NOT LISTED FOR SALE

253 Luce St SW Grand Rapids, MI 49534

Estimated Value: $356,484 - $419,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,912 Sq Ft
$204/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 14, 2018

Last sale price $209,900 $110 Per Sq Ft

Est. 86% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,288/month

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • 1.46 Acre Lot
  • Recreation Room
  • Grandville Cummings Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of September 2018

Charming, remodeled country home on a private 1.5-acre parcel with lake access to Fennessey Lake yet minutes from local conveniences. Relax on the covered front porch or move inside to the spacious but comfortable open concept kitchen/living/dining. Boasting a master suite as well as two additional bedrooms and another full bath. Finished lower level with an office and family room. Two car garage and a storage shed. This home offers the charm and character of yesteryear and the conveniences of today all settled on a fabulous lot in a terrific location.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brad Baker

Greenridge Realty (EGR) License #6501299154 Listed on: 07/27/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Larry Branscombe

Keller Williams Realty Rivertown License #6502381307

Keller Williams Realty Rivertown

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,646

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 1.46 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 272'x 233'
  • The property's road front is unimproved
  • Shrub

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Well
  • Propane Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,646

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1950
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 272'x 233'
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1912.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1646.39
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Heat Source:Propane: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Water Heater:Propane2: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1212.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Flooring:Laminate Floor: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1912.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 700.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1212.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 700.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 209900.0
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Unimproved
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • 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:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Cable Available
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:Deeded Access: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 1.46
  • Lot Size Area: 1.46
  • Lot Dimensions: 272'x 233'
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 63597.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1646.39
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 27, 2018
Closed on
Sep 14, 2018
Sold by
Beeke Calvin and Baker Brad
Bought by
Smith Dale E
Seller's Agent
Brad Baker
Greenridge Realty (EGR)
Buyer's Agent
Larry Branscombe
Keller Williams Realty Rivertown
List Price
$219,900
Sold Price
$209,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-4.55%
Current Estimated Value
$390,371

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$180,471
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.10%
Original Mortgage
$134,900
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2018
Sold by
Wanroy Bethany A and Wanroy Joseph D
Bought by
Beeke Calvin

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 25, 2015
Closed on
Sep 25, 2015
Sold by
Schaible James A and Schaible Sarah
Bought by
Sanders Bethany A and Wanroy Joseph D
Seller's Agent
Lorie Kiebach
Greenridge Realty
Buyer's Agent
Susan Prins
Five Star Real Estate (Jenison)
List Price
$162,900
Sold Price
$164,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,100
0.68%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.26%
Original Mortgage
$161,029
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 18, 2013
Sold by
Lorain M Smith Trust
Bought by
Heins Sarah F and Schaible James A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$121,250
Interest Rate
3.34%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2012
Sold by
Smith Lorain M and Lorain M Smith Revocable Trust
Bought by
Watson Ryan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,500
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 2012
Sold by
The Lorain M Smith Revocable Trust
Bought by
Bryan Jamie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$165,000
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 2010
Sold by
Tanis Lee E and Tanis Ellen H
Bought by
Lorain M Smith Revocable Trust
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
Smith Dale E $209,900 None Available
Smith Dale E $209,900 None Available
Beeke Calvin $177,000 None Available
Sanders Bethany A $164,000 Attorney
Heins Sarah F $125,000 Sun Title Agency Of Mi Llc
Watson Ryan $70,000 Sun Title Agency Of Mi Llc
Smith Jacob $70,000 Sun Title Agency Of Mi Llc
Bryan Jamie $30,000 Sun Title Agency Of Michigan
Lorain M Smith Revocable Trust -- Sun Title Agency Llc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Smith Dale E $131,500
Closed Smith Dale E $134,900
Previous Owner Sanders Bethany A $161,029
Previous Owner Heins Sarah F $121,250
Previous Owner Watson Ryan $180,500
Previous Owner Bryan Jamie $165,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/14/2018 09/14/18 Sold $209,900 -4.5% $110 / Sq Ft
08/31/2018 08/31/18 Pending -- -- --
07/27/2018 07/27/18 For Sale $219,900 +34.1% $115 / Sq Ft
09/25/2015 09/25/15 Sold $164,000 +0.7% $86 / Sq Ft
08/27/2015 08/27/15 Pending -- -- --
08/25/2015 08/25/15 For Sale $162,900 -- $85 / 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 $2,713 $130,200 $0 $0
2024 $2,294 $123,400 $0 $0
2023 $2,190 $107,900 $0 $0
2022 $2,468 $97,000 $0 $0
2021 $2,357 $93,600 $0 $0
2020 $2,334 $88,600 $0 $0
2019 $2,139 $81,100 $0 $0
2018 $1,715 $71,400 $18,900 $52,500
2017 $1,644 $65,400 $0 $0
2016 $1,575 $63,600 $0 $0
2015 -- $37,400 $0 $0
2014 -- $36,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Brad Baker

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Brad Baker

    Greenridge Realty (EGR)

    (616) 965-2623

    8 in this area

    341 Total Sales

    Brad Baker
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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Larry Branscombe

    Keller Williams Realty Rivertown

    (616) 299-6846

    44 Total Sales

    Larry Branscombe
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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Lorie Kiebach

    Greenridge Realty

    (616) 638-6967

    56 Total Sales

    Lorie Kiebach
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  • Susan Prins

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Susan Prins

    Five Star Real Estate (Jenison)

    (616) 723-2400

    1 in this area

    404 Total Sales

    Susan Prins
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 18026309

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 70-10-36-400-041

Michigan Ottawa County Grand Rapids 49534

253 Luce St SW, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 253 Luce St SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534 since 27 July 2018 and is currently estimated at $390,371, approximately $204 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 253 Luce St SW is a home located in Ottawa County with nearby schools including Grandville Cummings Elementary School, Grandville Middle School, and West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science.

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