NOT LISTED FOR SALE

305 Seward Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504

SWAN Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $196,000 - $260,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,064 Sq Ft
$207/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 22, 2018

Last sale price $131,000 $123 Per Sq Ft

Est. 68% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,369/month

54 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Living Room
  • 2-minute walk to Douglas Park

About This Home

As of October 2018

3 bed 1 bath close to GVSU and Bridge St. Currently used as a rental property with excellent rental history. Valuable Land

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Haan

Five Star Real Estate (Main) License #6501306889 Listed on: 07/25/2018

Five Star Real Estate (Main)

Last Buyer's Agent

William Templin

Compass Realty Services License #6501326301

Compass Realty Services

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,060

Year Built

  • Built in 1885

Lot Details

  • 2,442 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 33x74

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,064 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement
  • Michigan Basement
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Location

  • Mineral Rights

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • High Speed Internet

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,060

Year Built

Built in 1885

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1885
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 33x74
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1064.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1060.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Substructure:Michigan Basement: Yes
  • Mineral Rights:Yes: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1064.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 1064.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 150000.0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Broadband
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.06
  • Lot Size Area: 0.06
  • Lot Dimensions: 33x74
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2442.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1060.0
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 25, 2018
Closed on
Oct 22, 2018
Sold by
Forysth Andrea
Bought by
Biscuit Kidz Llc
Seller's Agent
Michael Haan
Five Star Real Estate (Main)
Buyer's Agent
William Templin
Compass Realty Services
List Price
$220,000
Sold Price
$131,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$89,000
-40.45%
Current Estimated Value
$220,294

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$89,294
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.67%
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Outstanding Balance
$44,048
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
Estimated Equity
$159,467

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 2006
Sold by
Taylor James
Bought by
Taylor Rentals Llp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2003
Sold by
Taylor James R
Bought by
Taylor James R and Taylor Michael J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$11,500
Interest Rate
6.1%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2003
Sold by
Pachulski James and Pachulski Nicole
Bought by
Taylor James R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$53,000
Interest Rate
5.81%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 2003
Sold by
Dehoog Donald M
Bought by
Pachulski James and Taylor Michael J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$51,300
Interest Rate
6.07%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2002
Sold by
Zils Arne and Zils Sharon Lee
Bought by
Dehoog Donald M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$40,700
Interest Rate
6.32%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Biscuit Kidz Llc -- Sun Title Agency Of Michigan
Forsyth Andrea $131,000 Startitle Agency Llc
Taylor Rentals Llp -- Star Title Agency Llc
Taylor Rentals Llp -- None Available
Taylor James R -- --
Taylor James R $53,000 --
Pachulski James $57,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Dehoog Donald M $51,000 Metropolitan Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Taylor Rentals Llp $50,000
Open Forsyth Andrea $111,350
Previous Owner Taylor James Richard $47,083
Previous Owner Taylor James R $11,500
Previous Owner Taylor James R $53,000
Previous Owner Pachulski James $51,300
Previous Owner Dehoog Donald M $40,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/22/2018 10/22/18 Sold $131,000 -40.5% $123 / Sq Ft
09/17/2018 09/17/18 Pending -- -- --
07/25/2018 07/25/18 For Sale $220,000 -- $207 / 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 $1,961 $85,900 $0 $0
2024 $1,961 $76,600 $0 $0
2023 $1,945 $62,100 $0 $0
2022 $1,848 $56,300 $0 $0
2021 $1,801 $49,500 $0 $0
2020 $1,741 $40,800 $0 $0
2019 $1,101 $33,400 $0 $0
2018 $1,101 $29,100 $0 $0
2017 $1,074 $24,300 $0 $0
2016 $1,079 $22,200 $0 $0
2015 $1,028 $22,200 $0 $0
2013 -- $21,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michael Haan

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Michael Haan

    Five Star Real Estate (Main)

    (616) 816-5554

    91 Total Sales

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  • William Templin

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    William Templin

    Compass Realty Services

    (616) 334-9537

    59 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 18035631

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-13-25-108-016

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49504 SWAN

305 Seward Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 305 Seward Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 since 25 July 2018 and is currently estimated at $220,294, approximately $207 per square foot. This property was built in 1885. 305 Seward Ave NW is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Sibley School, Westwood Middle School, and Union High School.

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