NOT LISTED FOR SALE

437 Spencer St NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Creston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $233,000 - $274,717

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,407 Sq Ft
$181/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 09, 2015

Last sale price $106,900 $76 Per Sq Ft

Est. 138% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,642/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Living Room
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Snack Bar or Counter

About This Home

As of January 2015

Looking for a killer kitchen with 12' high vaulted ceiling for less per month than rent? How about new bathrooms, new shingles, new windows, new kitchen cabinets and counters, mostly new drywall, trim, flooring, paint, updated furnace, central A/C and many more features you'll love. Now with as little as $1,100 down you be living here in 30 days for $800 a month - see attached financing proposal for more information. Located on a low traffic street just a mile from the medical mile this is an easy walk or bike ride to all downtown activities and fun. Now available with $1,100 down and approx. $800 a month, see the specifics available with this listing from any agent under Attached Documents/Other.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dan Otten

Five Star Real Estate (M6) License #6502120467 Listed on: 11/05/2014

Five Star Real Estate (M6)

Last Buyer's Agent

Scott Bradford

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH) License #6501377797

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $713

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 3,705 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 39x95

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,407 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Snack Bar or Counter

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Michigan Basement

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$713

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1900
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Garage Type Detached: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 1407.0
  • Window Features: Replacement, Insulated Windows
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 976.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 99900.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage:Garage2: Yes
  • Garage Type:_one_: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Size Area: 0.09
  • Lot Dimensions: 39x95
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3705.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 713.0
  • Tax Year: 2013

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2020
Sold by
Tremain Joshua
Bought by
Korte Alexander
Current Estimated Value
$254,429

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$158,258
Outstanding Balance
$141,148
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$113,281

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 5, 2014
Closed on
Jan 9, 2015
Sold by
Hunefeld Barry and Hunefeld Joanne
Bought by
Tremain Joshua
Seller's Agent
Dan Otten
Five Star Real Estate (M6)
Buyer's Agent
Scott Bradford
RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH)
List Price
$109,900
Sold Price
$106,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,000
-2.73%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.65%
Original Mortgage
$106,900
Interest Rate
3.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 9, 2011
Sold by
Parrish Kenneth D
Bought by
Hunefeld Barry

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 1997
Bought by
Birnie Birnie J and Birnie E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 1993
Bought by
Hunefeld Barry

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 1991
Bought by
Hunefeld Barry

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 1986
Bought by
Hunefeld Barry

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 18, 1980
Bought by
Hunefeld Barry
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
Korte Alexander $154,700 None Available
Tremain Joshua $106,900 None Available
Hunefeld Barry $13,750 None Available
Birnie Birnie J $49,500 --
Hunefeld Barry $29,000 --
Hunefeld Barry -- --
Hunefeld Barry $33,100 --
Hunefeld Barry $33,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Korte Alexander $158,258
Previous Owner Tremain Joshua $106,900
Previous Owner Favreau Gerald $92,650
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/09/2015 01/09/15 Sold $106,900 -2.7% $76 / Sq Ft
11/20/2014 11/20/14 Pending -- -- --
11/05/2014 11/05/14 For Sale $109,900 -- $78 / 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 $2,651 $121,400 $0 $0
2024 $2,651 $115,000 $0 $0
2023 $2,689 $84,300 $0 $0
2022 $2,553 $84,400 $0 $0
2021 $2,496 $73,400 $0 $0
2020 $1,276 $65,000 $0 $0
2019 $1,337 $56,700 $0 $0
2018 $1,291 $47,100 $0 $0
2017 $1,270 $36,400 $0 $0
2016 $1,285 $27,900 $0 $0
2015 $886 $27,900 $0 $0
2013 -- $14,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Dan Otten

    Five Star Real Estate (M6)

    (616) 257-9500

    92 Total Sales

    Dan Otten
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  • Scott Bradford

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Scott Bradford

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (616) 551-9735

    14 in this area

    181 Total Sales

    Scott Bradford
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 14051294

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-18-406-021

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49505 Creston

437 Spencer St NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 437 Spencer St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 since 05 November 2014 and is currently estimated at $254,429, approximately $180 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 437 Spencer St NE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Kent Hills School, Riverside Middle School, and Union High School.

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