NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3555 Balsam Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Estimated Value: $414,000 - $424,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,395 Sq Ft
$175/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 03, 2021

Last sale price $315,000 $132 Per Sq Ft

Est. 33% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,546/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Orchard View Elementary School Rated A
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wet Bar

About This Home

As of May 2021

Welcome Home To This Charming 4 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Bath Ranch In Forest Hills Schools! Nice Open Floor Plan With Living Room, Kitchen With Stainless Steel Appliances, Dining Area With Sliders To 3 Season Room And Deck To A Fenced In Backyard! Laundry + Half Bath Off The Kitchen With Hardwood Floors, Master Bedroom With Walk-In Closet And Master Bath. The Lower Level Has A Spacious Rec Room With Wet Bar, 2 More Bedrooms And Another Full Bath! Lots of Storage! Underground Sprinkling And Beautiful Landscaping! Close To Expressways, Shopping, Restaurants And Dean Lake Public Access! Schedule Your Tour Now! This Will Not Last Long! DEADLINE FOR OFFERS IS 3/28/21 @6PM.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Brace

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main) License #6502368851 Listed on: 03/24/2021

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

Last Buyer's Agent

Mary Schoen

Greenridge Realty (Summit) License #6501362033

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,634

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 84x132
  • Shrub
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,395 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Natural lighting in basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Snack Bar or Counter
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,634

Year Built

Built in 2002

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: 2002
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 84X132
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2395.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2634.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RES
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Landscape:Underground Sprinkler: Yes
  • Substructure:Daylight: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • Additional Items:Wet Bar: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1278.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener, Wet Bar, Pantry
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Daylight
  • LivingArea: 2395.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: 3 Season Room
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 299900.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: 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
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • 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: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Lot Size Area: 0.26
  • Lot Dimensions: 84X132
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11108.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2634.0
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 24, 2021
Closed on
May 3, 2021
Sold by
Lahuis Joni Marie and The Joni Marie Lahuis Trust
Bought by
Westbrook John
Seller's Agent
Mark Brace
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Mary Schoen
Greenridge Realty (Summit)
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$315,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,100
5.04%
Current Estimated Value
$418,879

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$103,879
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.84%
Original Mortgage
$252,000
Outstanding Balance
$229,343
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$189,536

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2019
Sold by
Lahuis Joni M
Bought by
Joni Marie Lahuis Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 2009
Sold by
Dixon William J and Dixon Christine M
Bought by
Lahuis Joni M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$166,000
Interest Rate
5.15%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 2004
Sold by
Granzotto Jeremy J and Granzotto Esther L
Bought by
Dixon William J and Dixon Christine M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$149,200
Interest Rate
5.14%
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
Westbrook John $315,000 Title Resource Agency
Joni Marie Lahuis Trust -- None Available
Lahuis Joni M -- Safe Title Inc
Dixon William J $186,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Westbrook John $252,000
Previous Owner Lahuis Joni M $50,000
Previous Owner Lahuis Joni M $152,000
Previous Owner Lahuis Joni M $166,000
Previous Owner Dixon William J $149,200
Previous Owner Dixon William $27,950
Previous Owner Granzotto Jeremy J $136,800
Previous Owner Granzotto Jeremy J $8,535
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/30/2025 01/30/25 Off Market $315,000 -- --
05/03/2021 05/03/21 Sold $315,000 +5.0% $132 / Sq Ft
03/28/2021 03/28/21 Pending -- -- --
03/24/2021 03/24/21 For Sale $299,900 -- $125 / 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 $3,150 $189,600 $0 $0
2024 $3,150 $187,300 $0 $0
2023 $3,012 $158,400 $0 $0
2022 $4,015 $137,900 $0 $0
2021 $2,610 $130,500 $0 $0
2020 $1,874 $124,600 $0 $0
2019 $2,595 $113,800 $0 $0
2018 $2,563 $108,800 $0 $0
2017 $2,551 $103,000 $0 $0
2016 $2,458 $91,000 $0 $0
2015 -- $91,000 $0 $0
2013 -- $86,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mark Brace

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Mark Brace

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

    (616) 447-7025

    53 in this area

    867 Total Sales

    Mark Brace
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Mary Schoen

    Greenridge Realty (Summit)

    (616) 915-7556

    1 in this area

    40 Total Sales

    Mary Schoen
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 21009228

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-04-201-016

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49525

3555 Balsam Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 3555 Balsam Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 since 24 March 2021 and is currently estimated at $418,879, approximately $174 per square foot. This property was built in 2002. 3555 Balsam Ave NE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Orchard View Elementary School, Eastern High School, and Knapp Charter Academy.

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