NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3700 Duchess Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Estimated Value: $539,000 - $1,196,133

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,169 Sq Ft
$812/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 13, 2020

Last sale price $303,000 $259 Per Sq Ft

Est. 213% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,172/month

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Docks
  • Water Access
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Collins Elementary School Rated A
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 1 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of March 2020

First time listed in several years. One of the few original cottages left in the neighborhood. The house has been remodeled and features newer flooring, fixtures, paint, kitchen and baths. Vacant and easy to show. Tremendous opportunity in this neighborhood which boasts stunning Reeds Lake association access.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Denis Taatjes

Independence Realty (Main) License #6501287885 Listed on: 12/31/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Denis Taatjes

Independence Realty (Main) License #6501287885 Listed on: 12/31/2019

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,600

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Lot Details

  • 10,367 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,169 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Partial Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Docks
  • Shared Waterfront

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,600

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1935
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: irr
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1169.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 3600.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: res
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Substructure:Partial: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1169.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full, Partial
  • LivingArea: 1169.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 648.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 337700.0
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 150.0
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 150.0
  • Water Fea Amenities:Shared Frontage: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Assoc Access: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Dock: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Size Area: 0.24
  • Lot Dimensions: irr
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10367.0
  • Zoning Description: res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3600.0
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 2020
Sold by
Labine Jay
Bought by
Labine Jay and Labine Gayle
Current Estimated Value
$949,044

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$925,000
Outstanding Balance
$826,174
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$122,870

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 31, 2019
Closed on
Mar 12, 2020
Sold by
Safe Harbor Homes Llc
Bought by
Labine Jay
Seller's Agent
Denis Taatjes
Independence Realty (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Denis Taatjes
Independence Realty (Main)
List Price
$349,900
Sold Price
$303,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$46,900
-13.4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
22.75%
Original Mortgage
$303,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 2017
Sold by
Taatjes Wade
Bought by
Safe Harbor Homes Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$19,100
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2009
Sold by
Dolce Michael S
Bought by
Taatjes Wade

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 6, 2007
Sold by
Taatjes D Wade
Bought by
Dolce Mike

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 2005
Sold by
Hud
Bought by
Taatjes Wade

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 1998
Sold by
Earl Walter C
Bought by
Taatjes Taatjes D and Taatjes Wade
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
Labine Jay -- Sun Title
Labine Jay $303,000 Irongate Title Agency Llc
Safe Harbor Homes Llc -- None Available
Taatjes Wade -- None Available
Dolce Mike -- None Available
Taatjes Wade $65,665 --
Taatjes Taatjes D $82,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Labine Jay $925,000
Previous Owner Labine Jay $303,000
Previous Owner Safe Harbor Homes Llc $19,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/13/2020 03/13/20 Sold $303,000 -13.4% $259 / Sq Ft
02/01/2020 02/01/20 Pending -- -- --
12/31/2019 12/31/19 For Sale $349,900 -- $299 / 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 $13,457 $539,400 $0 $0
2024 $13,457 $575,700 $0 $0
2023 $12,779 $509,600 $0 $0
2022 $16,660 $356,300 $0 $0
2021 $2,794 $59,300 $0 $0
2020 $2,155 $96,300 $0 $0
2019 $4,124 $89,600 $0 $0
2018 $4,037 $97,700 $0 $0
2017 $2,878 $91,700 $0 $0
2016 $2,682 $80,100 $0 $0
2015 -- $80,100 $0 $0
2013 -- $72,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Denis Taatjes

    Independence Realty (Main)

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 19059231

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-35-308-009

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49506

3700 Duchess Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 3700 Duchess Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 since 31 December 2019 and is currently estimated at $949,044, approximately $811 per square foot. This property was built in 1935. 3700 Duchess Ave SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Collins Elementary School, Northern Trails 5/6 School, and Northern Hills Middle School.

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