$450,000
SOLD OCT 31, 2012

551 Cambridge Blvd SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,203 Sq Ft
0.29 Acres

Recently Sold

$140 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Fireplace in Bedroom
  • Attached Garage
  • East Grand Rapids High School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Central Air

About This Home

As of July 2019

This Fabulous Home Sits On A Corner Lot, On One Of The Most Desirable Blocks In All Of EGR. Built Nearly A Century Ago, This Home Still Maintains Many Original Features, Yet Has Been Updated To Allow For Today's Conveniences. The Main Floor Kitchen Area Is Spacious, With A Large Island/Snack Bar, Computer Station And Newly Refinished Dark Stained Solid Oak Flooring. It Adjoins The Formal Dining Room Which Showcases It's Clear Leaded Glass Windows. The Living Room Boasts A Fireplace, Hardwood Floors And Provides Access To A Sun Room With A Fireplace. Across The Hall Is An Office/Den/Study. Two Staircases Ascend To The Second Level, One On Each Side Of The Residence. Upstairs, You Will Find Three Large Bedrooms With Refinished Stained Hardwoods And A Large Master Suite With Walk-In Closet. The Basement Has Plenty Of Storage And A Finished Family Room And Half Bath. Several Interior Rooms And The Exterior Have Recently Been Painted.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brad Ditmar

Keller Williams GR East Listed on: 08/03/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Katie Karczewski

Keller Williams GR East

Keller Williams GR East

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,989

Year Built

  • Built in 1918

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,203 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Chute

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Bedroom

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Spa
  • 0.29 Acre Lot

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,989

Year Built

Built in 1918

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Other
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1918
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener, Hot Tub Spa, Laundry Chute, Wet Bar, Wood Floor
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Other, Other Bedroom, Living
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • LivingArea: 3203.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Brick, Stucco
  • List Price: 479000.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Utilities: Telephone Line, Cable Connected

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.29
  • Lot Size Area: 0.29
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12632.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7989.0
  • Tax Year: 2011

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 28, 2019
Closed on
Jul 25, 2019
Sold by
Busch Richard B and Thompson Busch Angela K
Bought by
Hill David C and Kidd Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Diane Griffin
Keller Williams GR North (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Steve Volkers
Five Star Real Estate (M6)
List Price
$938,000
Sold Price
$860,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$78,000
-8.32%
Current Estimated Value
$1,460,403

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$600,403
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.93%
Original Mortgage
$688,000
Outstanding Balance
$602,501
Interest Rate
3.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$857,902

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 3, 2012
Closed on
Oct 31, 2012
Sold by
Braseth Frederick G and Braseth Deborah T
Bought by
Thompson Busch Angela K and Busch Richard B
Seller's Agent
Brad Ditmar
Keller Williams GR East
Buyer's Agent
Katie Karczewski
Keller Williams GR East
List Price
$479,000
Sold Price
$450,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-6.05%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.10%
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
3.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 1987
Bought by
Braseth Fredrick G and Busch Richard,Thompson-Busch A
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $450,000 Grand Rapids Title Co Llc
Warranty Deed $120,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $688,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $450,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/25/2019 07/25/19 Sold $860,000 -8.3% $192 / Sq Ft
06/17/2019 06/17/19 Pending -- -- --
03/28/2019 03/28/19 For Sale $938,000 +108.4% $209 / Sq Ft
10/31/2012 10/31/12 Sold $450,000 -6.1% $140 / Sq Ft
08/23/2012 08/23/12 Pending -- -- --
08/03/2012 08/03/12 For Sale $479,000 -- $150 / 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 $19,744 $629,800 $0 $0
2024 $19,744 $546,900 $0 $0
2023 $18,465 $442,400 $0 $0
2022 $18,866 $407,800 $0 $0
2021 $18,387 $392,100 $0 $0
2020 $17,111 $376,700 $0 $0
2019 $17,093 $361,600 $0 $0
2018 $16,821 $365,200 $0 $0
2017 $16,549 $352,200 $0 $0
2016 $16,201 $337,200 $0 $0
2015 -- $337,200 $0 $0
2013 -- $263,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Diane Griffin

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Diane Griffin

    Keller Williams GR North (Main)

    (616) 916-5960

    28 in this area

    99 Total Sales

    Diane Griffin
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  • Steve Volkers

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Steve Volkers

    Five Star Real Estate (M6)

    (616) 717-2179

    8 in this area

    180 Total Sales

    Steve Volkers
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  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Steven Volkers

    SVG Real Estate Firm - I

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Brad Ditmar

    Keller Williams GR East

  • Katie Karczewski

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Katie Karczewski

    Keller Williams GR East

    (616) 291-3552

    42 in this area

    116 Total Sales

    Katie Karczewski
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 12043031

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-33-108-009

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49506

551 Cambridge Blvd SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 551 Cambridge Blvd SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 and is currently priced at $450,000, approximately $140 per square foot. This property was built in 1918. 551 Cambridge Blvd SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including East Grand Rapids High School, William C. Abney Academy, and St. Stephen School.

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