NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2500 Union Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Garfield Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $422,000 - $447,875

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,606 Sq Ft
$169/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 14, 2018

Last sale price $277,500 $106 Per Sq Ft

Est. 59% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,736/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch

About This Home

As of September 2018

This home has the perfect combination of historic charm and modern finishings. The owners have spared no expense modernizing the kitchen, both full bathrooms, paint colors, flooring, and landscaping. Some features of this spacious Georgian Colonial style house are 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, main floor office/study, low maintenance all brick exterior, and nearly 3,000 square feet of living space. All four bedrooms are located on the 2nd floor with 2 custom tiled and custom glass doors in bathrooms. The general feel of the property is best described as ''pottery barn esque''. Other highlights include a 2 stall attached garage, corner lot, a fenced in yard with plenty of outdoor living space, and a fantastic location near GR Christian HS/GR Catholic Central/Downtown GR.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Greg Williamson

Greenridge Realty (Cascade) License #6502380598 Listed on: 08/10/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Peter Bruinsma

Grand River Realty License #6502402583

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,767

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 7,100 Sq Ft Lot
  • Shrub
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Level Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,767

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1952
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 70.23*103.2*65*103
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2606.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2766.93
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 2.0
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Corner Lot: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2106.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Colonial: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Other
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2606.0
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 500.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1070.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 500.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • List Price: 285000.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level, Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: 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: 0.16
  • Lot Size Area: 0.16
  • Lot Dimensions: 70.23*103.2*65*103
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7100.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2766.93
  • Tax Year: 2017

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 10, 2018
Closed on
Sep 14, 2018
Sold by
Tewinkle Peter and Tewinkle Julie E
Bought by
Quartey Philip C and Quartey Edna Y
Seller's Agent
Greg Williamson
Greenridge Realty (Cascade)
Buyer's Agent
Peter Bruinsma
Grand River Realty
List Price
$300,000
Sold Price
$277,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$22,500
-7.5%
Current Estimated Value
$440,219

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$162,719
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.75%
Original Mortgage
$263,625
Outstanding Balance
$229,423
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$210,796

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 2006
Sold by
Finton Trevor W and Finton Sara M
Bought by
Tewinkle Peter and Tewinkle Julie E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$153,600
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 31, 2003
Sold by
Tigchelaar Donald L and Tigchelaar Janice L
Bought by
Finton Trevor W and Finton Sara M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$160,341
Interest Rate
5.94%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 1988
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
Quartey Philip C $277,500 Chicago Title Of Michigan In
Tewinkle Peter $192,000 Chicago Title
Finton Trevor W $168,780 Metropolitan Title Company
-- $83,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Quartey Philip C $263,625
Previous Owner Tewinkle Peter $153,600
Previous Owner Finton Trevor W $160,341
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/14/2018 09/14/18 Sold $277,500 -7.5% $106 / Sq Ft
08/12/2018 08/12/18 Pending -- -- --
08/10/2018 08/10/18 For Sale $300,000 0.0% $115 / Sq Ft
10/13/2017 10/13/17 Rented -- -- --
10/13/2017 10/13/17 Under Contract -- -- --
09/01/2017 09/01/17 For Rent $1,900 -- --
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 $4,820 $227,500 $0 $0
2024 $4,820 $215,200 $0 $0
2023 $4,890 $193,700 $0 $0
2022 $4,643 $163,000 $0 $0
2021 $4,540 $144,600 $0 $0
2020 $4,340 $143,400 $0 $0
2019 $4,567 $129,800 $0 $0
2018 $2,842 $103,400 $0 $0
2017 $2,767 $90,100 $0 $0
2016 $2,801 $80,800 $0 $0
2015 $2,605 $80,800 $0 $0
2013 -- $84,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Greg Williamson

    Greenridge Realty (Cascade)

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  • Peter Bruinsma

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Peter Bruinsma

    Grand River Realty

    (616) 293-5731

    4 in this area

    190 Total Sales

    Peter Bruinsma
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 18030044

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-07-429-001

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49507 Garfield Park

2500 Union Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 2500 Union Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 since 10 August 2018 and is currently estimated at $440,219, approximately $168 per square foot. This property was built in 1952. 2500 Union Ave SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Brookside Elementary School, Alger Middle School, and Ottawa Hills High School.

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