NOT LISTED FOR SALE

537 Lafayette Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Southeast Community Association Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $268,000 - $292,345

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,484 Sq Ft
$189/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 11, 2019

Last sale price $183,500 $124 Per Sq Ft

Est. 53% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,720/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Recreation Room
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 1-minute walk to Mooney Park

About This Home

As of April 2019

Brick townhouse located in Heritage Commons. Heritage Commons is a unique zero lot line development, owner maintained, and owner occupied, with greenspace for owners use. Located adjacent to Heritage Hill Historic District. This home has been extensively updated. Improvements include new furnace and water heater, updated electrical, new windows, open concept kitchen with new cabinets, tile, hardsurface countertops flooring and appliances. New oak hardwood floors, carpet, and more. Walking distance to Mercy Health St. Mary's Campus, Lacks Cancer Center, and many shops, and restaurants. Heritage Commons Association Fee of $125 per YEAR. Home must be owner occupied per association guidelines. Open House February 24 from 2 to 4 PM. No showings before open house please.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Elizabeth Klinzing

Greenridge Realty (EGR) License #6501273517 Listed on: 02/22/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Dana Eveland

Green Square Properties LLC License #6506049310

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,549

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Lot Details

  • 6,360 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 33 x 97
  • Level Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Snack Bar or Counter

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,549

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1977
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 33 X 97
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1484.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1549.36
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Substructure:Daylight: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1084.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Laminate Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Colonial: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Laminate, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Broadband, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Daylight, Full
  • LivingArea: 1484.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Full Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 400.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 400.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 400.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • List Price: 170000.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Storm Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Size Area: 0.15
  • Lot Dimensions: 33 X 97
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6360.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1549.36
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 22, 2019
Closed on
Apr 11, 2019
Sold by
Springsteen Grace and Springsteen Peter
Bought by
Smithern David and Boersema Elise
Seller's Agent
Elizabeth Klinzing
Greenridge Realty (EGR)
Buyer's Agent
Dana Eveland
Green Square Properties LLC
List Price
$170,000
Sold Price
$183,500
Premium/Discount to List
$13,500
7.94%
Current Estimated Value
$280,586

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$97,086
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.78%
Original Mortgage
$169,575
Outstanding Balance
$149,387
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$131,199

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 20, 2014
Closed on
Jul 3, 2014
Sold by
Estate Of Delcine Bowman
Bought by
Springsteen Peter and Springsteen Barbara
Seller's Agent
Dave Kiel
Blueprint Properties (South)
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Klinzing
Greenridge Realty (EGR)
List Price
$89,000
Sold Price
$77,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,000
-13.48%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
19.92%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 28, 2000
Sold by
Bowman Shipp M
Bought by
Bowman and Bowman Shipp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 1990
Sold by
Brooks Brooks D D and Brooks Shipp M
Bought by
Bowman Delcine Estate Shipp Mary

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 1985
Bought by
Bowman Delcine Estate Shipp Mary

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 1980
Bought by
Bowman Delcine Estate Shipp Mary
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
Smithern David $183,500 First American Title
Springsteen Peter $77,000 None Available
Bowman -- --
Bowman Delcine Estate Shipp Mary -- --
Bowman Delcine Estate Shipp Mary $41,400 --
Bowman Delcine Estate Shipp Mary $38,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Smithern David $169,575
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/11/2019 04/11/19 Sold $183,500 +7.9% $124 / Sq Ft
02/25/2019 02/25/19 Pending -- -- --
02/22/2019 02/22/19 For Sale $170,000 +120.8% $115 / Sq Ft
07/03/2014 07/03/14 Sold $77,000 -13.5% $52 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/17/2014 06/17/14 Pending -- -- --
05/20/2014 05/20/14 For Sale $89,000 -- $60 / 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
2025 $2,721 $114,900 $0 $0
2024 $2,721 $107,400 $0 $0
2023 $2,760 $99,300 $0 $0
2022 $2,621 $90,200 $0 $0
2021 $2,562 $81,900 $0 $0
2020 $2,450 $74,300 $0 $0
2019 $1,604 $55,800 $0 $0
2018 $1,549 $57,700 $0 $0
2017 $1,508 $53,200 $0 $0
2016 $1,527 $43,100 $0 $0
2015 $1,490 $43,100 $0 $0
2013 -- $40,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Elizabeth Klinzing

    Greenridge Realty (EGR)

    (616) 292-5173

    47 Total Sales

    Elizabeth Klinzing
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Dana Eveland

    Green Square Properties LLC

    (616) 617-6529

    42 Total Sales

    Dana Eveland
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  • D

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Daniel DeLuca

    Key Realty

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Dave Kiel

    Blueprint Properties (South)

    (616) 780-5314

    1 in this area

    48 Total Sales

    Dave Kiel
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 19006386

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-31-130-067

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49503 Southeast Community Association

537 Lafayette Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 537 Lafayette Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 since 22 February 2019 and is currently estimated at $280,586, approximately $189 per square foot. This property was built in 1977. 537 Lafayette Ave SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Martin Luther King Leadership Academy, Alger Middle School, and Ottawa Hills High School.

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