$52,000
SOLD APR 7, 2014

538 Alger St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Garfield Park Neighborhood
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,488 Sq Ft
5,663 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$35 Per Sq Ft

11% Above List Price

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area

About This Home

As of October 2022

Hardwood Floors, Large Rooms. Large Dining Area Plus A Breakfast Nook. This Is A Lot Of House For The Money. HUD HOMES sold AS-IS. Buyer understands that neither the Seller nor the Listing Agent is making any guarantees as to the condition of the property and therefore will not be held liable. It is the responsibility of the Buyer to inspect the Property. The property may require a sidewalk repair that is the purchaser's responsibility.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

James Neal Graves

Leading Edge Realty LLC License #6501351967 Listed on: 02/11/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Tom Zandee

Five Star Real Estate (M6) License #6501257930

Five Star Real Estate (M6)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,253

Year Built

  • Built in 1938

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,488 Sq Ft Home
  • Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,253

Year Built

Built in 1938

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1938
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 1488.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • List Price: 47000.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Road Surface Type: Paved

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes

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
$318,257

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
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $260,000 Star Title
Quit Claim Deed -- Star Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $52,100 Transnation Title Agency Of
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Sheriffs Deed $82,260 None Available
Warranty Deed $89,900 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $71,500 --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $224,867 FHA
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

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 $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

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Timothy Groenhof

    Five Star Real Estate (Ada)

    (616) 610-9088

    3 in this area

    96 Total Sales

    Timothy Groenhof
    Section Image
  • 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

    Dustin J. Anderson
    Section Image

  • D

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Dakota Cunningham

    Keller Williams GR East

    (989) 545-0451

    2 in this area

    93 Total Sales

    Dakota Cunningham
    Section Image
  • Lucas Howard

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Lucas Howard

    Keller Williams GR East

    (616) 893-6478

    22 in this area

    1,231 Total Sales

    Lucas Howard
    Section Image

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    James Neal Graves

    Leading Edge Realty LLC

  • T

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Tom Zandee

    Five Star Real Estate (M6)

    (616) 915-8160

    5 in this area

    243 Total Sales

    Tom Zandee
    Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 14006630

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-07-403-003

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49507 Garfield Park

538 Alger St SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 538 Alger St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 and is currently priced at $52,000, approximately $34 per square foot. This property was built in 1938. 538 Alger St SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Brookside Elementary School, Alger Middle School, and Ottawa Hills High School.

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS® Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Copyright 2025 MichRIC, LLC. All rights reserved.

Nearby Homes