NOT LISTED FOR SALE

552 Valley Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Westside Connection Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $253,000 - $268,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,776 Sq Ft
$148/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 30, 2016

Last sale price $106,500 $60 Per Sq Ft

Est. 146% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,649/month

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • 4-minute walk to Valley Fields Neighborhood Park

About This Home

As of December 2016

This is a BIG home! Freshly painted throughout, new carpet and original wood flooring. What a Great location! Just minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, close to John Ball Park, and many other conveniences. Lots of character in this 3 bedroom(1 main floor bedroom)with 2 full baths, a large kitchen with stainless steel appliances, formal dining room, a super large living room and a 3 season porch/mudroom. Upstairs you will find 2 bonus rooms that could be used as additional bedrooms, sitting area, office, family room or gaming area. Lots of possibilities for these 2 bonus rooms! Access to the garage is off the alley and is located in the basement. Fenced back yard. Lots of storage area in the walk out basement or room for a future rec room. Central air, newer furnace and nice landscaping. and lots of pretty perennial landscaping. If more space is what you need this home fits the bill!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tiffany Ireland

Grand Rapids Realty Listed on: 10/03/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Malinda Root

Keller Williams GR East License #6501371923

Keller Williams GR East

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,138

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 6,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 120
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,776 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,138

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1900
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 50 x 120
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1776.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1137.73
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • 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
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1776.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 1776.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 104400.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: 3 Season Room, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features 3 Season Room: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x 120
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6000.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1137.73
  • Tax Year: 2016

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 3, 2016
Closed on
Dec 29, 2016
Sold by
Mejia Paul C and Mejia Patricia E
Bought by
Menier Laquinn
Seller's Agent
Tiffany Ireland
Grand Rapids Realty
Buyer's Agent
Malinda Root
Keller Williams GR East
List Price
$112,500
Sold Price
$106,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,000
-5.33%
Current Estimated Value
$262,203

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$155,703
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.05%
Original Mortgage
$104,570
Outstanding Balance
$86,586
Interest Rate
4.03%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$157,186

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 1998
Sold by
Vnptflt Vnptflt E E and Vnptflt Harvey G
Bought by
Harvey Harvey G and Harvey S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 1996
Sold by
Frst Ntnl and Frst Vnprtflt E
Bought by
Mejia Vnprtflt E and Mejia Paul C Patricia E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 1990

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 1990
Sold by
Frst Trchnwcz and Frst Ntnl
Bought by
Mejia Paul C Patricia E

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 1982
Bought by
Mejia Paul C Patricia E
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
Menier Laquinn $106,500 None Available
Harvey Harvey G $66,500 --
Mejia Vnprtflt E -- --
-- $30,000 --
Mejia Paul C Patricia E $30,000 --
Mejia Paul C Patricia E $100 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Menier Laquinn $104,570
Previous Owner Mejia Paul C $79,739
Previous Owner Mejia Paul C $10,157
Previous Owner Mejia Paul $91,277
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/30/2016 12/30/16 Sold $106,500 -5.3% $60 / Sq Ft
10/31/2016 10/31/16 Pending -- -- --
10/03/2016 10/03/16 For Sale $112,500 -- $63 / 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 $2,639 $121,900 $0 $0
2024 $2,639 $112,300 $0 $0
2023 $1,702 $97,200 $0 $0
2022 $1,616 $75,400 $0 $0
2021 $1,580 $67,200 $0 $0
2020 $1,510 $59,700 $0 $0
2019 $1,582 $54,600 $0 $0
2018 $1,527 $44,800 $0 $0
2017 $1,487 $43,600 $0 $0
2016 $1,199 $38,500 $0 $0
2015 $1,115 $38,500 $0 $0
2013 -- $32,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • T

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Tiffany Ireland

    Grand Rapids Realty

  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Malinda Root

    Keller Williams GR East

    (616) 885-8732

    188 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 16040680

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-13-23-377-006

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49504 Westside Connection

552 Valley Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 552 Valley Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 since 03 October 2016 and is currently estimated at $262,203, approximately $147 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 552 Valley Ave NW is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Westwood Middle School, Union High School, and NexTech High School.

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