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Seller's Agent in 2023
Lauren Karsten
Five Star Real Estate (Ada)
(616) 690-8355
1 in this area
90 Total Sales
436 Grand Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Midtown Grand Rapids Neighborhood
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,760
Sq Ft
6,359
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Deck
- Wood Flooring
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Traditional Architecture
- Mud Room
- Porch
About This Home
As of September 2023This classic 1920s home is just a short walk from Spectrum, pubs, restaurants, and access to highways and public transit. The home features 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, hardwood floors throughout and beautiful unpainted oak trim on the main floor. Additional items include a main floor study, enclosed from porch, and a deck. The backyard is fenced and the 2 stall garage is access from an alley behind the home.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Greenridge Realty (EGR) License #6501353016 Listed on: 04/14/2015
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,691
Year Built
- Built in 1928
Lot Details
- 6,359 Sq Ft Lot
- Shrub
- Back Yard Fenced
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Unpaved Driveway
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Composition Roof
- Aluminum Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,760 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Replacement Windows
- Window Screens
- Mud Room
- Living Room
- Dining Area
- Wood Flooring
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Storm Windows
- Range
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Porch
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Window Unit Heating System
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- High Speed Internet
- Phone Available
- Cable TV Available
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 24, 2023
Closed on
Sep 29, 2023
Sold by
Kenneth B Armour Living Trust
Bought by
Bel Eric
Seller's Agent
Lauren Karsten
Five Star Real Estate (Ada)
Buyer's Agent
Keith Evenhouse
Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)
List Price
$250,000
Sold Price
$271,000
Premium/Discount to List
$21,000
8.4%
Views
8
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
$48,403
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.56%
Original Mortgage
$230,350
Outstanding Balance
$225,914
Interest Rate
7.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$93,489
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 31, 2016
Sold by
Midwest Interios Llc
Bought by
Kennette B Armour Living Trust
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 14, 2015
Closed on
May 13, 2015
Sold by
Spackman Clive and Spackman Stefanie
Bought by
Midwest Interiors Llc
Seller's Agent
Chad Sytsma
Greenridge Realty (EGR)
Buyer's Agent
Lauren Karsten
Five Star Real Estate (Ada)
List Price
$132,500
Sold Price
$130,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,500
-1.89%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.04%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 19, 2009
Sold by
Parkway Tropics Land Llc
Bought by
Spackman Clive J and Spackman Stefanie
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$72,000
Interest Rate
4.86%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 13, 2009
Sold by
Warren Leesa A
Bought by
Parkway Tropics Land Llc
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 24, 2008
Sold by
Warren Leesa A
Bought by
Chase Home Finance Llc
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 12, 2004
Sold by
Smith Valerie
Bought by
Warren Leesa A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$99,300
Interest Rate
5.93%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 9, 1998
Sold by
Curtis Curtis K K and Curtis Smith V
Bought by
Spackman Smith and Spackman Clive J Stefanie
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 27, 1994
Sold by
Macfall Macfall J J and Macfall Curtiss K
Bought by
Spackman Clive J Stefanie
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 26, 1994
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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 | $271,000 | Ata National Title Group | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $130,000 | Sun Title Agency Of Mi Llc | |
| Warranty Deed | $90,000 | Grand Rapids Title Company | |
| Warranty Deed | $46,000 | Triunion Title | |
| Sheriffs Deed | $33,345 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $99,300 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $64,500 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $48,500 | -- | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $230,350 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $72,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $99,300 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/29/2023 09/29/23 | Sold | $271,000 | +8.4% | $154 / Sq Ft |
| 08/26/2023 08/26/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/24/2023 08/24/23 | For Sale | $250,000 | +92.3% | $142 / Sq Ft |
| 05/13/2015 05/13/15 | Sold | $130,000 | -1.9% | $74 / Sq Ft |
| 04/17/2015 04/17/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/14/2015 04/14/15 | For Sale | $132,500 | -- | $75 / 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 | $4,645 | $175,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $4,645 | $146,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $4,374 | $129,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $4,157 | $118,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $4,050 | $112,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $3,915 | $103,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $4,008 | $88,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $3,885 | $81,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $3,790 | $71,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $3,809 | $67,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $2,750 | $67,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2013 | -- | $54,400 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Lauren Karsten
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Keith Evenhouse
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Buyer's Agent in 2023
Keith Evenhouse
Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)
(616) 240-5091
1 in this area
3 Total Sales
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Chad Sytsma
Seller's Agent in 2015
Chad Sytsma
Greenridge Realty (EGR)
(616) 813-2436
2 in this area
118 Total Sales
Map
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 15016542
APN: 41-14-19-482-004
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