516 Curtis St NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Creston Neighborhood
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,519
Sq Ft
7,841
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Deck
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Snack Bar or Counter
- Traditional Architecture
- Porch
- Ceramic Tile Flooring
About This Home
As of May 2021NOW is your chance to own a home in 49505, ranked by Realtor.com as THE hottest zip code in the COUNTRY in 2019! If you're on the hunt for a home with charm, character and over 2000 SF of finished living space, welcome to 516 Curtis Street NE. Walk right into a large living room with beautifully wood-worked ceilings, leading to the spacious dining room & kitchen. Plus, a sizable bonus room, the perfect space for an office, craft area or play room. A full bathroom and a mud room/ laundry room completes the main floor package. Upstairs you'll be pleased by the over-sized master bedroom, along with 2 additional bedrooms and a 2nd full bath. The partially finished basement has plenty of space to use however you chose. Step outside and you'll find a fenced in yard with a large wraparound deck. If that's not enough, the location is SPOT ON, within minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, parks, dining, night life, shops and expressways. Don't let this one slip away!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Greenridge Realty (Caledonia) License #479011957 Listed on: 09/26/2019
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,221
Year Built
- Built in 1920
Lot Details
- 7,841 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 45x147
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Composition Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Replacement Windows
- Insulated Windows
- Window Treatments
- Ceramic Tile Flooring
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Snack Bar or Counter
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Porch
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Phone Available
- Cable TV Available
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 22, 2021
Sold by
Janowski Braden S
Bought by
Braden S Janowski Revocable Living Trust
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$198,700
Outstanding Balance
$181,589
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$162,194
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 5, 2021
Closed on
May 26, 2021
Sold by
Stokosa Amber D
Bought by
Janowski Braden
Seller's Agent
Lucas Howard
Keller Williams GR East
Buyer's Agent
Brandon Faber
Keller Williams Realty Rivertown
List Price
$235,000
Sold Price
$265,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,000
12.77%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.33%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 26, 2019
Closed on
Nov 4, 2019
Sold by
Spyhalski Kevin N and Spyhalski Megan M
Bought by
Stokosa Amber D
Seller's Agent
Dana Myers
Greenridge Realty (Caledonia)
Buyer's Agent
Lucas Howard
Keller Williams GR East
List Price
$200,000
Sold Price
$205,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
2.5%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.89%
Original Mortgage
$164,000
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 30, 2015
Closed on
Jun 8, 2015
Sold by
Chen Hsiao Ping
Bought by
Spyhalski Kevin N and Spyhalski Megan M
Seller's Agent
Mollie Dauser
RE/MAX United (Beltline)
Buyer's Agent
Eric Noonan
Keller Williams GR East
List Price
$139,000
Sold Price
$132,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-5.04%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.50%
Original Mortgage
$125,400
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 22, 2009
Sold by
Chen Hsiao Ping and Chung Chih Hao
Bought by
Chen Hsiao Ping
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 14, 2008
Sold by
Chen Hsiao Ping
Bought by
Chen Hsiao Ping and Chung Chih Hao
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 17, 2006
Sold by
Woodman Drew A
Bought by
Chen Hsiao Ping
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$135,000
Interest Rate
6.4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 28, 1998
Sold by
Wilson Wilson J J and Wilson Woodman D
Bought by
Chen Woodman D and Chen Hsiao-Ping
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 23, 1995
Sold by
Deboe Deboe J J and Deboe Wilson J
Bought by
Chen Wilson J and Chen Hsiao-Ping
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 17, 1994
Sold by
Lambert Tst and Lambert Richmond
Bought by
Chen Hsiao-Ping
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | First American Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $265,000 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $205,000 | Chicago Title Of Mi Inc | |
| Warranty Deed | $132,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $135,000 | Metropolitan Title Company | |
| Warranty Deed | $59,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $58,000 | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $198,700 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $198,700 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $164,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $125,400 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $135,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $25,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $95,000 | Unknown |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/30/2025 01/30/25 | Off Market | $265,000 | -- | -- |
| 05/26/2021 05/26/21 | Sold | $265,000 | +12.8% | $109 / Sq Ft |
| 05/10/2021 05/10/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/05/2021 05/05/21 | For Sale | $235,000 | +14.6% | $97 / Sq Ft |
| 11/04/2019 11/04/19 | Sold | $205,000 | +2.5% | $81 / Sq Ft |
| 10/02/2019 10/02/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/26/2019 09/26/19 | For Sale | $200,000 | +51.5% | $79 / Sq Ft |
| 06/08/2015 06/08/15 | Sold | $132,000 | -5.0% | $52 / Sq Ft |
| 05/15/2015 05/15/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/30/2015 04/30/15 | For Sale | $139,000 | -- | $55 / 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 | $6,683 | $166,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $6,683 | $148,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $6,629 | $137,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $6,300 | $121,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $3,379 | $107,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $3,129 | $94,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $2,223 | $89,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $2,147 | $77,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $2,090 | $59,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $2,115 | $52,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $1,657 | $52,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2013 | -- | $49,300 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Lucas Howard
Seller's Agent in 2021
Lucas Howard
Keller Williams GR East
(616) 893-6478
39 in this area
1,244 Total Sales
-
Malinda Root
M
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021
Malinda Root
Keller Williams GR East
(616) 885-8732
9 in this area
188 Total Sales
-
Brandon Faber
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Brandon Faber
Keller Williams Realty Rivertown
(616) 366-8924
4 in this area
148 Total Sales
-
Dana Myers
Seller's Agent in 2019
Dana Myers
Greenridge Realty (Caledonia)
(616) 916-7520
84 Total Sales
-
Mollie Dauser
Seller's Agent in 2015
Mollie Dauser
RE/MAX Michigan
(616) 826-7672
9 in this area
78 Total Sales
-
T
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015
Tina Johnson
RE/MAX Michigan
Map
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 19047090
APN: 41-14-18-457-013
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