61 Elm St SW Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Garfield Park NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $146,000 - $203,000
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,216
Sq Ft
$145/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Recreation Room
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Forced Air Heating System
- Traditional Architecture
- Living Room
- Dining Area
About This Home
As of August 2018Come and own a historical home in Grand Rapids that has the potential to shine again. Take a look and use your imagination to make this home yours today.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
City2Shore Arete Collection Inc License #6502432106 Listed on: 05/31/2018
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
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
Total Days on Market
14
Current Estimated Value
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
17.68%
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
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
84 Total Sales
-
frank boenzi
f
Buyer's Agent in 2018
frank boenzi
Bellabay Realty (SW)
(312) 554-8741
7 in this area
87 Total Sales
Map
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 18024406
APN: 41-17-01-476-042
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