NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3440 Merlin Ct NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Estimated Value: $340,000 - $380,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,950 Sq Ft
$182/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 21, 2015

Last sale price $127,700 $65 Per Sq Ft

Est. 178% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,085/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Orchard View Elementary School Rated A

About This Home

As of January 2015

Very hard to find Forest Hills School District home located on a quiet cul-de-sac street with 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, this Cape Cod style home is priced to sell quickly. Home has lots of hardwood floors, a partially finished full basement, a large yard and with a little work and minor upgrades this home could make a dream come true. Orchard View Grade School and Forest Hills Eastern! Hurry! (Home was built prior to 1978 and lead paint potential exists.)

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Ortiz

Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors License #6506044636 Listed on: 12/06/2014

Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors

Last Buyer's Agent

Bernadette Nomura

Turnkey Realty LLC License #6502387861

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,400

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 8,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 44x130x157x140

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,950 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • REO, home is currently bank or lender owned

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,400

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1966
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 44x130x157x140
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1950.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2400.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RESIDENTIAL
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Sale Conditions:REOBank Owned: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1350.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style Cape Cod: Yes
  • Special Features: RealEstateOwned
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1950.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 115900.0
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

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
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Size Area: 0.18
  • Lot Dimensions: 44x130x157x140
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8000.0
  • Zoning Description: RESIDENTIAL
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2400.0
  • Tax Year: 2014

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2018
Sold by
Verhagen Cole Michael Ballard and Verhagen Teresa Lynn
Bought by
Verhagen Cole Michael Ballard and Verhagen Teresa Lynn
Current Estimated Value
$355,307

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$118,900
Outstanding Balance
$105,164
Interest Rate
4.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$246,731

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 6, 2014
Closed on
Jan 20, 2015
Sold by
The Secretary Of Veterans Affairs
Bought by
Verhagen Cole Michael Ballard and Tompkins Teresa Lynn
Seller's Agent
Robert Ortiz
Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Bernadette Nomura
Turnkey Realty LLC
List Price
$115,900
Sold Price
$127,700
Premium/Discount to List
$11,800
10.18%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.02%
Original Mortgage
$125,386
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 2014
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
Secretary Of Veterans Affairs

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 2014
Sold by
Hewitt S L
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 13, 2012
Sold by
Hewitt Wendy and Huizing Wendy
Bought by
Hewitt Stuart L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$115,450
Interest Rate
3.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 2009
Sold by
Niemela Brenda Eleanor and Read Sarah Eleanor
Bought by
Hewitt Stuart L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,537
Interest Rate
5.09%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 7, 2005
Sold by
Niemela Brenda Eleanor
Bought by
Niemela Brenda Eleanor and Read Sarah Eleanor
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
Verhagen Cole Michael Ballard -- Sun Title Agency Of Michigan
Verhagen Cole Michael Ballard $127,700 None Available
Secretary Of Veterans Affairs -- Dataquick Title
Wells Fargo Bank Na $112,509 Dataquick Title
Hewitt Stuart L -- First American Title Ins Co
Hewitt Stuart L $118,000 Ppr Title Agency
Niemela Brenda Eleanor -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Verhagen Cole Michael Ballard $118,900
Closed Verhagen Cole Michael Ballard $125,386
Previous Owner Hewitt Stuart L $115,450
Previous Owner Hewitt Stuart L $120,537
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/21/2015 01/21/15 Sold $127,700 +10.2% $65 / Sq Ft
12/15/2014 12/15/14 Pending -- -- --
12/06/2014 12/06/14 For Sale $115,900 -- $59 / 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 $1,834 $137,900 $0 $0
2024 $1,834 $130,000 $0 $0
2023 $1,753 $114,500 $0 $0
2022 $2,337 $95,700 $0 $0
2021 $2,279 $90,000 $0 $0
2020 $1,637 $85,400 $0 $0
2019 $2,267 $77,900 $0 $0
2018 $2,239 $76,400 $0 $0
2017 $2,228 $71,300 $0 $0
2016 $2,147 $63,200 $0 $0
2015 -- $63,200 $0 $0
2013 -- $47,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Robert Ortiz

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Robert Ortiz

    Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors

    (616) 975-5600

    3 in this area

    48 Total Sales

    Robert Ortiz
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  • Bernadette Nomura

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Bernadette Nomura

    Turnkey Realty LLC

    (616) 389-9999

    2 in this area

    198 Total Sales

    Bernadette Nomura
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 14064783

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-04-204-009

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49525

3440 Merlin Ct NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 3440 Merlin Ct NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 since 06 December 2014 and is currently estimated at $355,307, approximately $182 per square foot. This property was built in 1966. 3440 Merlin Ct NE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Orchard View Elementary School, Eastern High School, and All Saints Academy - Upper Campus.

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