken

    Ensley Real Estate

    (616) 430-1756

    41 Total Sales

    Amanda McCracken
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  • Megan Tefft

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Megan Tefft

    Five Star Real Estate (Ada)

    (616) 446-1193

    10 in this area

    163 Total Sales

    Megan Tefft
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  • Jeffry Kermath

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Jeffry Kermath

    Kermath Realty LLC

    (734) 649-4903

    5 in this area

    650 Total Sales

    Jeffry Kermath
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  • Ronald Sias

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Ronald Sias

    Key Realty

    (800) 530-9230

    15 Total Sales

    Ronald Sias
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 18034610

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-18-126-014

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49505 Creston

242 Knapp St NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 242 Knapp St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 since 20 July 2018 and is currently estimated at $305,083, approximately $123 per square foot. This property was built in 1930. 242 Knapp St NE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Palmer School, Riverside Middle School, and Union High School.

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