NOT LISTED FOR SALE

259 Walter St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49548

Estimated Value: $283,000 - $341,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,497 Sq Ft
$127/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 20, 2022

Last sale price $280,000 $112 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,017/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Patio
  • Mud Room
  • 4 Car Detached Garage
  • Snack Bar or Counter

About This Home

As of May 2022

Unbelievable opportunity! Double lot ranch home with 2 driveways, a 3 car heated garage, another 1.5 car garage with attached storage shed! The home has many recent updates and remodels including fresh paint, flooring, finished basement rec room, 2 remodeled bathrooms and 4 large bedrooms. There is so much to love about this home, just imagine sitting on your 3 season front porch or playing pool in the rec room. The house even has a 3rd bathroom in the basement that just needs a little more work to make it fully functional. You will struggle to find another home that offers so much opportunity! Buyers to verify all dimensions & Sqft. of property. Offers Due by 5:00pm Monday.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Geoff Brown

City2Shore Gateway Group License #6502431397 Listed on: 04/07/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Abisai Munoz

City2Shore Real Estate (GR) License #6501407838

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,835

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • 10,640 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80 x 133
  • Level Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 4 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Mud Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Snack Bar or Counter

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • South Lawn Park Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,835

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1939
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 80 x 133
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2497.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1835.46
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Location Property Info:Subdivision2: South Lawn Park
  • Roofing:Shingle: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:High-Speed Internet: Yes
  • Heat Type:Baseboard: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1647.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2497.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 850.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1346.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 850.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 224900.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Sidewalk
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: 3 Season Room, Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features 3 Season Room: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 4.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, High-Speed Internet
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Size Area: 0.24
  • Lot Dimensions: 80 x 133
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10640.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1835.46
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 7, 2022
Closed on
May 20, 2022
Sold by
Janice V Cerven Protection Trust
Bought by
Wittkowski Janice V
Seller's Agent
Geoff Brown
City2Shore Gateway Group
Buyer's Agent
Abisai Munoz
City2Shore Real Estate (GR)
List Price
$224,900
Sold Price
$280,000
Premium/Discount to List
$55,100
24.5%
Current Estimated Value
$303,561

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$23,561
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.61%
Original Mortgage
$252,200
Outstanding Balance
$240,675
Interest Rate
5.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$54,234

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 2015
Sold by
Cerven Janice V
Bought by
Cerven Janice and Janice V Cerven Protection Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2005
Sold by
Coby Ardith and Coby Ardith E
Bought by
Cerven Janice

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$133,900
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 1982
Sold by
Brummel Marvin R and Brummel Louise
Bought by
Drew Ardith and Cerven Janice
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
Wittkowski Janice V $280,000 New Title Company Name
Cerven Janice -- Attorney
Cerven Janice $133,900 --
Drew Ardith -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wittkowski Janice V $252,200
Previous Owner Cerven Janice $124,100
Previous Owner Cerven Janice $133,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/20/2022 05/20/22 Sold $280,000 +24.5% $112 / Sq Ft
04/11/2022 04/11/22 Pending -- -- --
04/07/2022 04/07/22 For Sale $224,900 -- $90 / 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 $4,350 $148,100 $0 $0
2024 $4,350 $127,300 $0 $0
2023 $4,446 $119,600 $0 $0
2022 $1,880 $100,000 $0 $0
2021 $1,835 $77,300 $0 $0
2020 $1,552 $72,400 $0 $0
2019 $1,588 $64,000 $0 $0
2018 $1,761 $57,200 $0 $0
2017 $1,716 $50,000 $0 $0
2016 $1,655 $44,900 $0 $0
2015 $1,617 $44,900 $0 $0
2013 -- $41,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • G

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Geoff Brown

    City2Shore Gateway Group

    (616) 366-6345

    84 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Abisai Munoz

    City2Shore Real Estate (GR)

    (616) 685-9742

    198 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 22011469

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-19-177-055

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49548

259 Walter St SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 259 Walter St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49548 since 07 April 2022 and is currently estimated at $316,864, approximately $126 per square foot. This property was built in 1939. 259 Walter St SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Godwin Heights Senior High School, AnchorPoint Christian School, and West Michigan Lutheran High School.

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