428 Union Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Madison Area Neighborhood
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,703
Sq Ft
5,445
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Deck
- Wood Flooring
- Porch
- Traditional Architecture
- No HOA
- Living Room
About This Home
As of June 2023Just steps from all-things-Wealthy Street, this beautiful, very-cool Heritage Hill home offers the perfect blend of classic charm combined with tasteful, modern updates. New, quality wood flooring throughout, new tile, new carpeting, new light fixtures, new paint. Completely remodeled in recent years: stunning, luxurious, upper-level bathroom. Main-floor bathroom & laundry totally updated including new washer/dryer. Upper-level primary bedroom features walk-in closet. Main floor offers primary bedroom or sitting room. In addition, main floor offers flex room to serve as 4th bedroom, office, playroom, exercise. Generous-sized fenced-in yard hosts garden beds, freshly-painted shed & deck. NEW Furnace 2023. NEW Hot Water Heater 2021, NEW Roof 2018. NEST Thermostat. Sprinkler system. This Heritage Hill home with amazingly, SHORT(!) walkability to Wealthy St. hosting Donkey Taqueria, The Winchester, Eastern Kille, Wealthy St. Bakery, & more is a rare opportunity! Seller directs showings begin 5/12/23 at 9am. Seller directs offers due 5/16/23 at 11am. OPEN HOUSE Saturday, 5/11/23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Greenridge Realty (Cascade) License #6506049246 Listed on: 05/11/2023
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,069
Year Built
- Built in 1890
Lot Details
- 5,445 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 40x136
- Shrub
- Level Lot
- Sprinkler System
- Garden
- Back Yard Fenced
- Property is zoned RES IMP, RES IMP
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Composition Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,703 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Replacement Windows
- Insulated Windows
- Window Treatments
- Living Room
Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Stone
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Michigan Basement
- Crawl Space
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Porch
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- High Speed Internet
- Phone Available
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Association Phone (616) 459-8950
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 26, 2018
Closed on
Aug 29, 2018
Sold by
Weaver Ryan and Pelham Leanna
Bought by
Steele Carol B
Seller's Agent
Jodi Smith
EXP Realty (Grand Rapids)
Buyer's Agent
Laurie Reminga
Greenridge Realty (Cascade)
List Price
$269,900
Sold Price
$265,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-1.82%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$143,275
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.13%
Original Mortgage
$212,000
Outstanding Balance
$184,852
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$215,360
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 5, 2014
Closed on
Sep 11, 2014
Sold by
Finos Brian A and Finos Jessica
Bought by
Weaver Ryan and Pelham Leanna
Seller's Agent
Jodi Smith
EXP Realty (Grand Rapids)
Buyer's Agent
Jacob Heglund
JH Realty Partners
List Price
$198,500
Sold Price
$203,000
Premium/Discount to List
$4,500
2.27%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.94%
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
4.15%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 30, 2009
Sold by
428 Union Llc
Bought by
Finos Brian A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$122,244
Interest Rate
5.32%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 12, 2005
Sold by
Leary Timothy and Leary Sue Ellen
Bought by
428 Union Llc
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 6, 2004
Sold by
Westman John R and Westman Betsy
Bought by
Leary Timothy and Leary Sueellen
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 20, 2002
Sold by
Hicks Daniel J and Hicks Allan Tracy
Bought by
Westman John R and Westman Betsy
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 26, 1999
Sold by
Burr Burr D D and Burr Hicks D
Bought by
Hicks Hicks D and Hicks T
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 18, 1998
Sold by
Saganek Saganek J J and Saganek Burr D
Bought by
Finos Burr D and Finos Brian A
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 1, 1996
Sold by
Pelfrey Pelfrey P P and Pelfrey Saganek J
Bought by
Finos Saganek J and Finos Brian A
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 3, 1996
Sold by
Tate Tate D D and Tate Pelfrey P
Bought by
Finos Pelfrey P and Finos Brian A
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 16, 1996
Sold by
Pelfrey Pelfrey
Bought by
Pelfrey and Pelfrey Saga
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 10, 1992
Sold by
Tate Tate C C and Tate Pelfrey P
Bought by
Finos Brian A
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $265,000 | Grand Rapids Title Co Llc | |
| Warranty Deed | $203,000 | Grand Rapids Title Co Llc | |
| Warranty Deed | $124,500 | Grand Rapids Title | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $135,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $102,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $128,500 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $91,000 | -- | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $16,000 | -- | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $212,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $122,244 | FHA |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/08/2023 06/08/23 | Sold | $403,000 | +8.9% | $237 / Sq Ft |
| 05/16/2023 05/16/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/11/2023 05/11/23 | For Sale | $369,900 | +39.6% | $217 / Sq Ft |
| 08/29/2018 08/29/18 | Sold | $265,000 | -1.8% | $156 / Sq Ft |
| 07/31/2018 07/31/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/26/2018 07/26/18 | For Sale | $269,900 | +33.0% | $158 / Sq Ft |
| 09/11/2014 09/11/14 | Sold | $203,000 | +2.3% | $119 / Sq Ft |
| 08/18/2014 08/18/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/05/2014 08/05/14 | For Sale | $198,500 | -- | $117 / Sq Ft |
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $4,043 | $145,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $4,043 | $127,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $3,233 | $110,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $3,069 | $97,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $3,001 | $95,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $2,869 | $91,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $3,005 | $85,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $2,355 | $78,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $2,292 | $71,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $2,320 | $65,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $2,158 | $65,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2013 | -- | $58,200 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
L
Seller's Agent in 2023
Laurie Reminga
Greenridge Realty (Cascade)
(616) 550-3862
1 in this area
50 Total Sales
-
D
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Dawn Bebout
Five Star Real Estate (Ada)
(616) 425-9409
1 in this area
16 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2018
Jodi Smith
EXP Realty (Grand Rapids)
(616) 437-2717
100 Total Sales
-
E
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018
Erin Fester
Keller Williams GR East
-
Buyer's Agent in 2014
Jacob Heglund
JH Realty Partners
(616) 813-8800
240 Total Sales
Map
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 23015208
APN: 41-14-31-226-010
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