NOT LISTED FOR SALE

253 Garfield Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504

John Ball Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $246,000 - $270,409

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,748 Sq Ft
$149/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 24, 2018

Last sale price $152,000 $87 Per Sq Ft

Est. 71% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,592/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 3-minute walk to Lincoln Park

About This Home

As of August 2018

Welcome home to this classic NW charmer situated across the street from Lincoln Park near downtown Grand Rapids, Grand Valley, John Ball Park Zoo, & the new Bridge Street Market! Enjoy the original woodwork & hardwood flooring in the living room. Formal dining room offers an abundance of space. Kitchen with new flooring, stainless steel appliances & fresh paint. Convenient 1/2 bath. Upstairs you will find 3 large bedrooms, a full bath plus a bonus attic which could be finished to add additional space. Finished family room in basement. Fenced-in backyard has been freshly landscaped and is ready to add flowers or a vegetable garden. Enjoy summer evenings on the front porch overlooking the park. A short walk to downtown GR and the newest restaurants on Bridge Street! Offers due at 7PM on 8/13

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kate Bylsma

Patriot Realty License #6506046050 Listed on: 08/09/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Matthew Luce

Real5 License #6501404157

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,802

Year Built

  • Built in 1913

Lot Details

  • 5,662 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 42x143
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,748 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • 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

$1,802

Year Built

Built in 1913

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: 1913
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 42x143
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1748.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1802.36
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • 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
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: 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
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Windows:Storms: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1348.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1748.0
  • Window Features: Storms, Screens
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 139900.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): 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: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Storm Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Size Area: 0.13
  • Lot Dimensions: 42x143
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5662.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1802.36
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 9, 2018
Closed on
Aug 24, 2018
Sold by
Vandenberg Ross and Vandenberg Jacki
Bought by
Mathis Derrick and Mathis Olga
Seller's Agent
Kate Bylsma
Patriot Realty
Buyer's Agent
Matthew Luce
Real5
List Price
$139,900
Sold Price
$152,000
Premium/Discount to List
$12,100
8.65%
Current Estimated Value
$259,602

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$107,602
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.51%
Original Mortgage
$144,400
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 2009
Sold by
Vandenberg Ross
Bought by
Vandenberg Ross and Vandenberg Jack

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,341
Interest Rate
5.05%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2005
Sold by
Zieber Steven R and Zieber Lori A
Bought by
Vandenberg Ross

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$118,563
Interest Rate
5.82%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2000
Sold by
Grt Lks and Grt Zieber S
Bought by
Zieber Zieber S and Zieber L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 28, 1999
Sold by
Grt Dhud and Grt Lakes Hsing
Bought by
Grt Lakes Hsing and Vandenberg Ross Vandenberg Jac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 1998
Sold by
Fed Sav Bank and Fed Dhud
Bought by
Vandenberg Dhud and Vandenberg Ross Vandenberg Jac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 1994
Sold by
Nawrocki Nawrocki S S and Nawrocki Moore A
Bought by
Vandenberg Ross Vandenberg Jack

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 1988

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 26, 1985

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 1981
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
Mathis Derrick $152,000 Sun Title Agency Of Michigan
Vandenberg Ross -- Nations Title Agency Of Mi
Vandenberg Ross -- --
Zieber Zieber S $89,000 --
Grt Lakes Hsing $77,000 --
Vandenberg Dhud -- --
Vandenberg Ross Vandenberg Jack $67,000 --
-- $49,900 --
-- $39,000 --
-- $10,800 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mathis Derrick $144,600
Closed Mathis Derrick $144,400
Previous Owner Vandenberg Ross $120,341
Previous Owner Vandenberg Ross $118,563
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/24/2018 08/24/18 Sold $152,000 +8.6% $87 / Sq Ft
08/14/2018 08/14/18 Pending -- -- --
08/09/2018 08/09/18 For Sale $139,900 -- $80 / 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 $2,157 $120,100 $0 $0
2024 $2,157 $107,900 $0 $0
2023 $2,188 $93,800 $0 $0
2022 $2,077 $83,000 $0 $0
2021 $2,031 $75,700 $0 $0
2020 $1,942 $65,100 $0 $0
2019 $2,034 $57,800 $0 $0
2018 $1,874 $47,300 $0 $0
2017 $1,828 $41,800 $0 $0
2016 $1,837 $39,200 $0 $0
2015 $1,751 $39,200 $0 $0
2013 -- $34,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kate Bylsma

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Kate Bylsma

    Patriot Realty

    (616) 822-7843

    156 Total Sales

    Kate Bylsma
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  • Matthew Luce

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Matthew Luce

    Real5

    (616) 638-0525

    1 in this area

    119 Total Sales

    Matthew Luce
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 18038977

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-13-26-131-034

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49504 John Ball Park

253 Garfield Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 253 Garfield Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 since 09 August 2018 and is currently estimated at $259,602, approximately $148 per square foot. This property was built in 1913. 253 Garfield Ave NW is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Sibley School, Westwood Middle School, and Union High School.

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