537 Lafayette Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Southeast Community Association Neighborhood
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,484
Sq Ft
$10/mo
HOA Fee
About This Home
As of April 2019Heritage Commons Townhouse located only 3 blocks from St. Mary's Hospital and Mary Freebed. Here is your perfect chance to own a solid brick exterior, well kept townhouse just a short walk to work. This Heritage Hill townhouse is clean and ready to move in. Just add a few personal touch ups and you can have a great home in a convenient, up and coming location. The upper level features 2 large bedrooms and full bathroom. Main floor has kitchen with dining area, good sized living room that walks out to a private, low maintenance backyard with brick privacy walls. Feel free to add a deck or gazebo for your own city oasis. Lower level features a finished basement with another full bathroom! This is your chance to own a home, less than rent, right down the street from a variety of amenities an
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,721
Year Built
- Built in 1977
HOA Fees
- $10 Monthly HOA Fees
Home Design
- 1,484 Sq Ft Home
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Composition Roof
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
Utilities
- Natural Gas Connected
- High Speed Internet
- Cable TV Available
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
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$100,109
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.12%
Original Mortgage
$169,575
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $183,500 | First American Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $77,000 | None Available | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | $41,400 | -- | |
| Deed | $38,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $179,400 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $169,575 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $88,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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
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
-
E
Seller's Agent in 2019
Elizabeth Klinzing
Greenridge Realty (EGR)
(616) 292-5173
47 Total Sales
-
D
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Dana Eveland
Green Square Properties LLC
(616) 617-6529
44 Total Sales
-
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
55 Total Sales
Map
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 14027119
APN: 41-14-31-130-067
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