Seller's Agent in 2022
Timothy Groenhof
Five Star Real Estate (Ada)
(616) 610-9088
3 in this area
96 Total Sales
538 Alger St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Garfield Park NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $305,028 - $330,000
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,488
Sq Ft
$214/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Traditional Architecture
- Forced Air Heating System
- Level Lot
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Ceiling Fan
- Back Yard Fenced
About This Home
As of October 2022Welcome to 538 Alger! This super charming 3 bed, 1.5 bath home is perfectly located to soak in everything Alger Heights has to offer! The main floor boasts a large living room with wood-burning fireplace, dining room, half bath, and a stunning, spacious kitchen with butcher block countertops and updated appliances. Enjoying a cup of coffee in the adjoining sunroom will quickly become a cherished time of day. Head upstairs to find 3 good-sized bedrooms & a full bathroom. Savor the beautiful hardwood floors and the original character and craftsmanship throughout! Store all of your treasures in the full basement and two stall garage. This home was completely updated a few years back and is move-in ready - You won't want to miss this one!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Five Star Real Estate (Ada) License #6501433684 Listed on: 08/11/2022
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,915
Year Built
- Built in 1938
Lot Details
- 5,706 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 44x130
- Level Lot
- Back Yard Fenced
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Composition Roof
- Aluminum Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,488 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 11, 2022
Closed on
Oct 18, 2022
Sold by
Stoffer Properties Llc
Bought by
Burns Nathan and Burns Chanler
Seller's Agent
Timothy Groenhof
Five Star Real Estate (Ada)
Buyer's Agent
Dakota Cunningham
Keller Williams GR East
List Price
$279,900
Sold Price
$260,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-7.11%
Views
9
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
$58,257
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.07%
Original Mortgage
$224,867
Outstanding Balance
$216,161
Interest Rate
5.89%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$102,096
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 3, 2019
Sold by
Stoffer Dale A and Stoffer Jean E
Bought by
Stoffer Proeprties Llc
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 24, 2016
Sold by
Toffer David J and Stoffer Kristina L
Bought by
Stoffer Jean E
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 11, 2014
Closed on
Apr 7, 2014
Sold by
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development
Bought by
Stoffer David J
Seller's Agent
James Neal Graves
Leading Edge Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Tom Zandee
Five Star Real Estate (M6)
List Price
$47,000
Sold Price
$52,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
10.64%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.06%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 19, 2011
Sold by
Citimortgage Inc
Bought by
The Secretary Of Housing & Urban Develop
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 16, 2011
Sold by
Varhol Karyl A
Bought by
Citimortgage Inc
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 20, 1998
Sold by
Bergsma Bergsma J J and Bergsma K
Bought by
Varhol Varhol K and Varhol Dhud
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 18, 1998
Sold by
Brgsma Brgsma M M and Brgsma Bergsma J
Bought by
Bergsma Bergsma J and Bergsma K
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 13, 1990
Sold by
Dracht Dracht C C and Dracht Bergsma M
Bought by
Dhud
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 28, 1983
Sold by
Bouwma Bouwma R R and Bouwma Dracht J
Bought by
Dhud
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burns Nathan | $260,000 | Star Title | |
| Stoffer Properties Llc | -- | Star Title | |
| Stoffer Proeprties Llc | -- | None Available | |
| Stoffer Dale A | -- | None Available | |
| Stoffer Jean E | -- | None Available | |
| Stoffer David J | $52,100 | Transnation Title Agency Of | |
| The Secretary Of Housing & Urban Develop | -- | None Available | |
| Citimortgage Inc | $82,260 | None Available | |
| Varhol Varhol K | $89,900 | -- | |
| Bergsma Bergsma J | -- | -- | |
| Dhud | $71,500 | -- | |
| Dhud | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Burns Nathan | $224,867 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19/2022 10/19/22 | Sold | $260,000 | -1.9% | $175 / Sq Ft |
| 09/20/2022 09/20/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/30/2022 08/30/22 | Price Changed | $265,000 | -5.3% | $178 / Sq Ft |
| 08/11/2022 08/11/22 | For Sale | $279,900 | +438.3% | $188 / Sq Ft |
| 04/07/2014 04/07/14 | Sold | $52,000 | +10.6% | $35 / Sq Ft |
| 02/24/2014 02/24/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/11/2014 02/11/14 | For Sale | $47,000 | -- | $32 / 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 | $3,253 | $116,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $3,253 | $109,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $3,230 | $97,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $115 | $82,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $2,915 | $73,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $3,100 | $71,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $2,884 | $65,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $2,796 | $54,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $2,728 | $47,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $1,530 | $43,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $1,529 | $43,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2013 | -- | $44,000 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Timothy Groenhof
-
Dustin J. Anderson
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022
Dustin J. Anderson
Five Star Real Estate (Ada)
(616) 889-4677
5 in this area
137 Total Sales
-
Dakota Cunningham
D
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Dakota Cunningham
Keller Williams GR East
(989) 545-0451
2 in this area
93 Total Sales
-
Lucas Howard
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2022
Lucas Howard
Keller Williams GR East
(616) 893-6478
22 in this area
1,230 Total Sales
-
J
Seller's Agent in 2014
James Neal Graves
Leading Edge Realty LLC
-
Tom Zandee
T
Buyer's Agent in 2014
Tom Zandee
Five Star Real Estate (M6)
(616) 915-8160
5 in this area
242 Total Sales
Map
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 22034407
APN: 41-18-07-403-003
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