NOT LISTED FOR SALE

521 Garfield Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504

West Grand Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $232,000 - $258,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,280 Sq Ft
$194/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 01, 2017

Last sale price $124,000 $97 Per Sq Ft

Est. 100% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,496/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Living Room
  • 5-minute walk to Lincoln Park

About This Home

As of May 2017

Wow -- fully remodeled, including interior and exterior paint, fixtures, kitchen, bathroom and flooring -- gleaming refinished hardwood floors throughout. Features three nice size bedrooms and full bath up, entry, living/dining, kitchen and half bath main and a nice clean basement. Outside find ample front porch and two stall garage. Close to college and downtown! Schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Denis Taatjes

Independence Realty (Main) License #6501287885 Listed on: 03/11/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Dolce

Independence Realty (Main)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,400

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 3,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 35x100

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,280 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,400

Year Built

Built in 1920

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: 1920
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 35x100
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1280.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1400.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: res
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1280.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1280.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 704.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 119900.0
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Lot Size Area: 0.08
  • Lot Dimensions: 35x100
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3500.0
  • Zoning Description: res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1400.0
  • Tax Year: 2016

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 2021
Sold by
Margaret Bolf
Bought by
Bolf Margaret and Bolf Kyla
Current Estimated Value
$248,366

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$136,000
Outstanding Balance
$124,019
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$124,347

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 11, 2017
Closed on
Apr 21, 2017
Sold by
Timmer Jon
Bought by
Bolf Margaret and Bolf Kyla
Seller's Agent
Denis Taatjes
Independence Realty (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Michael Dolce
Independence Realty (Main)
List Price
$119,900
Sold Price
$124,000
Premium/Discount to List
$4,100
3.42%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.56%
Original Mortgage
$120,280
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 2, 2017
Closed on
Jan 31, 2017
Sold by
Mario Velhuijzen Jochem and Mario Velhuijzen
Bought by
Timmer Jon
Seller's Agent
Tom Zandee
Five Star Real Estate (M6)
Buyer's Agent
Denis Taatjes
Independence Realty (Main)
List Price
$50,000
Sold Price
$50,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3682.74%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 2008
Sold by
Wilson Marlo
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 5, 2007
Sold by
Jde & Associates Llc
Bought by
Wilson Marlo

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$87,000
Interest Rate
9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 2005
Sold by
Eerdmans Christie
Bought by
Jde & Associates Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$75,000
Interest Rate
5.8%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 2005
Sold by
Eerdmans Andrew and Eerdmans Heather
Bought by
Eerdmans Christie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$75,000
Interest Rate
5.8%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2003
Sold by
Hud
Bought by
James Eerdmans Andrew and James Eermands

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 25, 2002
Sold by
Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp
Bought by
Hud

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 6, 2000
Bought by
Veldhuijzen Millis M and Veldhuijzen Jochem Mario

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 1999
Sold by
Truax Truax P P and Truax Horton J
Bought by
Veldhuijzen Horton J and Veldhuijzen Jochem Mario

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 1983
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
Bolf Margaret -- None Listed On Document
Bolf Margaret $124,000 None Available
Timmer Jon $50,000 None Available
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp $94,474 None Available
Wilson Marlo $87,000 None Available
Jde & Associates Llc -- --
Eerdmans Christie -- --
Eerdmans James -- --
James Eerdmans Andrew $55,000 --
Hud -- --
Veldhuijzen Millis M $64,900 --
Veldhuijzen Horton J $49,000 --
-- $28,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bolf Margaret $136,000
Previous Owner Bolf Margaret $120,280
Previous Owner Wilson Marlo $87,000
Previous Owner Eerdmans Christie $75,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/01/2017 05/01/17 Sold $124,000 +3.4% $97 / Sq Ft
03/13/2017 03/13/17 Pending -- -- --
03/11/2017 03/11/17 For Sale $119,900 +139.8% $94 / Sq Ft
02/02/2017 02/02/17 For Sale $50,000 0.0% $39 / Sq Ft
01/31/2017 01/31/17 Sold $50,000 -- $39 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/09/2017 01/09/17 Pending -- -- --
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 $2,145 $114,200 $0 $0
2024 $2,145 $106,200 $0 $0
2023 $2,176 $92,700 $0 $0
2022 $2,266 $79,000 $0 $0
2021 $1,439 $66,500 $0 $0
2020 $1,376 $58,100 $0 $0
2019 $1,441 $52,700 $0 $0
2018 $1,498 $41,600 $0 $0
2017 $982 $35,400 $0 $0
2016 $1,418 $30,800 $0 $0
2015 $1,351 $30,800 $0 $0
2013 -- $25,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Denis Taatjes

    Independence Realty (Main)

  • T

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Tom Zandee

    Five Star Real Estate (M6)

    (616) 915-8160

    4 in this area

    240 Total Sales

    Tom Zandee
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  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Michael Dolce

    Independence Realty (Main)

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 17009036

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-13-23-379-007

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49504 West Grand

521 Garfield Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 521 Garfield Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 since 11 March 2017 and is currently estimated at $248,366, approximately $194 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 521 Garfield Ave NW is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Harrison Elementary School, Westwood Middle School, and Union High School.

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