NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4978 Bluff Dr NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Northview Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $485,000 - $508,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,037 Sq Ft
$163/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 18, 2016

Last sale price $230,000 $76 Per Sq Ft

Est. 116% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,880/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Traditional Architecture
  • West Oakview Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wooded Lot
  • Corner Lot: Yes

About This Home

As of October 2016

2 Story Walkout in the Award Winning Northview School System. 5 Large Bedrooms, 4 on the same floor one in the Walkout Basement( could be a nice Home Office). 3 &1/2 Baths. Bright and Cheery especially the Kitchen,Dining Area,Formal Dining Room, and Main Floor Family Room with lots of windows overlooking an expansive deck and a very private wooded back yard .It's difficult to find this kind of country like amenity in a traditional neighborhood. Situated on a quiet Cul de Sac it is close to Restaurants, Shopping and Schools. It shows real pride of ownership with lots of upgrades.Newe carpet,Flooring,Paint,Windows,Furnace. If you like Spacious and Open and need some Room come take a look. Open this Saturday Sept 3rd 1 to 3 PM. Seeing is Believing.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Oleck

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main) License #6506021130 Listed on: 08/30/2016

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Wood

Keller Williams GR North (Main) License #6501383964

Keller Williams GR North (Main)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,016

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • 0.37 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 101x161
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Shrub
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Terraced Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Desk
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Low Emissivity Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • 1 Bedroom in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Humidifier
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Property is near a ravine

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,016

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1971
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 101X161
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3037.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 3016.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RES
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Cul-De-Sac: Yes
  • Lot Description:Ravine: Yes
  • Lot Description:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Windows:Low Emissivity Windows: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Additional Items:Humidifier: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Landscape:Terraced Yard: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2118.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Laminate Floor: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Attic Fan: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Humidifier, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Broadband, Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 3037.0
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows, Screens, Replacement, Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Bedrooms: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Full Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 919.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1194.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Desk Built-In: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 919.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 229900.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Wooded, Ravine, Cul-De-Sac
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Attic Fan, Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Electricity Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.37
  • Lot Size Area: 0.37
  • Lot Dimensions: 101X161
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16117.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3016.0
  • Tax Year: 2016

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 30, 2016
Closed on
Oct 18, 2016
Sold by
Schneider Michael and Schneider Nicole
Bought by
Lauer Brian and Lauer Kathryn
Seller's Agent
John Oleck
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Michael Wood
Keller Williams GR North (Main)
List Price
$229,000
Sold Price
$230,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.44%
Current Estimated Value
$496,260

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$266,260
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.93%
Original Mortgage
$225,834
Outstanding Balance
$183,364
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$312,896

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 2011
Sold by
Wright David E and Wright Susan M
Bought by
Schneider Michael

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$163,253
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 1998
Sold by
Kasen J Edward
Bought by
Wright David and Schneider Michael
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

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
Lauer Brian $230,000 Title Resource Agency
Schneider Michael $167,500 Dba Ppr Title Agency
Wright David $175,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lauer Brian $225,834
Previous Owner Schneider Michael $163,253
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/18/2016 10/18/16 Sold $230,000 +0.4% $76 / Sq Ft
09/02/2016 09/02/16 Pending -- -- --
08/30/2016 08/30/16 For Sale $229,000 -- $75 / 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 $2,983 $246,600 $0 $0
2024 $2,983 $213,600 $0 $0
2023 $2,853 $205,700 $0 $0
2022 $4,208 $166,500 $0 $0
2021 $4,098 $152,800 $0 $0
2020 $2,628 $145,000 $0 $0
2019 $4,005 $137,400 $0 $0
2018 $3,921 $116,400 $0 $0
2017 $3,985 $109,900 $0 $0
2016 $3,076 $104,600 $0 $0
2015 $3,042 $104,600 $0 $0
2013 -- $92,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    John Oleck

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

    (616) 560-6049

    1 in this area

    41 Total Sales

    John Oleck
    Section Image

  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Michael Wood

    Keller Williams GR North (Main)

    Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 16045212

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-10-27-176-015

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49525 Northview

4978 Bluff Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 4978 Bluff Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 since 30 August 2016 and is currently estimated at $496,260, approximately $163 per square foot. This property was built in 1971. 4978 Bluff Dr NE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including West Oakview Elementary School, East Oakview Elementary School, and North Oakview Elementary School.

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS® Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Copyright 2025 MichRIC, LLC. All rights reserved.

Nearby Homes