NOT LISTED FOR SALE

51 Leonard St NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Creston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $265,000 - $304,000

5 Beds
1 Bath
2,300 Sq Ft
$125/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 08, 2017

Last sale price $80,000 $35 Per Sq Ft

Est. 259% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,675/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Porch
  • Bay Window
  • Recreation Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of June 2017

Great 5 br 1 bath house right around the corner from the Creston Business district. Be a part of the Plainfield Ave Redevelopment! Updated kitchen and bath. Clean as a whistle and move in condition. Very close to downtown!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ron Babitz

Cornerstone Companies License #6501310668 Listed on: 05/09/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Laura Kelso

Kelso Homes LLC License #6504431698

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 7,130 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 62x115
  • Shrub

Parking

  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2,300 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement
  • Michigan Basement
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1930
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 62x115
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2300.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • General Property Info:Design: Colonial
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2150.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: R-1
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Public Water: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Driveway:Unpaved: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Windows:BayBow: Yes
  • Substructure:Michigan Basement: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric3: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2300.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Oven, Dishwasher
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 2300.0
  • Window Features: Replacement, Insulated Windows, Bay/Bow
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 750.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Porch(es)
  • List Price: 89900.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Size Area: 0.16
  • Lot Dimensions: 62x115
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7130.0
  • Zoning Description: R-1
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2150.0
  • Tax Year: 2016

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2021
Sold by
Deboer Kenneth
Bought by
Deboer Kenneth and Deboer Jillayn
Current Estimated Value
$287,062

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$87,500
Outstanding Balance
$65,871
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$220,421

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 9, 2017
Closed on
Jun 8, 2017
Sold by
Oard Brooke
Bought by
Deboer Keeneth
Seller's Agent
Ron Babitz
Cornerstone Companies
Buyer's Agent
Laura Kelso
Kelso Homes LLC
List Price
$109,900
Sold Price
$80,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,900
-27.21%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.56%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 13, 2015
Closed on
Jun 4, 2015
Sold by
Ventures Bte
Bought by
Oard Brooke
Seller's Agent
Curt Hausser
Appleland Realty
Buyer's Agent
Ron Babitz
Cornerstone Companies
List Price
$59,900
Sold Price
$55,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-8.18%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
20.49%
Original Mortgage
$54,003
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 2013
Sold by
Byle Debra
Bought by
Bte Ventures Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 2009
Sold by
Parrish Kenneth D
Bought by
Bte Ventures

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 1987

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 1982
Bought by
Bte Ventures
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
Deboer Kenneth -- None Available
Deboer Keeneth $80,000 Essential Title Agency Llc
Oard Brooke $55,000 None Available
Bte Ventures Llc -- None Available
Bte Ventures -- None Available
-- $14,000 --
Bte Ventures $9,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Deboer Kenneth $87,500
Previous Owner Oard Brooke $54,003
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/08/2017 06/08/17 Sold $80,000 -27.2% $35 / Sq Ft
05/25/2017 05/25/17 Pending -- -- --
05/09/2017 05/09/17 For Sale $109,900 +99.8% $48 / Sq Ft
06/04/2015 06/04/15 Sold $55,000 -8.2% $24 / Sq Ft
04/19/2015 04/19/15 Pending -- -- --
04/13/2015 04/13/15 For Sale $59,900 -- $26 / 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 $1,849 $130,100 $0 $0
2024 $1,849 $121,400 $0 $0
2023 $1,876 $88,800 $0 $0
2022 $1,676 $88,400 $0 $0
2021 $1,742 $77,300 $0 $0
2020 $1,665 $68,700 $0 $0
2019 $1,684 $60,000 $0 $0
2018 $1,684 $48,400 $0 $0
2017 $2,151 $40,400 $0 $0
2016 $2,161 $39,400 $0 $0
2015 $1,741 $39,400 $0 $0
2013 -- $33,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Ron Babitz

    Cornerstone Companies

    (616) 970-1557

    2 in this area

    26 Total Sales

    Ron Babitz
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  • Laura Kelso

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Laura Kelso

    Kelso Homes LLC

    (616) 724-7200

    11 in this area

    82 Total Sales

    Laura Kelso
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  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Curt Hausser

    Appleland Realty

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 17007326

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-18-382-017

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49503 Creston

51 Leonard St NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 51 Leonard St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 since 09 May 2017 and is currently estimated at $287,062, approximately $124 per square foot. This property was built in 1930. 51 Leonard St NE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Palmer School, Riverside Middle School, and Union High School.

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