NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3528 Balsam Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Estimated Value: $295,000 - $332,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
940 Sq Ft
$336/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 16, 2020

Last sale price $180,551 $192 Per Sq Ft

Est. 75% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,951/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garden Windows
  • Orchard View Elementary School Rated A
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Home Security System

About This Home

As of September 2020

Highly desirable Forest Hills Public District bi-level home 1,887 sq ft on a quiet neighborhood. Main floor offers 3 beds, full bath, kitchen, dining room with garden window. Lower level partially finished family room with a wood stove, laundry in half bathroom with barn doors and lots of storage. Minutes to Knapp's Corner, major highways and Plainfield Ave. Property backs up to enjoy the view of a pond with no access. Outdoors you'll find private fencing, spacious backyard, shed. Home has disabled security alarm that can be transferable. Some replacement windows, cedar closets, roof 2012, furnace 2007. Buyer/buyer's agent to verify square foot. Highest/best offers due by 10:00AM Tuesday, August 4th. Offers to be reviewed with seller late evening. Don't miss out on making this home yours!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Roxana Cortes-Trinidad

Key Realty Listed on: 07/31/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Marilyn Wagner

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH) License #6506038813

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,679

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 0.27 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 93x132
  • Shrub

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 940 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Garden Windows
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Mineral Rights Excluded

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,679

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1972
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Security Features:Security System: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Bi-Level: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 940.0
  • Window Features: Garden Window(s)
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Half Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 940.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Garden Window: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 179900.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.27
  • Lot Size Area: 0.27
  • Lot Dimensions: 93x132
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11761.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1678.74
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 31, 2020
Closed on
Sep 16, 2020
Sold by
Crossman Pamela and Crossman Harris Daniel
Bought by
Shier Joseph
Seller's Agent
Roxana Cortes-Trinidad
Key Realty
Buyer's Agent
Marilyn Wagner
RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH)
List Price
$179,900
Sold Price
$180,551
Premium/Discount to List
$651
0.36%
Total Days on Market
4
Current Estimated Value
$316,200

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$135,649
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.87%
Original Mortgage
$175,130
Outstanding Balance
$158,213
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$148,067
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Shier Joseph $180,551 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Shier Joseph $175,130
Previous Owner Crossman Pamela S $20,000
Previous Owner Crossman Pamela S $102,400
Previous Owner Crossman Harris Daniel $112,000
Previous Owner Crossman Harris Daniel $14,000
Previous Owner Crossman Harris Daniel $107,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/16/2020 09/16/20 Sold $180,551 +0.4% $192 / Sq Ft
08/04/2020 08/04/20 Pending -- -- --
07/31/2020 07/31/20 For Sale $179,900 -- $191 / 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
2024 $2,112 $132,400 $0 $0
2023 $2,019 $115,500 $0 $0
2022 $2,692 $95,300 $0 $0
2021 $2,625 $89,500 $0 $0
2020 $1,212 $85,000 $0 $0
2019 $1,679 $79,800 $0 $0
2018 $1,658 $77,900 $0 $0
2017 $1,650 $72,900 $0 $0
2016 $1,590 $64,800 $0 $0
2015 -- $64,800 $0 $0
2013 -- $51,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20030586

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-04-202-026