256 Ives Ave SW Grand Rapids, MI 49504
John Ball Park Neighborhood
3
Beds
1
Bath
1,319
Sq Ft
5,227
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Recreation Room
- Screened Porch
- Living Room
- Traditional Architecture
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- 5-minute walk to John Ball Park
About This Home
As of February 2020Come and See this Gem next to John Ball Zoo. 6 Years ago this house was fully gutted and rehabbed under the order of the city. In 2011 New Roof, Windows, Floors, Siding, Fixtures, Furnace, Water heater, and everything else in the home 6 years old. One owner since then and they have kept it like new! 3 Bedrooms upstairs all with nice closet space. Master has his and hers closets. On the main floor you have an open concept kitchen with new cabinets and plenty of counter space, Laundry room, and full bathroom. Off the back of the home you have a screened in porch overlooking a nice fenced in back yard with a one stall garage. Home shows very nice! You must see it to appreciate it! Don't Wait!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Mitchell Luban
United Realty Services LLC Listed on: 06/24/2017
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,172
Year Built
- Built in 1895
Lot Details
- 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 50x100
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,319 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Replacement Windows
- Living Room
- Dining Area
- Recreation Room
- Screened Porch
- Basement
- Michigan Basement
- Laundry on main level
Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 9, 2020
Closed on
Feb 7, 2020
Sold by
Yackel Matthew C
Bought by
Vanstrien Alyssa A
Seller's Agent
Rachel Major
Keller Williams Realty Rivertown
Buyer's Agent
Andy Straub
Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)
List Price
$160,000
Sold Price
$168,000
Premium/Discount to List
$8,000
5%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$105,471
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.62%
Original Mortgage
$162,960
Outstanding Balance
$145,523
Interest Rate
3.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$105,883
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 24, 2017
Closed on
Aug 3, 2017
Sold by
Gunderrman Micah
Bought by
Yackel Matthew C
Seller's Agent
Mitchell Luban
United Realty Services LLC
Buyer's Agent
Mitchell Luban
Edison Brokers & Co LLC
List Price
$134,900
Sold Price
$127,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,900
-5.86%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.74%
Original Mortgage
$123,190
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 31, 2011
Sold by
Lee Kitson Builders Inc
Bought by
Gunderman Micah
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$14,990
Interest Rate
4.02%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 13, 2010
Sold by
Independent Mortgage Company
Bought by
Lee Kitson Builder Inc
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$116,992
Interest Rate
4.45%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 27, 2006
Sold by
Wright Julie
Bought by
Pineda Gabriel and Vinalay Cresencio
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$78,450
Interest Rate
8.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 29, 1990
Sold by
Walker Walker B B and Walker Smith J
Bought by
Gunderman Micah
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $168,000 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $127,000 | Essential Title Agency Llc | |
| Warranty Deed | $78,000 | Sun Title Agency Of Mi Llc | |
| Deed | $25,000 | Ind Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $80,900 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $27,200 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $162,960 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $123,190 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $14,990 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $65,397 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $116,992 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $25,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $78,450 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $35,000 | Credit Line Revolving |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/07/2020 02/07/20 | Sold | $168,000 | +5.0% | $115 / Sq Ft |
| 01/11/2020 01/11/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/09/2020 01/09/20 | For Sale | $160,000 | +26.0% | $109 / Sq Ft |
| 08/03/2017 08/03/17 | Sold | $127,000 | -5.9% | $96 / Sq Ft |
| 07/01/2017 07/01/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/24/2017 06/24/17 | For Sale | $134,900 | -- | $102 / Sq Ft |
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $4,000 | $111,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $4,000 | $98,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $3,968 | $86,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $2,449 | $79,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $2,394 | $70,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $1,761 | $57,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $1,845 | $53,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $1,781 | $51,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $1,158 | $41,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $1,172 | $37,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $1,090 | $37,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2013 | -- | $34,500 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2020
Rachel Major
Keller Williams Realty Rivertown
(616) 430-0807
2 in this area
592 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Andy Straub
Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)
(616) 322-7659
1 in this area
272 Total Sales
-
M
Seller's Agent in 2017
Mitchell Luban
United Realty Services LLC
Map
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 17030905
APN: 41-13-26-377-011
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