NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4896 Prairie River Dr Grand Rapids, MI 49512

Cascade Township Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $700,000 - $717,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,058 Sq Ft
$343/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 11, 2021

Last sale price $599,900 $291 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,296/month

120 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Under Construction
  • Wooded Lot
  • Dutton Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of November 2021

A beautiful 2 story! 4 bedroom 2.5 bath, 3-stall garage. Spacious open-floor plan, kitchen wrapped in gorgeous cabinetry, quartz counter tops, large snack bar island, pantry, wood floors and stainless appliances. Adjoining dining room, very spacious great room with gas fireplace, custom mantle and exterior stone, with LARGE windows. Nice-sized mudroom with built-in lockers, half-bath and laundry area at back entry. Large Master Suite with vaulted ceilings, master bath has his/her vanity, walk-in tile shower, private toilet area and a large walk-in closet with window. 3 bedrooms, full bath on 2nd floor. Lower level is a daylight with future family room, office, bedroom, full bath, and mechanical room. Caledonia Schools!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Norm Buffum

Bellabay Realty LLC Listed on: 06/08/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Beth Loehfelm

Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors

Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,025

Year Built

  • Built in 2021 | Under Construction

Lot Details

  • 1.04 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 141x314x60x116x304
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • Composition Roof
  • Shingle Siding
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 2,058 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Low Emissivity Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Snack Bar or Counter
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • SEER Rated 13+ Air Conditioning Units
  • SEER Rated 13-15 Air Conditioning Units
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Golf Course Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,025

Year Built

Built in 2021 | Under Construction

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: Yes
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2021
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 141x314x60x116x304
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2058.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • General Property Info:Construction Status: Under Construction
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:SEER 13 or Greater: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Windows:Low Emissivity Windows: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Substructure:Daylight: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric3: Yes
  • Lot Description:Golf Community: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2058.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Special Features: NewHome
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Daylight, Full
  • LivingArea: 2058.0
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows, Screens, Insulated Windows
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Stone, Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 599900.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Golf Community
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Stone: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Shingle Siding: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 3.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, SEER 13 or Greater
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Broadband
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 1.04
  • Lot Size Area: 1.04
  • Lot Dimensions: 141x314x60x116x304
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 45302.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 8, 2021
Closed on
Nov 11, 2021
Sold by
Buffum Builders Llc
Bought by
Essenberg Tyler and Essenberg Erin
Seller's Agent
Norm Buffum
Bellabay Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Beth Loehfelm
Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors
List Price
$599,900
Sold Price
$599,900
Current Estimated Value
$692,957

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$93,057
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.88%
Original Mortgage
$419,930
Outstanding Balance
$387,209
Interest Rate
2.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$304,806
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
Essenberg Tyler $599,900 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Essenberg Tyler $419,930
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/11/2021 11/11/21 Sold $599,900 0.0% $291 / Sq Ft
10/06/2021 10/06/21 Pending -- -- --
06/08/2021 06/08/21 For Sale $599,900 -- $291 / 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 $6,025 $322,900 $0 $0
2024 $6,025 $300,900 $0 $0
2023 $8,577 $274,500 $0 $0
2022 $8,587 $275,000 $0 $0
2021 $294 $42,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • N

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Norm Buffum

    Bellabay Realty LLC

  • Beth Loehfelm

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Beth Loehfelm

    Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors

    (616) 304-8889

    2 in this area

    115 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 21021364

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-19-27-302-004

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49512 Cascade Township

4896 Prairie River Dr, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 4896 Prairie River Dr, Grand Rapids, MI 49512 since 08 June 2021 and is currently estimated at $705,376, approximately $342 per square foot. This property was built in 2021. 4896 Prairie River Dr is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Dutton Elementary School, Kettle Lake Elementary School, and Emmons Lake Elementary School.

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