NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3939 Ruth Ave Lansing, MI 48910

Forest View Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $189,111 - $231,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,605 Sq Ft
$130/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 18, 2017

Last sale price $116,000 $72 Per Sq Ft

Est. 80% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,379/month

Highlights

  • 0.68 Acre Lot
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Living Room
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Shed

About This Home

As of August 2017

Spacious floorplan, large closets, and gorgeous decor. Many updates throughout including lanscaping, windows, paint, kitchen and baths. Just under 3/4 acre extra deep yard, mature trees all atop a picturesque peaceful setting including a cozy firepit.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Roger Weymouth

Century 21 Affiliated License #6502378576 Listed on: 07/07/2017

Century 21 Affiliated

Last Buyer's Agent

Peter MacIntyre

RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals License #6506040989

RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,968

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 0.68 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 99x297
  • West Facing Home

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,605 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Probate Listing

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,968

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Levels: Two
  • Parking Features Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.68
  • Lot Size: 99x297
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1605.0
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Living Area: 1605.0
  • General Property Info:Lot Size Dimensions: 99x297
  • General Property Info:Above Grade Finished Area: 1605.0
  • General Property Info:Total Livable Area: 1605.0
  • Baths:_pound_Full Baths 2: 1
  • Baths:_pound_Full Baths 1: 1
  • Rooms:Dining Room2: Yes
  • Rooms:Living Room2: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Exterior:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Levels:Two2: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Security Features:Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Other Structures:Shed(s): Yes
  • Architectural Style:Cape Cod: Yes
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • General Property Info:Building Area Total SqFt: 2889.0
  • Special Listing Cond:Probate Listing: Yes
  • General Property Info:Front Door: West
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Laminate Counters, Pantry, Primary Downstairs
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room: 9
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Other Level: First
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances:Gas Water Heater: Yes
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Pantry: Yes
  • Interior Features:Primary Downstairs: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Range: Yes
  • Interior Features:Laminate Counters: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Oven: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Patio Porch Features:Covered: Yes
  • Patio Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Appliances: Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Lansing

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 29620.8
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Carrier Route: 3638
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1968.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 7, 2017
Closed on
Aug 18, 2017
Sold by
Estatr Of Christian V Ericks
Bought by
Thaden Garret
Seller's Agent
Roger Weymouth
Century 21 Affiliated
Buyer's Agent
Peter MacIntyre
RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals
List Price
$123,750
Sold Price
$116,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,750
-6.26%
Current Estimated Value
$209,278

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$93,278
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.23%
Original Mortgage
$92,800
Outstanding Balance
$77,619
Interest Rate
3.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$126,671

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 30, 2012
Closed on
Jan 29, 2013
Sold by
Goodemote Diane and Bordner Diane
Bought by
Ericks Christian V
Seller's Agent
Angela Averill
Coldwell Banker Professionals-Delta
Buyer's Agent
Christian Ericks
Century 21 Affiliated
List Price
$99,900
Sold Price
$72,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$27,900
-27.93%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.05%
Original Mortgage
$70,695
Interest Rate
3.34%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 2012
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
Fannie Mae and Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 2012
Sold by
Bordner Diane and Goodemote Susanna
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 2007
Sold by
Stevenson Jamie V and Stevenson Kimberle
Bought by
Bordner Diane and Goodemote Susanna

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$135,500
Interest Rate
6.31%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2004
Sold by
Droste Peter J and Droste Linda M
Bought by
Stevenson Jamie V

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$106,400
Interest Rate
5.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Thaden Garret $116,000 Ata Natl Title Group Llc
Ericks Christian V $72,000 None Available
Fannie Mae -- None Available
Wells Fargo Bank Na $131,307 None Available
Bordner Diane $135,500 Fatic
Stevenson Jamie V $133,000 Midstate Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Thaden Garret $92,800
Previous Owner Ericks Christian V $70,695
Previous Owner Bordner Diane $135,500
Previous Owner Stevenson Jamie V $106,400
Closed Stevenson Jamie V $19,950
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/18/2017 08/18/17 Sold $116,000 -6.3% $72 / Sq Ft
07/07/2017 07/07/17 For Sale $123,750 +71.9% $77 / Sq Ft
01/29/2013 01/29/13 Sold $72,000 -27.9% $45 / Sq Ft
12/31/2012 12/31/12 Pending -- -- --
07/19/2012 07/19/12 For Sale $99,900 -- $62 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Lansing 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 $3,287 $81,700 $18,100 $63,600
2024 $26 $74,300 $18,100 $56,200
2023 $3,081 $68,700 $18,100 $50,600
2022 $2,777 $60,100 $13,600 $46,500
2021 $2,719 $54,500 $7,200 $47,300
2020 $2,703 $51,200 $7,200 $44,000
2019 $2,591 $44,200 $7,200 $37,000
2018 $2,428 $40,800 $7,200 $33,600
2017 $1,990 $40,800 $7,200 $33,600
2016 $1,903 $36,600 $7,200 $29,400
2015 $1,903 $35,000 $14,477 $20,523
2014 $1,903 $33,600 $7,239 $26,361
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Roger Weymouth

    Century 21 Affiliated

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  • Peter MacIntyre

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Peter MacIntyre

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (517) 256-6664

    5 in this area

    492 Total Sales

    Peter MacIntyre
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  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Angela Averill

    Coldwell Banker Professionals-Delta

  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Christian Ericks

    Century 21 Affiliated

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Map

Source: Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®

MLS Number: 217824

Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®

APN: 01-01-34-276-131

Michigan Ingham County Lansing 48910 Forest View

3939 Ruth Ave, Lansing, MI

This home is located at 3939 Ruth Ave, Lansing, MI 48910 since 07 July 2017 and is currently estimated at $209,278, approximately $130 per square foot. This property was built in 1948. 3939 Ruth Ave is a home located in Ingham County with nearby schools including Forest View School, Pattengill Academy, and Eastern Lansing High School.

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