NOT LISTED FOR SALE

55 Garfield Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504

John Ball Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $255,000 - $272,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
875 Sq Ft
$298/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 25, 2017

Last sale price $115,000 $131 Per Sq Ft

Est. 127% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,584/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Living Room
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Patio
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of December 2017

All brick 2 bedroom, 1 bath ranch located on the West Side of Grand Rapids. Hardwood floors in living room and bedrooms. Full unfinished basement just waiting to be finished for that extra square footage. Breezeway that leads to either the one stall attached garage or the small patio out back. Located within walking distance to John Ball Zoo. Just walk to the end of the block for grabbing the bus that travels between the Grand Valley Campuses.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robin Maslowski

616 Realty LLC License #6501246000 Listed on: 09/05/2017

616 Realty LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Marilyn Mennetti

Marilyn Mennetti License #6501142300

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,112

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 6,120 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 136x45
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Property is zoned res imp, res imp

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 875 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

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

$1,112

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1951
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 136x45
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 875.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1112.27
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: res imp
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Corner Lot: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 875.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 875.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 875.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • List Price: 114900.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • 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
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: 136x45
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6120.0
  • Zoning Description: res imp
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1112.27
  • Tax Year: 2017

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 2017
Sold by
Czarnowski Patrick J
Bought by
Drake Ciera
Current Estimated Value
$260,497

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$103,500
Interest Rate
3.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 2009
Sold by
Kozlowski Stanley John
Bought by
Czarnowski Patrick J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$58,900
Interest Rate
4.92%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Drake Ciera $115,000 None Available
Czarnowski Patrick J $62,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Drake Ciera $103,457
Closed Drake Ciera $103,500
Previous Owner Czarnowski Patrick J $58,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/25/2017 12/25/17 Sold $115,000 +0.1% $131 / Sq Ft
09/18/2017 09/18/17 Pending -- -- --
09/05/2017 09/05/17 For Sale $114,900 -- $131 / 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 $1,735 $108,000 $0 $0
2024 $1,735 $99,400 $0 $0
2023 $1,760 $86,100 $0 $0
2022 $1,671 $76,100 $0 $0
2021 $1,634 $69,300 $0 $0
2020 $1,562 $59,800 $0 $0
2019 $1,636 $53,000 $0 $0
2018 $1,580 $45,400 $0 $0
2017 $1,058 $40,100 $0 $0
2016 $1,071 $34,000 $0 $0
2015 $996 $34,000 $0 $0
2013 -- $30,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Robin Maslowski

    616 Realty LLC

    (616) 813-1687

    1 in this area

    70 Total Sales

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  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Marilyn Mennetti

    Marilyn Mennetti

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 17045034

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-13-26-182-011

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49504 John Ball Park

55 Garfield Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 55 Garfield Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 since 05 September 2017 and is currently estimated at $260,497, approximately $297 per square foot. This property was built in 1951. 55 Garfield Ave NW is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Sibley School, Westwood Middle School, and Union High School.

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