NOT LISTED FOR SALE

537 Eastern Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Midtown Grand Rapids Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $303,000 - $359,000

Studio
-- Bath
-- Sq Ft
6,400 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 23, 2020

Last sale price $230,000

Est. 46% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,340 / mo

10 Days on Market

About This Home

As of July 2020

SHOWING UPDATE SHOWINGS to be MWF 10:30 pm-12:30 pm Welcome to this 2 bedroom 1 bathroom spacious 2-unit located in the highly desirable Midtown neighborhood with covered parking. Main floor unit has been nicely updated. Updates include fresh paint addition of an in unit laundry room and new bathroom. Unit 2 has a private rear entrance with the same floor plan that includes an extremely large bathroom that could easily have in unit laundry added. Both units have an oversized front porch to enjoy those mild evenings after the spring/summer storms roll through. Tenant occupied due to Governor restrictions no showings allowed at this time.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Thomas

Polaris Real Estate LLC License #6501400248 Listed on: 05/29/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Jamie Rodriguez

Five Star Real Estate (Main) License #6506047816

Five Star Real Estate (Main)

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Apartment

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,000

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 6,400 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • 2 Units

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tenant pays for electricity, trash collection, sewer, gas
  • The owner pays for water

Property Details

Home Type

Apartment

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,000

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

6,400 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: 2 to 4 Units
  • Property Type: Multi-Family
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • List Price: 229900.0
  • Number of Buildings: 1
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Telephone Line, Public Water, Public Sewer

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Size Area: 0.15
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6400.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Owner Pays: Water
  • Tenant Pays: Electricity, Trash Collection, Sewer, Gas

Multi Family

  • Number of Units Total: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5000.0
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 29, 2020
Closed on
Aug 7, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Lisa Thomas
Polaris Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
Jamie Rodriguez
Five Star Real Estate (Main)
List Price
$229,900
Sold Price
$230,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.04%
Current Estimated Value
$335,305

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$105,305
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.40%
Original Mortgage
$172,500
Outstanding Balance
$152,620
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$182,685

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 27, 2018
Closed on
Jun 29, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Ryan Kruithoff
West Edge Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
Brooke Finlan
Five Star Real Estate (M6)
List Price
$169,900
Sold Price
$155,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-8.77%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
21.00%
Original Mortgage
$152,192
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 1988
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Midtown Grand Rapids, MI

  • Derek Sanchez Real Estate Agent - 616 Realty LLC

    Derek Sanchez

    616 Realty LLC

    (616) 300-1381

    92 Total Sales

    2 in Midtown Grand Rapids

    $330,000 Price Range

    Derek Sanchez
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  • Beau Otis Real Estate Agent - Greenridge Realty (Cascade)

    Beau Otis

    Greenridge Realty (Cascade)

    (269) 397-4055

    120 Total Sales

    2 in Midtown Grand Rapids

    $310,000 Price Range

    Beau Otis
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  • Mark Brace Real Estate Agent - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

    Mark Brace

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

    (269) 430-2613

    791 Total Sales

    9 in Midtown Grand Rapids

    $225K - $407K Price Range

    Mark Brace
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  • Connor Anderson Real Estate Agent - ReSIDE Grand Rapids

    Connor Anderson

    ReSIDE Grand Rapids

    (269) 430-2975

    144 Total Sales

    11 in Midtown Grand Rapids

    $236K - $398K Price Range

    Connor Anderson
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  • Ingrid Nelson Real Estate Agent - Greenridge Realty (Cascade)

    Ingrid Nelson

    Responds Quickly

    Greenridge Realty (Cascade)

    (269) 397-3940

    82 Total Sales

    1 in Midtown Grand Rapids

    $120,000 Price

    Ingrid Nelson
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  • Laura Baker Real Estate Agent - Epique Realty

    Laura Baker

    Epique Realty

    (616) 727-8819

    24 Total Sales

    1 in Midtown Grand Rapids

    $390,000 Price

    Laura Baker
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$230,000 Varner Alex
$230,000 Varner Alex
$155,000 Chicago Title Of Michigan In
$54,000 Chicago Title
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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $172,500
Closed $172,500
Previous Owner $152,192
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/23/2020 07/23/20 Sold $230,000 0.0% --
06/08/2020 06/08/20 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2020 05/29/20 For Sale $229,900 +48.3% --
06/29/2018 06/29/18 Sold $155,000 -8.8% -- View Prior Sale
05/22/2018 05/22/18 Pending -- -- --
04/27/2018 04/27/18 For Sale $169,900 -- --
Source: MichRIC

Tax History

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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 $6,013 $144,200 $0 $0
2024 $59 $136,700 $0 $0
2023 $5,811 $126,700 $0 $0
2022 $5,522 $114,900 $0 $0
2021 $5,381 $103,100 $0 $0
2020 $4,248 $90,400 $0 $0
2019 $3,608 $81,500 $0 $0
2018 $2,446 $78,100 $0 $0
2017 $2,386 $69,100 $0 $0
2016 $2,398 $57,300 $0 $0
2015 $2,285 $57,300 $0 $0
2013 -- $43,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lisa Thomas Real Estate Agent - Polaris Real Estate LLC

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Lisa Thomas

    Polaris Real Estate LLC

    (616) 433-5551

    133 Total Sales

    Lisa Thomas
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  • Jamie Rodriguez Real Estate Agent - Five Star Real Estate (Main)

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Jamie Rodriguez

    Five Star Real Estate (Main)

    (616) 516-1035

    1 in this area

    357 Total Sales

    Jamie Rodriguez
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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Ryan Kruithoff

    West Edge Real Estate LLC

    (616) 325-0749

    60 Total Sales

    Ryan Kruithoff
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    Paul Dunham

    West Edge Real Estate LLC

  • Brooke Finlan Real Estate Agent - Five Star Real Estate (M6)

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Brooke Finlan

    Five Star Real Estate (M6)

    (616) 433-5949

    3 in this area

    120 Total Sales

    Brooke Finlan
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 20019092

MichRIC

APN: 41-14-19-478-013

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49503 Midtown Grand Rapids

537 Eastern Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

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