NOT LISTED FOR SALE

259 Griswold St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Garfield Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $386,000 - $441,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,841 Sq Ft
$218/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 24, 2016

Last sale price $195,000 $106 Per Sq Ft

Est. 106% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,570/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • 0.18 Acre Lot
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Recreation Room
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • 3-minute walk to Burton Woods

About This Home

As of February 2016

Stunning home in the most coveted part of Garfield Park! A stone’s throw from the nature preserve/dog park and the 15 acre Garfield Park! Original elegance welcomes you with an impeccable brick exterior. Enter the home through a charming covered porch and into a grand foyer with original tile. To the side, a spacious living room with fireplace and cozy library room. Original hardwoods throughout! Gorgeous, detailed craftsmanship, from the formal dining room with built-ins, to the pristine wall to wall tile in the full bath. Upstairs, you’ll find 4 large bedrooms. Kitchen is newly updated and hosts a cute breakfast nook. Some new windows throughout the house. The basement hosts a rec and laundry room, which would finish easily! Take advantage of this rare gem! Welcome home to 259 Griswold!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dustin Anderson

Five Star Real Estate (Main) Listed on: 02/12/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Emily Verwys

Five Star Real Estate (Eastown) License #6501378698

Five Star Real Estate (Eastown)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,494

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 7,840 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 56x140

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,841 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,494

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1927
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 56x140
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1841.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2493.86
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RES
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Heat Type:Hot Water: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1841.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1841.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 990.0
  • Kitchen Features:Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • List Price: 189900.0
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Size Area: 0.18
  • Lot Dimensions: 56x140
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7840.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2493.86
  • Tax Year: 2016

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 12, 2016
Closed on
Feb 24, 2016
Sold by
Moore Joanne S and Moore Joanne Susan
Bought by
Mcintosh Paul W and Mcintosh Samantha L
Seller's Agent
Dustin Anderson
Five Star Real Estate (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Emily Verwys
Five Star Real Estate (Eastown)
List Price
$189,900
Sold Price
$195,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
2.69%
Current Estimated Value
$402,067

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$207,067
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.58%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 17, 2015
Closed on
Aug 21, 2015
Sold by
Thorne Eric W and Angelo Mary
Bought by
Moore Joanne S and Moore Joanne Susan
Seller's Agent
Arthur(beau) Otis
Greenridge Realty (Cascade)
Buyer's Agent
Linda Otis
Keller Williams GR East
List Price
$185,000
Sold Price
$160,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-13.51%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
47.39%
Original Mortgage
$128,000
Interest Rate
4.03%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 1992
Sold by
Thorne Thorne E E and Thorne Thorne
Bought by
Thorne Eric W Goudzwaard Cynthia

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 1992
Sold by
Thorne Thorne E E and Thorne E
Bought by
Thorne Eric W Goudzwaard Cynthia
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
Mcintosh Paul W $195,000 None Available
Moore Joanne S $160,000 Chicago Title
Thorne Eric W Goudzwaard Cynthia -- --
Thorne Eric W Goudzwaard Cynthia -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mcintosh Paul W $186,400
Previous Owner Moore Joanne S $128,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/24/2016 02/24/16 Sold $195,000 +2.7% $106 / Sq Ft
02/13/2016 02/13/16 Pending -- -- --
02/12/2016 02/12/16 For Sale $189,900 +18.7% $103 / Sq Ft
08/21/2015 08/21/15 Sold $160,000 -13.5% $87 / Sq Ft
07/15/2015 07/15/15 Pending -- -- --
06/17/2015 06/17/15 For Sale $185,000 -- $100 / 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 $4,193 $183,300 $0 $0
2024 $4,193 $180,400 $0 $0
2023 $4,254 $152,900 $0 $0
2022 $4,039 $135,900 $0 $0
2021 $3,949 $134,400 $0 $0
2020 $3,775 $114,500 $0 $0
2019 $4,050 $116,700 $0 $0
2018 $3,911 $112,700 $0 $0
2017 $3,807 $98,100 $0 $0
2016 $3,464 $88,900 $0 $0
2015 $2,494 $88,900 $0 $0
2013 -- $84,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Dustin Anderson

    Five Star Real Estate (Main)

  • E

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Emily Verwys

    Five Star Real Estate (Eastown)

    (616) 730-2224

    25 Total Sales

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  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Arthur(beau) Otis

    Greenridge Realty (Cascade)

    (616) 401-8880

    3 in this area

    135 Total Sales

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  • L

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Linda Otis

    Keller Williams GR East

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 16005826

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-07-177-024

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49507 Garfield Park

259 Griswold St SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 259 Griswold St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 since 12 February 2016 and is currently estimated at $402,067, approximately $218 per square foot. This property was built in 1927. 259 Griswold St SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Brookside Elementary School, Alger Middle School, and Ottawa Hills High School.

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