NOT LISTED FOR SALE

254 Richards Ave SW Grand Rapids, MI 49504

John Ball Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $256,000 - $298,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,055 Sq Ft
$135/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 28, 2014

Last sale price $92,000 $45 Per Sq Ft

Est. 187% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,672/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • High Speed Internet
  • Wood Siding
  • Ceiling Fan

About This Home

As of August 2014

Charming 3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 2 Story Home Just Steps From John Ball Park And The Zoo! Tucked Amongst Mature Trees On A Quiet Neighborhood Street. Professionally Restored Inside And Out Including Removal Of Aluminum Siding, Restoring Wood Shingle Siding, New Paint, New Insulation, Added French Door To Deck, New Furnace, New Water Heater, Newly Fenced And Landscaped Back Yard! Beautifully Restored Woodwork Throughout The Living And Dining Room As Well As The Kitchen And Sunny Breakfast Room! Upstairs You Will Find 3 Spacious Bedrooms And A Nice Sized Full Bath! The Full Basement Has Plenty Of Storage And Room For A Recreation Area! This little Gem Won't Last Long!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joanne Heidenreich

Keller Williams GR North (Main) Listed on: 06/14/2014

Keller Williams GR North (Main)

Last Buyer's Agent

Brian Veneklasen

RE/MAX Lakeshore License #6501238890

RE/MAX Lakeshore

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,719

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • 4,000 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,055 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Flooring
  • Oven

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Natural Gas Connected
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,719

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1929
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans, Wood Floor
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 2055.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 92000.0
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Telephone Line, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Public Sewer, Broadband

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Size Area: 0.09
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4000.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2015
Sold by
Host Fred and Pollock Mary
Bought by
Grace Land Llc
Current Estimated Value
$264,082

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 14, 2014
Closed on
Aug 28, 2014
Sold by
Flikkema John H and Flikkema Julie
Bought by
Host Fred and Pollock Mary
Seller's Agent
Joanne Heidenreich
Keller Williams GR North (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Brian Veneklasen
RE/MAX Lakeshore
List Price
$92,000
Sold Price
$92,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.59%
Original Mortgage
$73,600
Interest Rate
4.07%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 2008
Sold by
Jackson Alphonso R
Bought by
Flikkema John H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$55,100
Interest Rate
5.51%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 27, 2006
Sold by
Chase Home Finance Llc
Bought by
Hud

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2006
Sold by
Tunstall Kevin A and Tunstall Nicole M
Bought by
Chase Home Finance Llc and Chase Mortgage Co

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 2006
Sold by
Tunstall Kevin A
Bought by
Duflo Nicole M and Tunstall Nicole M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 30, 1997
Sold by
Chase Chase D D and Chase A
Bought by
Chase Amy and Flikkema John H

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 1992
Sold by
Chase Chase D D and Chase A
Bought by
Flikkema John H

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 1988

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 1986
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
Grace Land Llc -- None Available
Host Fred $92,000 Sun Title Agency
Flikkema John H -- Greenridge Title Of Mi Llc
Hud -- None Available
Chase Home Finance Llc $92,901 None Available
Duflo Nicole M -- None Available
Chase Amy -- --
Flikkema John H -- --
-- $3,700 --
-- $35,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Host Fred $73,600
Previous Owner Flikkema John H $51,757
Previous Owner Flink David A $142,000
Previous Owner Flikkema John H $55,100
Previous Owner Duflo Jason $12,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/28/2014 08/28/14 Sold $92,000 0.0% $45 / Sq Ft
06/17/2014 06/17/14 Pending -- -- --
06/14/2014 06/14/14 For Sale $92,000 -- $45 / 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 $2,719 $114,200 $0 $0
2024 $2,719 $101,400 $0 $0
2023 $2,697 $88,800 $0 $0
2022 $2,563 $82,400 $0 $0
2021 $2,571 $72,900 $0 $0
2020 $2,414 $62,300 $0 $0
2019 $2,471 $58,400 $0 $0
2018 $2,396 $53,700 $0 $0
2017 $2,337 $43,900 $0 $0
2016 $2,348 $37,800 $0 $0
2015 $1,932 $37,800 $0 $0
2013 -- $35,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Joanne Heidenreich

    Keller Williams GR North (Main)

    (616) 901-9772

    18 Total Sales

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  • Brian Veneklasen

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Brian Veneklasen

    RE/MAX Michigan

    31 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 14033343

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-13-26-378-015

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49504 John Ball Park

254 Richards Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 254 Richards Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 since 14 June 2014 and is currently estimated at $277,028, approximately $134 per square foot. This property was built in 1929. 254 Richards Ave SW is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Shawmut Hills School, Westwood Middle School, and Union High School.

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