NOT LISTED FOR SALE

521 Leonard St NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Creston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $171,000 - $233,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,035 Sq Ft
$202/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 12, 2023

Last sale price $200,000 $193 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,260/month

2 Days on Market

About This Home

As of October 2023

This fully renovated 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home is on the market! The main floor offers a newly updated kitchen, dining space, full bathroom and main floor laundry. The upstairs has 2 bedrooms with new flooring throughout. Walk out the new sliding door to a beautiful patio area with a large extra deep, fenced in backyard with a nice size storage shed. This home won't last long, schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brittany Thomas

United Realty Services LLC License #6501407628 Listed on: 09/15/2023

Co-Listed By

Jacob Thomas

United Realty Services LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

John Huizenga

Homes and Loans of W Mich License #6502331798

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,447

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • 5,445 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 44x123.78

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,035 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Basement
  • Michigan Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,447

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1928
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 193.14
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 44x123.78
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1035.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1446.93
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Substructure:Michigan Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1035.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 1035.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 495.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 199900.0
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Size Area: 0.13
  • Lot Dimensions: 44x123.78
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5445.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1446.93
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 15, 2023
Closed on
Oct 11, 2023
Sold by
House To Home Restorations Llc
Bought by
Fang Alexander Jett
Seller's Agent
Brittany Thomas
United Realty Services LLC
Buyer's Agent
John Huizenga
Homes and Loans of W Mich
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.05%
Views
16
Current Estimated Value
$209,484

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$9,484
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.13%
Original Mortgage
$190,000
Outstanding Balance
$185,914
Interest Rate
7.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$23,570

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2023
Sold by
Lucas Gavin and Lucas Kelly
Bought by
House To Home Restorations Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 4, 2019
Closed on
Jun 8, 2020
Sold by
Talbert Nicholas
Bought by
Lucas Gavin and Lucas Kelly
Seller's Agent
Sherry Prins
Real Broker LLC
Buyer's Agent
Sherry Prins
Real Broker LLC
List Price
$125,000
Sold Price
$95,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-24%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.31%
Original Mortgage
$93,279
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2005
Sold by
Talbert Jody A and Talbert Cynthia L
Bought by
Talbert Nicholas

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
7.39%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2003
Sold by
Vanfarowe Brian K and Vanfarowe Rajini
Bought by
Talbert Jody A and Talbert Cynthia L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$54,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2002
Sold by
Vanfarowe Brian
Bought by
Talbert Cindy and Talbert Jody

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 1999
Sold by
Ellinger Ellinger R R and Ellinger Parkins D
Bought by
Talbert Parkins D and Talbert Nicholas

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 1998
Sold by
Wlcx Elngr
Bought by
Talbert Nicholas

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 1989
Sold by
Wlcx Wilcox
Bought by
Talbert Nicholas
Source: Public Records

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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
Fang Alexander Jett $200,000 Ata National Title Group
House To Home Restorations Llc $94,000 Ata National Title Group
Lucas Gavin $95,000 None Available
Talbert Nicholas $75,000 --
Talbert Jody A $51,000 Fatic
Talbert Cindy -- --
Talbert Parkins D $33,000 --
Talbert Nicholas -- --
Talbert Nicholas -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Fang Alexander Jett $190,000
Previous Owner Lucas Gavin $93,279
Previous Owner Talbert Nicholas $60,000
Previous Owner Talbert Jody A $54,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/12/2023 10/12/23 Sold $200,000 +0.1% $193 / Sq Ft
09/17/2023 09/17/23 Pending -- -- --
09/15/2023 09/15/23 For Sale $199,900 +110.4% $193 / Sq Ft
06/08/2020 06/08/20 Sold $95,000 -24.0% $129 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/23/2020 04/23/20 Pending -- -- --
10/04/2019 10/04/19 For Sale $125,000 -- $170 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

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 $1,906 $69,100 $0 $0
2024 $1,906 $60,100 $0 $0
2023 $1,802 $53,600 $0 $0
2022 $1,447 $47,300 $0 $0
2021 $1,434 $41,600 $0 $0
2020 $1,283 $36,400 $0 $0
2019 $1,313 $34,700 $0 $0
2018 $1,554 $32,300 $0 $0
2017 $1,332 $26,600 $0 $0
2016 $1,342 $23,900 $0 $0
2015 $766 $23,900 $0 $0
2013 -- $22,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Brittany Thomas

    United Realty Services LLC

    (616) 813-3274

    9 in this area

    126 Total Sales

    Brittany Thomas
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  • Jacob Thomas

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Jacob Thomas

    United Realty Services LLC

    (616) 965-2304

    10 in this area

    136 Total Sales

    Jacob Thomas
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    John Huizenga

    Homes and Loans of W Mich

    (616) 334-3113

    1 in this area

    33 Total Sales

    John Huizenga
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  • Sherry Prins

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Sherry Prins

    Real Broker LLC

    (616) 690-2521

    2 in this area

    34 Total Sales

    Sherry Prins
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  • J

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Jason Lash

    Epique Realty

    (616) 821-1350

    17 in this area

    585 Total Sales

    Jason Lash
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 23134222

MichRIC

APN: 41-14-18-463-018

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49503 Creston

521 Leonard St NE, Grand Rapids, MI

Not Listed for Sale

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