NOT LISTED FOR SALE

61 Elm St SW Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Garfield Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $153,000 - $209,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,216 Sq Ft
$149/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 08, 2018

Last sale price $52,500 $43 Per Sq Ft

Est. 246% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,116/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area

About This Home

As of August 2018

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Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ethan Dozeman

City2Shore Arete Collection Inc License #6502432106 Listed on: 05/31/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

frank boenzi

Bellabay Realty (SW) License #6501396924

Bellabay Realty (SW)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $777

Year Built

  • Built in 1885

Lot Details

  • 2,613 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,216 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement
  • Michigan Basement
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • REO, home is currently bank or lender owned

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$777

Year Built

Built in 1885

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1885
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 40.33*65*40.33*70
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1216.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 777.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RES
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Substructure:Michigan Basement: Yes
  • Sale Conditions:REOBank Owned: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1216.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Special Features: RealEstateOwned
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 1216.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 65000.0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.06
  • Lot Size Area: 0.06
  • Lot Dimensions: 40.33*65*40.33*70
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2613.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 777.0
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 2021
Sold by
Arens Dean and Arens Kami
Bought by
Pronto Insurance Agency Llc
Current Estimated Value
$181,389

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 31, 2018
Closed on
Sep 11, 2018
Sold by
Edison Linda M
Bought by
Bestman Moses and Bestman Margaret
Seller's Agent
Ethan Dozeman
City2Shore Arete Collection Inc
Buyer's Agent
frank boenzi
Bellabay Realty (SW)
List Price
$65,000
Sold Price
$52,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,500
-19.23%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.85%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 31, 2018
Closed on
Aug 8, 2018
Sold by
Bestman Moses and Bestman Margaret
Bought by
Arens Dean and Arens Kami
Seller's Agent
Ethan Dozeman
City2Shore Arete Collection Inc
Buyer's Agent
frank boenzi
Bellabay Realty (SW)
List Price
$65,000
Sold Price
$52,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,500
-19.23%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 2013
Sold by
Edison Linda Marlene
Bought by
Bestman Moses and Bestman Margaret

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$32,500
Interest Rate
7.5%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 2009
Sold by
Fifth Third Mortgage Company
Bought by
Edison Linda M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2009
Sold by
Federal National Mortgage Association
Bought by
Fifth Third Bank

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2008
Sold by
Fifth Third Mortgage Company
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2008
Sold by
Rodriguez Pablo Z and Rodriguez Lesley S
Bought by
Fifth Third Mortgage Company

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 2006
Sold by
Pham Tham Dinh and Pham Lien
Bought by
Rodriguez Pablo Z and Rodriguez Lesley S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$45,500
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 2006
Sold by
Pham Hung and Pham Tham
Bought by
Rodriguez Pablo

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 1999
Sold by
Chandler Chandler S S and Chandler Pham T
Bought by
Pham Pham T and Pham H

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 11, 1998
Bought by
Bestman Chandler S and Bestman Moses Margaret

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 1998
Sold by
Walters Walters P P and Walters Chandler S
Bought by
Bestman Moses Margaret
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
Pronto Insurance Agency Llc -- None Available
Arens Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Bestman Moses $35,000 Next Door Title Agency Llc
Arens Dean $52,500 Next Door Title Agency Llc
Bestman Moses $35,000 None Available
Edison Linda M $7,000 Fidelity National Title
Fifth Third Bank -- Fidelity National Title
Federal National Mortgage Association -- None Available
Fifth Third Mortgage Company $47,185 None Available
Rodriguez Pablo Z $45,000 None Available
Rodriguez Pablo -- None Available
Pham Pham T $10,000 --
Bestman Chandler S $6,000 --
Bestman Moses Margaret $6,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Bestman Moses $32,500
Previous Owner Rodriguez Pablo Z $45,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/08/2018 08/08/18 Sold $52,500 -19.2% $43 / Sq Ft
06/14/2018 06/14/18 Pending -- -- --
05/31/2018 05/31/18 For Sale $65,000 -- $53 / 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 $1,855 $70,900 $0 $0
2024 $1,855 $63,000 $0 $0
2023 $1,773 $56,100 $0 $0
2022 $1,909 $41,900 $0 $0
2021 $1,704 $35,900 $0 $0
2020 $1,822 $32,200 $0 $0
2019 $1,430 $26,800 $0 $0
2018 $664 $22,000 $0 $0
2017 $555 $17,000 $0 $0
2016 $561 $16,100 $0 $0
2015 $648 $16,100 $0 $0
2013 -- $18,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ethan Dozeman

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Ethan Dozeman

    City2Shore Arete Collection Inc

    (616) 292-7329

    1 in this area

    83 Total Sales

    Ethan Dozeman
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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    frank boenzi

    Bellabay Realty (SW)

    (312) 554-8741

    7 in this area

    80 Total Sales

    frank boenzi
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 18024406

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-17-01-476-042

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49507 Garfield Park

61 Elm St SW, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 61 Elm St SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 since 31 May 2018 and is currently estimated at $181,389, approximately $149 per square foot. This property was built in 1885. 61 Elm St SW is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Buchanan Elementary School, Burton Middle School, and Union High School.

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