NOT LISTED FOR SALE

553 Valley Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Westside Connection Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $194,000 - $225,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
997 Sq Ft
$207/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 16, 2016

Last sale price $79,900 $80 Per Sq Ft

Est. 159% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,290/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Recreation Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Deck
  • Living Room
  • 3-minute walk to Valley Fields Neighborhood Park

About This Home

As of September 2016

Cute 3 bedroom, 1 bath home with fresh paint, all new windows and flooring throughout.
This property is located close to the Zoo, public parks and GRCC.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dawn Koster

Benchmark Capital Realty License #6501379581 Listed on: 07/19/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Napper

Liv Michigan Realty LLC License #6502402444

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $750

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 3,520 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Back Yard Fenced

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 997 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement
  • Michigan Basement
  • Range
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Mineral Rights

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$750

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1910
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 40*88
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 997.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 750.14
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RES
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Lot Description:Rolling Hills: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Substructure:Michigan Basement: Yes
  • Mineral Rights:Yes: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 997.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Colonial: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 997.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 617.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 84900.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk, Rolling Hills
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Lot Size Area: 0.08
  • Lot Dimensions: 40*88
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3520.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 750.14
  • Tax Year: 2016

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 19, 2016
Closed on
Sep 16, 2016
Sold by
Arthur J Bott Sr Trust
Bought by
Godina Cory
Seller's Agent
Dawn Koster
Benchmark Capital Realty
Buyer's Agent
Michael Napper
Liv Michigan Realty LLC
List Price
$84,900
Sold Price
$79,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-5.89%
Current Estimated Value
$206,799

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$126,899
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.35%
Original Mortgage
$63,920
Outstanding Balance
$51,607
Interest Rate
3.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$157,273

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 21, 2014
Closed on
Aug 29, 2014
Sold by
Arthur J Bott Sr Trust
Bought by
White Timothy J and White Amanda K
Seller's Agent
Jeni Willis
CopperRock Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
Mary Niewenhuis
Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)
List Price
$79,900
Sold Price
$75,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-6.13%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.17%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2013
Sold by
Bank Of Ann Arbor
Bought by
Arthur J Bott Sr Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,750,000
Interest Rate
3.34%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2009
Sold by
Taatjes Wade
Bought by
Prime Financial Services Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2009
Sold by
Taatjes Wade
Bought by
The Bank Of Ann Arbor

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2006
Sold by
Hatch J Elizabeth
Bought by
Taatjes Wade

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$70,000
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 1996
Sold by
Riemer Riemer J J and Riemer Hatch J
Bought by
Hatch J and Bott Arthur J Sr Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 1996
Bought by
Riemer J and Bott Arthur J Sr Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 1991
Sold by
Zskwcz Zskwicz R and Etl Zskwcz
Bought by
Bott Arthur J Sr Trust
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
Godina Cory $79,900 Essential Title Agency Llc
White Timothy J -- None Available
Arthur J Bott Sr Trust -- None Available
Prime Financial Services Llc $85,595 None Available
The Bank Of Ann Arbor -- None Available
Taatjes Wade $60,000 None Available
Hatch J $35,600 --
Riemer J $25,000 --
Bott Arthur J Sr Trust -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Godina Cory $63,920
Previous Owner Arthur J Bott Sr Trust $2,750,000
Previous Owner Taatjes Wade $70,000
Previous Owner Hatch Jeanne E $63,000
Previous Owner Hatch J Elizabeth $53,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/16/2016 09/16/16 Sold $79,900 -5.9% $80 / Sq Ft
07/25/2016 07/25/16 Pending -- -- --
07/19/2016 07/19/16 For Sale $84,900 +13.2% $85 / Sq Ft
09/05/2014 09/05/14 Sold $75,000 -6.1% $40 / Sq Ft
08/15/2014 08/15/14 Pending -- -- --
05/21/2014 05/21/14 For Sale $79,900 -- $42 / 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 $1,964 $78,500 $0 $0
2024 $1,964 $72,300 $0 $0
2023 $1,948 $62,400 $0 $0
2022 $1,851 $53,200 $0 $0
2021 $1,804 $47,400 $0 $0
2020 $1,744 $41,600 $0 $0
2019 $1,859 $38,000 $0 $0
2018 $1,731 $33,400 $0 $0
2017 $1,688 $22,300 $0 $0
2016 $1,068 $19,900 $0 $0
2015 $750 $19,900 $0 $0
2013 -- $17,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Dawn Koster

    Benchmark Capital Realty

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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Michael Napper

    Liv Michigan Realty LLC

    (616) 893-3568

    15 Total Sales

    Michael Napper
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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Jeni Willis

    CopperRock Real Estate LLC

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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Mary Niewenhuis

    Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)

    (616) 294-0188

    1 in this area

    48 Total Sales

    Mary Niewenhuis
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 16037031

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-13-23-376-023

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49504 Westside Connection

553 Valley Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 553 Valley Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 since 19 July 2016 and is currently estimated at $206,799, approximately $207 per square foot. This property was built in 1910. 553 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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