4481 Fruit Ridge Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI 49544
Alpine Township Neighborhood
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,221
Sq Ft
2.12
Acres
Highlights
- Tennis Courts
- Colonial Architecture
- Pole Barn
- 2.12 Acre Lot
- Wood Flooring
- Sun or Florida Room
About This Home
As of August 2021Introducing this all brick 1860's 4 bedroom 2+ bath home nestled on a nice 2 acre parcel complete with a 30x40 pole barn. This 19th Century historical home formerly a stage coach post, inn & tavern offers a nice size kitchen with original cobble stone flooring and hearth stone fireplace for meal preparations during it's colorful history. Appliances remain for added value. Living room with fireplace, library room and huge formal dining add to this home's charm and character. Additional amenities include; crown molding thru-out, main floor laundry, master bedroom with private bath, 3 season room, living room & family room on main floor, 3rd stall garage, built ins, newer drain field, update well pump, tennis court, mature landscaping, minutes to I-96 access, and more.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Century 21 Affiliated (GR) License #6501291986 Listed on: 11/08/2017
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,998
Year Built
- Built in 1860
Lot Details
- 2.12 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 310x227x40x67x70x89x170x345
- Shrub
- Level Lot
Parking
- 3 Car Attached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Unpaved Driveway
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Composition Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 3,221 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Sun or Florida Room
- Screened Porch
- Basement
- Michigan Basement
- Laundry on main level
Kitchen
- Oven
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
Outdoor Features
- Tennis Courts
- Patio
- Pole Barn
Location
- Mineral Rights
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Well
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Water Softener is Owned
- Septic System
- Phone Available
- Cable TV Available
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 27, 2021
Closed on
Aug 27, 2021
Sold by
Mbengue Lauren and Mbengue Stanislas Baba
Bought by
Passarelli Mario
Seller's Agent
Jeremy Crump
Bellabay Realty (SW)
Buyer's Agent
Ryan Lipinski
Keller Williams GR East
Sold Price
$410,000
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
$145,431
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.46%
Original Mortgage
$389,500
Outstanding Balance
$356,726
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$189,690
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 25, 2020
Sold by
Topping Lauren
Bought by
Topping Lauren and Mbengue Stannisas Baba
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$217,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 8, 2017
Closed on
Feb 22, 2018
Sold by
Sparks Steven S and Sparks Kristine L
Bought by
Topping Lauren
Seller's Agent
Kurt Baird
Century 21 Affiliated (GR)
Buyer's Agent
Jeremy Crump
Bellabay Realty (SW)
List Price
$279,900
Sold Price
$230,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,900
-17.83%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.21%
Original Mortgage
$218,500
Interest Rate
3.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 30, 2007
Sold by
Humphrey Richard and Humphrey Paula J
Bought by
Sparks Steven S and Sparks Kristine L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$209,600
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 5, 1995
Bought by
Humphrey R and Sparks Steven S
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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 | $410,000 | Lighthouse Title Inc | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $230,000 | Chicago Title Of Michigan | |
| Warranty Deed | $262,000 | Metropolitan Title Company | |
| Deed | $138,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $389,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $217,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $218,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $219,600 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $209,600 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $52,400 | Stand Alone Second | |
| Previous Owner | $236,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $150,000 | Stand Alone First |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/27/2021 08/27/21 | Sold | $410,000 | +2.5% | $127 / Sq Ft |
| 07/29/2021 07/29/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/27/2021 07/27/21 | For Sale | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/25/2021 07/25/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/22/2021 07/22/21 | For Sale | $399,900 | +73.9% | $124 / Sq Ft |
| 02/20/2018 02/20/18 | Sold | $230,000 | -17.8% | $71 / Sq Ft |
| 01/29/2018 01/29/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/08/2017 11/08/17 | For Sale | $279,900 | -- | $87 / 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 | $4,114 | $260,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $4,114 | $249,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $3,934 | $189,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $5,118 | $169,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $4,195 | $170,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $3,043 | $149,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $3,656 | $134,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $2,503 | $134,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $4,051 | $114,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $3,939 | $110,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | -- | $110,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2013 | -- | $90,000 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Jeremy Crump
Seller's Agent in 2021
Jeremy Crump
Bellabay Realty (SW)
(616) 690-7028
2 in this area
178 Total Sales
-
Ryan Lipinski
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Ryan Lipinski
Keller Williams GR East
(586) 295-6572
1 in this area
116 Total Sales
-
Kurt Baird
Seller's Agent in 2018
Kurt Baird
Century 21 Affiliated (GR)
(616) 292-3094
76 Total Sales
Map
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 17055221
APN: 41-09-30-477-003
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