NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2708 Foster Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Creston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $226,000 - $323,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,145 Sq Ft
$244/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 14, 2019

Last sale price $180,000 $157 Per Sq Ft

Est. 55% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,687/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Recreation Room
  • Porch
  • Garden Windows

About This Home

As of June 2019

Riverside Gardens move in ready charming 2 bedroom 2 full bath home located on a beautiful tree lined street! Enjoy the natural flow this home offers with two bedrooms on the main floor, updated kitchen, and a three season porch for entertaining or just relaxing. This home offers hardwood flooring, lots of natural light, plenty of storage space, and spacious back yard. Newer roof, newer furnace and all appliances stay! Near freeway access, shopping and only minutes to downtown Grand Rapids! Seller reserves hot tub. Showings to start Friday the 17th at 3:00pm. Open house Saturday the 18th 12-2.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paige Davis

Keller Williams GR North (Main) Listed on: 05/16/2019

Keller Williams GR North (Main)

Last Buyer's Agent

Don King Jr.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,516

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,145 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Garden Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,516

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1948
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 75*150
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1145.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1516.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • 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
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: 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
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 825.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1145.0
  • Window Features: Screens, Replacement, Garden Window(s)
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Garden Window: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Wood Siding
  • List Price: 163500.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Lot Size Area: 0.26
  • Lot Dimensions: 75*150
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11238.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1516.0
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 16, 2019
Closed on
Jun 14, 2019
Sold by
Spencer Chelsea M
Bought by
Peters Joseph and Peters Wendy
Seller's Agent
Paige Davis
Keller Williams GR North (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Don King Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)
List Price
$163,500
Sold Price
$180,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,500
10.09%
Current Estimated Value
$279,854

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$99,854
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.23%
Original Mortgage
$25,000
Outstanding Balance
$21,981
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$257,873

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 2, 2012
Closed on
May 16, 2013
Sold by
Elsey Judith A
Bought by
Elsey Judith A
Seller's Agent
Bob Burchfield
Keller Williams GR East
Buyer's Agent
Paige Davis
Keller Williams GR North (Main)
List Price
$113,900
Sold Price
$104,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-7.9%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.29%
Original Mortgage
$101,711
Interest Rate
3.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2004
Sold by
Sedlock Leese Teresa A and Leese David C
Bought by
Elsey Judith A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$98,400
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 2000
Sold by
Dershem Aric S and Dershem Marie C
Bought by
Leese David C and Sedlock Leese Teresa A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$114,555
Interest Rate
7.77%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 1997
Sold by
Bckr Bckr G G and Bckr A
Bought by
Dershem Aric S and Dershem M

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 1995
Sold by
Garvelink Garvelink R R and Garvelink Becker G
Bought by
Spencer Becker G and Spencer Chelsea M

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 1992
Sold by
Kozal Kozal K K and Kozal Garvelink R
Bought by
Spencer Chelsea M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 1988
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
Peters Joseph $180,000 None Available
Elsey Judith A $104,900 Grand Rapids Title Agency Ll
Elsey Judith A $123,000 Lighthouse Title Inc
Leese David C $115,500 Chicago Title
Sedlock-Leese Sedlock-Leese T $115,500 --
Dershem Aric S $91,900 --
Spencer Becker G $83,000 --
Spencer Chelsea M $64,900 --
-- $57,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Peters Joseph $25,000
Previous Owner Elsey Judith A $101,711
Previous Owner Elsey Judith A $98,400
Previous Owner Sedlock-Leese Sedlock-Leese T $114,555
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/14/2019 06/14/19 Sold $180,000 +10.1% $157 / Sq Ft
05/17/2019 05/17/19 Pending -- -- --
05/16/2019 05/16/19 For Sale $163,500 +55.9% $143 / Sq Ft
05/16/2013 05/16/13 Sold $104,900 -7.9% $92 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/21/2013 04/21/13 Pending -- -- --
11/02/2012 11/02/12 For Sale $113,900 -- $99 / 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 $2,365 $100,300 $0 $0
2024 $2,365 $92,900 $0 $0
2023 $2,400 $78,100 $0 $0
2022 $2,278 $71,000 $0 $0
2021 $2,228 $69,700 $0 $0
2020 $2,130 $64,600 $0 $0
2019 $1,668 $60,800 $0 $0
2018 $1,611 $56,500 $0 $0
2017 $1,568 $50,800 $0 $0
2016 $1,587 $46,800 $0 $0
2015 $1,476 $46,800 $0 $0
2013 -- $42,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • P

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Paige Davis

    Keller Williams GR North (Main)

    (616) 460-4737

    2 in this area

    46 Total Sales

    Paige Davis
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  • Don King Jr.

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Don King Jr.

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

    (616) 291-3180

    12 in this area

    181 Total Sales

    Don King Jr.
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  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Bob Burchfield

    Keller Williams GR East

    (616) 648-6496

    2 in this area

    26 Total Sales

    Bob Burchfield
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 19021172

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-08-104-004

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49505 Creston

2708 Foster Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 2708 Foster Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 since 16 May 2019 and is currently estimated at $279,854, approximately $244 per square foot. This property was built in 1948. 2708 Foster Ave NE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Riverside Middle School, Union High School, and All Saints Academy - Lower Campus.

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