NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3661 Balsam Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Northview Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $268,000 - $290,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,662 Sq Ft
$169/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 27, 2021

Last sale price $220,000 $132 Per Sq Ft

Est. 29% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,689/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 1-Story Property
  • West Oakview Elementary School Rated A-

About This Home

As of October 2021

This truly affordable home sits perfectly placed in The Northview School District with 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths and graced with hardwood floors. Just a short distance from Dean Lake plus it has all the conveniences of The Plainfield Corridor where dining and shopping abound. Seller has directed Listing Agent/Broker to hold all offers until 9-10-2021 at 10pm.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

James Goetzka

Five Star Real Estate (Rock) License #6502363566 Listed on: 09/07/2021

Five Star Real Estate (Rock)

Last Buyer's Agent

Brian Schaap

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Rock) License #6501321923

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Rock)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,792

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75 x 110
  • Property is zoned R-1A, R-1A

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • 1 Bedroom in Basement

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,792

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1959
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1662.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Bedrooms: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Full Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 700.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 962.0
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 700.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 185000.0
  • 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
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Size Area: 0.19
  • Lot Dimensions: 75 x 110
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8276.0
  • Zoning Description: R-1A
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2792.0
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 7, 2021
Closed on
Oct 28, 2021
Sold by
Wetherington Nicholas H and Wetherington Lois K
Bought by
Forsythe Kyle and Forsythe Miranda
Seller's Agent
James Goetzka
Five Star Real Estate (Rock)
Buyer's Agent
Brian Schaap
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Rock)
List Price
$185,000
Sold Price
$220,000
Premium/Discount to List
$35,000
18.92%
Total Days on Market
4
Current Estimated Value
$283,907

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$63,907
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.92%
Original Mortgage
$213,400
Outstanding Balance
$196,282
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$84,183

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2014
Sold by
Dusendang Andrew J and Dusendang Julianne
Bought by
Wetherington Nicholas H and Dusendang Wetherington Lois K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$77,200
Interest Rate
4.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 2014
Sold by
Dusendang Andrew J and Dusendang Julianne
Bought by
Dusendang Andrew J and Dusendang Julianne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$77,200
Interest Rate
4.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 2014
Sold by
Dusendang Andrew J and Dusendang Julianne
Bought by
Dusendang Andrew J and Dusendang Julianne

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 2006
Sold by
Clark Sharon and Clark Sarah
Bought by
Lasalle Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2005
Sold by
Green Richard A and Green Susan M
Bought by
Clark Sharon and Clark Sarah

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$6,100
Interest Rate
8.74%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 1991
Bought by
Green Richard A and Dusendang Andrew J
Source: Public Records

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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
Forsythe Kyle $220,000 None Listed On Document
Wetherington Nicholas H $96,500 Bell Title Agency
Dusendang Andrew J -- None Available
Dusendang Andrew J -- Bell Title Agency
Lasalle Bank Na $115,639 None Available
Clark Sharon $122,000 Chicago Title
Green Richard A $59,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Forsythe Kyle $213,400
Previous Owner Wetherington Nicholas H $77,200
Previous Owner Dusendang Andrew $102,393
Previous Owner Clark Sharon $6,100
Previous Owner Green Richard A $10,000
Previous Owner Green Richard $64,500
Closed Clark Sharon $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/30/2025 01/30/25 Off Market $220,000 -- --
10/27/2021 10/27/21 Sold $220,000 +18.9% $132 / Sq Ft
09/11/2021 09/11/21 Pending -- -- --
09/07/2021 09/07/21 For Sale $185,000 -- $111 / 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 $2,197 $127,100 $0 $0
2024 $2,197 $116,100 $0 $0
2023 $2,102 $104,600 $0 $0
2022 $3,099 $93,700 $0 $0
2021 $2,344 $73,600 $0 $0
2020 $1,668 $76,300 $0 $0
2019 $2,767 $72,200 $0 $0
2018 $2,707 $67,500 $0 $0
2017 $2,624 $61,500 $0 $0
2016 $2,558 $56,100 $0 $0
2015 $2,554 $56,100 $0 $0
2013 -- $46,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    James Goetzka

    Five Star Real Estate (Rock)

    (616) 647-1550

    2 in this area

    23 Total Sales

    James Goetzka
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  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Brian Schaap

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Rock)

    (616) 299-1257

    4 in this area

    27 Total Sales

    Brian Schaap
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 21104389

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-10-33-452-034

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49525 Northview

3661 Balsam Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 3661 Balsam Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 since 07 September 2021 and is currently estimated at $280,465, approximately $168 per square foot. This property was built in 1959. 3661 Balsam Ave NE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including East Oakview Elementary School, West Oakview Elementary School, and North Oakview Elementary School.

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