NOT LISTED FOR SALE

53 Carlton Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Eastown Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $343,000 - $421,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,446 Sq Ft
$260/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 30, 2014

Last sale price $80,000 $55 Per Sq Ft

Est. 369% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,625/month

43 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Porch
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Flooring
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of December 2014

Carlton Ave is being re-paved but you can still drive down the street to see this house! This classic Eastown, 2-story home boasts early century character with original woodwork throughout. 15 years of lucrative, steady rental history makes this GREAT INVESTMENT PROPERTY! Would also make a wonderful single-family home. GREAT LOCATION! Walking distance to Eastown, Aquinas College, Wilcox Park, grocery store and other amenities. Enjoy a large porch in front and also a backyard view from the 2nd story sunporch. 4 bedrooms include 3 on the 2nd story with a 4th, legal bedroom in the spacious, private attic. Wood floors throughout. Kitchen has many cupboards, comes with range and frig, and has room for a dishwasher. Washer, dryer, storage in basement. Central Air.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laurie Reminga

Greenridge Realty (Cascade) License #6506049246 Listed on: 10/09/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Jared Behrens

Icon Realty Group LLC License #6502392640

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 6,011 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 37 x 163

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,446 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1920
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1446.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • List Price: 99000.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: 37 x 163
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6011.28
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2673.0
  • Tax Year: 2014

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 2022
Sold by
Augustine Hoogstra John
Bought by
H4 Solutions Llc
Total Days on Market
43
Current Estimated Value
$375,301

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 9, 2014
Closed on
Dec 30, 2014
Sold by
Wilson Lisa Michelle
Bought by
Hoogstra John
Seller's Agent
Laurie Reminga
Greenridge Realty (Cascade)
Buyer's Agent
Jared Behrens
Icon Realty Group 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
16.13%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 2014
Sold by
Wilson Delmarr Theodore
Bought by
Wilson Lisa Michelle

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 1998
Sold by
Giem Giem B B and Giem A
Bought by
Wilson D Theodore Lisa M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 1995
Sold by
Giem Giem B B and Giem A
Bought by
Theodore Lisa M Giem A and Wilson D Theodore Lisa M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 1991
Sold by
Doolittle Doolittle C C and Doolittle Giem B
Bought by
Wilson D Theodore Lisa M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 1989
Bought by
Wilson D Theodore Lisa M
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
H4 Solutions Llc -- Next Door Title Agency
Hoogstra John $80,000 Bell Title Agency
Wilson Lisa Michelle -- None Available
Wilson D Theodore Lisa M -- --
Theodore Lisa M Giem A -- --
Wilson D Theodore Lisa M $61,900 --
Wilson D Theodore Lisa M $51,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Hoogstra John A $142,500
Previous Owner Wilson D Theodore $30,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/30/2014 12/30/14 Sold $80,000 -27.2% $55 / Sq Ft
11/21/2014 11/21/14 Pending -- -- --
10/09/2014 10/09/14 For Sale $109,900 -- $76 / 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
2024 $7,611 $159,100 $0 $0
2023 $7,432 $145,300 $0 $0
2022 $4,086 $125,400 $0 $0
2021 $3,981 $114,200 $0 $0
2020 $3,848 $101,300 $0 $0
2019 $3,940 $96,700 $0 $0
2018 $3,819 $90,200 $0 $0
2017 $3,726 $78,300 $0 $0
2016 $3,744 $67,200 $0 $0
2015 $3,435 $67,200 $0 $0
2013 -- $63,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Laurie Reminga

    Greenridge Realty (Cascade)

    (616) 550-3862

    55 Total Sales

    Laurie Reminga
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  • Jared Behrens

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Jared Behrens

    Icon Realty Group LLC

    (616) 726-5704

    1 Total Sale

    Jared Behrens
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 14057091

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-29-403-028

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49506 Eastown

53 Carlton Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 53 Carlton Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 since 09 October 2014 and is currently estimated at $375,301, approximately $259 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 53 Carlton Ave SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Congress Elementary, Alger Middle School, and Ottawa Hills High School.

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