NOT LISTED FOR SALE

343 Carpenter Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Westside Connection Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $390,000 - $415,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,397 Sq Ft
$166/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 19, 2021

Last sale price $315,000 $131 Per Sq Ft

Est. 23% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,539/month

67 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Storm Windows

About This Home

As of November 2021

Your Gain! BACK ON MARKET B/C BUYER ULTIMATELY DIDN'T QUALIFY. New Added FHA terms!!! One of the LARGEST all brick ranches in the entire neighborhood! Flowing perfectly from one end to the other, the main level is large with 1,572 sq feet. The home sits on a lovely park like setting on a huge .41 acre lot! A breezeway, backyard deck, basketball court, and shed are just a few of the extras. In the LL is a 4th BR, additional non-conforming 5th BR, bath and family room. There is also a very large UNFINISHED room (dimensions 16.2' x 22.9'). Use your imagination for using a ton of unfinished space of 370 sq feet!! New flooring throughout many rooms on the main level. New flooring in lower level BR, non-conforming BR and Family RM. 2 fireplaces grace both floors. This home is a NW side classic

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeff Poppen

Poppen Realty Group LLC License #6502397571 Listed on: 10/21/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Lynette Fitzpatrick

The Local Element License #6501398608

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,353

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 0.41 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 115'x156.15'
  • Shrub
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • 1 Bedroom in Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,353

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1950
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 115'x156.15'
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2397.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 3352.85
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 2.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Substructure:Daylight: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • Windows:Storms: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1572.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Flooring:Laminate Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Recreation Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Daylight, Full
  • LivingArea: 2397.0
  • Window Features: Storms, Screens, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Bedrooms: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Half Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 825.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1572.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Rec Room: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 825.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: 3 Season Room
  • List Price: 299000.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Exterior Features 3 Season Room: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): 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

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.41
  • Lot Size Area: 0.41
  • Lot Dimensions: 115'x156.15'
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 17957.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3352.85
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 21, 2021
Closed on
Nov 19, 2021
Sold by
Susan Chang-Gonzalez
Bought by
Piccard Michael and Piccard Michaela
Seller's Agent
Jeff Poppen
Poppen Realty Group LLC
Buyer's Agent
Lynette Fitzpatrick
The Local Element
Sold Price
$315,000
Current Estimated Value
$388,768

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$73,768
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.57%
Original Mortgage
$252,000
Outstanding Balance
$233,139
Interest Rate
3.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$165,442

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 22, 2017
Closed on
Aug 29, 2017
Sold by
Sharon L Velthouse Trust
Bought by
Chang Gonzalez Susan
Seller's Agent
Chad Sytsma
Greenridge Realty (EGR)
Buyer's Agent
Scott Bradford
RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH)
List Price
$174,900
Sold Price
$177,400
Premium/Discount to List
$2,500
1.43%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.54%
Original Mortgage
$168,530
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2007
Sold by
Velthouse Sharon L
Bought by
Velthouse Sharon L and Sharon L Velthouse Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 2004
Sold by
Velthouse Robert D
Bought by
Velthouse Sharon L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$10,000
Interest Rate
6.08%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 1985
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
Piccard Michael $315,000 First American Title
Chang Gonzalez Susan $177,400 First American Title
Velthouse Sharon L -- None Available
Velthouse Sharon L -- --
-- $56,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Piccard Michael $252,000
Previous Owner Chang Gonzalez Susan $170,000
Previous Owner Chang Gonzalez Susan $168,530
Previous Owner Velthouse Sharon L $10,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/19/2021 11/19/21 Sold $315,000 +1.6% $131 / Sq Ft
10/25/2021 10/25/21 Pending -- -- --
10/21/2021 10/21/21 For Sale -- -- --
09/15/2021 09/15/21 Pending -- -- --
08/19/2021 08/19/21 For Sale $309,900 +74.7% $129 / Sq Ft
08/29/2017 08/29/17 Sold $177,400 +1.4% $82 / Sq Ft
07/24/2017 07/24/17 Pending -- -- --
07/22/2017 07/22/17 For Sale $174,900 -- $81 / 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 $4,709 $197,400 $0 $0
2024 $4,709 $170,300 $0 $0
2023 $4,778 $165,600 $0 $0
2022 $6,985 $134,700 $0 $0
2021 $3,354 $120,600 $0 $0
2020 $3,206 $112,800 $0 $0
2019 $3,358 $105,100 $0 $0
2018 $3,243 $93,200 $0 $0
2017 $2,733 $95,600 $0 $0
2016 $2,767 $87,600 $0 $0
2015 $2,467 $87,600 $0 $0
2013 -- $81,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jeff Poppen

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Jeff Poppen

    Poppen Realty Group LLC

    (616) 443-7335

    5 in this area

    37 Total Sales

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  • Lynette Fitzpatrick

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Lynette Fitzpatrick

    The Local Element

    (616) 581-2776

    3 in this area

    87 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Lynette Bowser

    Esquire Realty Group LLC

  • Chad Sytsma

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Chad Sytsma

    Greenridge Realty (EGR)

    (616) 813-2436

    1 in this area

    124 Total Sales

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  • Scott Bradford

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Scott Bradford

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (616) 551-9735

    1 in this area

    175 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 21101212

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-13-28-203-007

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49504 Westside Connection

343 Carpenter Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 343 Carpenter Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 since 21 October 2021 and is currently estimated at $398,581, approximately $166 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 343 Carpenter Ave NW is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Shawmut Hills School, Westwood Middle School, and Union High School.

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