$115,000
SOLD OCT 10, 2017

251 43rd St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49548

2 Beds
1 Bath
888 Sq Ft
7,956 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$130 Per Sq Ft

15% Above List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Patio
  • Porch
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of November 2024

Welcome home to this cozy Kentwood ranch. Nestled back from the road, you will enjoy peaceful afternoons lounging on the patio admiring the beautiful garden that has been so lovingly maintained and is the perfect setting for grilling out and entertaining. This home features two bedrooms, main floor laundry, and updated kitchen and bathroom. If you are looking for carefree living, you have found it! Must see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shawna Adams

Trendz Realty License #6504304925 Listed on: 09/12/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Janis Schnittker

Rise Realty Group License #6506045264

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,803

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 7,956 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 51 x 156
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 888 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Basement
  • Crawl Space
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Snack Bar or Counter
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Window Unit Heating System
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,803

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 51 x 156
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 888.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1802.78
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: 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
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Window Unit(s): Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 888.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • LivingArea: 888.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 99900.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Size Area: 0.18
  • Lot Dimensions: 51 x 156
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7956.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1802.78
  • Tax Year: 2017

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 1, 2024
Closed on
Dec 19, 2024
Sold by
Futurevestments Llc
Bought by
Hoek Todd and Hoek Suzanne
Seller's Agent
Leanna Barker
Bellabay Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Reed Hrynewich
Five Star Real Estate
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$113,314
Premium/Discount to List
-$86,586
-43.31%
Views
156

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
34.38%
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Outstanding Balance
$148,762
Interest Rate
6.54%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$5,225

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 1, 2024
Closed on
Nov 22, 2024
Sold by
Matson Kathryn
Bought by
Futurevestments Llc
Seller's Agent
Leanna Barker
Bellabay Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Reed Hrynewich
Five Star Real Estate
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$113,314
Premium/Discount to List
-$86,586
-43.31%
Views
156

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Outstanding Balance
$148,762
Interest Rate
6.54%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$5,225

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2024
Sold by
Kent County Cu
Bought by
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust and Us Bank Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2018
Sold by
Schmid Hellmut F and Schmid Maria
Bought by
Spanjer Darlene M and Doyle Dorothy J

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 12, 2017
Closed on
Oct 10, 2017
Sold by
Mccarty Valerie L
Bought by
Matson Kathryn
Seller's Agent
Shawna Adams
Trendz Realty
Buyer's Agent
Janis Schnittker
Rise Realty Group
List Price
$99,900
Sold Price
$115,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,100
15.12%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.83%
Original Mortgage
$111,550
Interest Rate
3.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 2011
Sold by
Mccarty Valerie L
Bought by
Mccarty Valerie L and Valerie L Mccarty Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2003
Sold by
Brown Jeremy A and Lowing Timothy E
Bought by
Mccarty Valerie L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$102,586
Interest Rate
5.81%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 2002
Sold by
Brown Jeremy A
Bought by
Brown Jeremy A and Lowing Timothy E
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $147,000 Irongate Title Agency
Warranty Deed -- Next Door Title
Sheriffs Deed $110,664 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $115,000 First American Title Ins Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $103,400 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $150,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $111,550 New Conventional
Previous Owner $102,586 FHA
Previous Owner $73,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/10/2025 09/10/25 For Sale $229,900 0.0% $295 / Sq Ft
08/11/2025 08/11/25 Pending -- -- --
08/06/2025 08/06/25 For Sale $229,900 +102.9% $295 / Sq Ft
11/22/2024 11/22/24 Sold $113,314 -24.5% $128 / Sq Ft
11/04/2024 11/04/24 Pending -- -- --
11/04/2024 11/04/24 Price Changed $150,000 -6.3% $169 / Sq Ft
10/30/2024 10/30/24 Price Changed $160,000 -8.6% $180 / Sq Ft
10/22/2024 10/22/24 Price Changed $175,000 -7.8% $197 / Sq Ft
10/14/2024 10/14/24 Price Changed $189,900 -2.6% $214 / Sq Ft
10/01/2024 10/01/24 Price Changed $195,000 -2.5% $220 / Sq Ft
10/01/2024 10/01/24 For Sale $199,900 0.0% $225 / Sq Ft
09/27/2024 09/27/24 Pending -- -- --
09/20/2024 09/20/24 For Sale $199,900 +73.8% $225 / Sq Ft
10/10/2017 10/10/17 Sold $115,000 +15.1% $130 / Sq Ft
09/13/2017 09/13/17 Pending -- -- --
09/12/2017 09/12/17 For Sale $99,900 -- $113 / 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 $1,630 $86,000 $0 $0
2024 $1,630 $79,400 $0 $0
2023 $1,475 $67,800 $0 $0
2022 $1,676 $62,600 $0 $0
2021 $1,668 $53,900 $0 $0
2020 $1,298 $47,600 $0 $0
2019 $1,552 $42,000 $0 $0
2018 $1,519 $38,200 $0 $0
2017 $1,107 $32,800 $0 $0
2016 $1,073 $29,200 $0 $0
2015 $1,054 $29,200 $0 $0
2013 -- $26,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 17036868

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-19-376-030