NOT LISTED FOR SALE

538 Griggs St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Garfield Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $211,000 - $226,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,326 Sq Ft
$164/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 14, 2014

Last sale price $62,000 $47 Per Sq Ft

Est. 251% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,306/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Porch
  • Bungalow
  • Replacement Windows
  • Patio
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 5-minute walk to Dickinson Park

About This Home

As of November 2014

Care and excellence shine with this completely remodeled bungalow. The main floor invites you to settle into the cozy living room with deep stained hardwood floors and eye catching fire place. This open concept home has it own dinning space and beautiful IKEA kitchen with stainless steel appliances. The main floor is complete with two bedrooms and a bathroom that will make your jaw drop. The upstairs has an expansive 3rd bedroom, office or playroom. The basement has great potential to be made into extra living space or just a great space for storage and laundry. You will love coming home to your own driveway and deep one stall garage. Welcome home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Will Friend

Five Star Real Estate (Grandv) License #6502401893 Listed on: 10/07/2014

Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)

Last Buyer's Agent

Peggy Kropf

Keller Williams GR East License #6501333778

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,269

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • 3,833 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 41 x 93
  • Property is zoned n/a, n/a

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,326 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,269

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1923
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Range, Dishwasher
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1326.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Porch(es), Patio
  • List Price: 59900.0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Porch(es): Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Cable Available, Public Water
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Size Area: 0.09
  • Lot Dimensions: 41 x 93
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3833.28
  • Zoning Description: n/a
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1269.0
  • Tax Year: 2014

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 7, 2014
Closed on
Nov 14, 2014
Sold by
Pilgrim Homes Llc
Bought by
Tuinstra Kyle S
Seller's Agent
Will Friend
Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)
Buyer's Agent
Peggy Kropf
Keller Williams GR East
List Price
$59,900
Sold Price
$62,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,100
3.51%
Total Days on Market
3
Current Estimated Value
$217,855

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$155,855
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.84%
Original Mortgage
$58,900
Outstanding Balance
$45,718
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$156,295

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 5, 2013
Closed on
Mar 19, 2014
Sold by
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development
Bought by
Pilgrim Homes Llc
Seller's Agent
Michael Balsitis
Bellabay Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Denis Taatjes
Independence Realty (Main)
List Price
$16,000
Sold Price
$15,315
Premium/Discount to List
-$685
-4.28%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
788.93%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 13, 2013
Sold by
Michigan State Housing Development Autho
Bought by
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 2012
Sold by
Burnett Larry
Bought by
Michigan State Housing Development Autho

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 1987
Source: Public Records

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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
Tuinstra Kyle S $62,000 Chicago Title
Pilgrim Homes Llc $15,315 Essential Title Agency Llc
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development -- None Available
Michigan State Housing Development Autho $15,953 None Available
-- $28,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Tuinstra Kyle S $58,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/14/2014 11/14/14 Sold $62,000 +3.5% $47 / Sq Ft
10/10/2014 10/10/14 Pending -- -- --
10/07/2014 10/07/14 For Sale $59,900 +291.1% $45 / Sq Ft
03/24/2014 03/24/14 Sold $15,315 -4.3% $19 / Sq Ft
02/18/2014 02/18/14 Pending -- -- --
12/05/2013 12/05/13 For Sale $16,000 -- $20 / 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
2024 $991 $74,000 $0 $0
2023 $1,005 $64,700 $0 $0
2022 $954 $56,500 $0 $0
2021 $933 $49,600 $0 $0
2020 $892 $42,900 $0 $0
2019 $934 $36,700 $0 $0
2018 $902 $32,700 $0 $0
2017 $878 $28,300 $0 $0
2016 $889 $25,100 $0 $0
2015 $827 $25,100 $0 $0
2013 -- $25,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Will Friend

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Will Friend

    Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)

    (616) 734-5374

    16 in this area

    196 Total Sales

    Will Friend
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  • Michael Balsitis

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Michael Balsitis

    Bellabay Realty LLC

    (616) 734-0800

    1 in this area

    39 Total Sales

    Michael Balsitis
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  • P

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Peggy Kropf

    Keller Williams GR East

  • D

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Denis Taatjes

    Independence Realty (Main)

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 14056464

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-06-454-002

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49507 Garfield Park

538 Griggs St SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 538 Griggs St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 since 07 October 2014 and is currently estimated at $217,855, approximately $164 per square foot. This property was built in 1923. 538 Griggs St SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Dickinson Academy, Alger Middle School, and Ottawa Hills High School.

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