NOT LISTED FOR SALE

638 Franklin St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Madison Area Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $217,000 - $235,045

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,586 Sq Ft
$140/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 21, 2020

Last sale price $129,900 $82 Per Sq Ft

Est. 71% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,375/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of February 2020

Great house. New flooring and paint througout. Plenty of room for a growing family.Also, Perfect for the house hackers Live in one bedroom and rent out the other

For the investors out there this house is certified by the City of Grand Rapids. Would currently rent for approximatley $1350 per month.

Off street parking and garage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andrew Wierda

Compass Realty Services Listed on: 01/08/2020

Compass Realty Services

Last Buyer's Agent

Kirt Stevens

Keller Williams GR North (Main) License #6501393158

Keller Williams GR North (Main)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $803

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 4,966 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x124

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,586 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$803

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: 40x124
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1586.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 802.54
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RES
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Driveway:Unpaved: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1586.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1586.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 129900.0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Area: 0.11
  • Lot Dimensions: 40x124
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4966.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 802.54
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 8, 2020
Closed on
Feb 21, 2020
Sold by
Mca Equity Partners Llc
Bought by
Shafer Donita D and Shafer Sallie Veronica
Seller's Agent
Andrew Wierda
Compass Realty Services
Buyer's Agent
Kirt Stevens
Keller Williams GR North (Main)
List Price
$129,900
Sold Price
$129,900
Current Estimated Value
$222,011

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$92,111
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.31%
Original Mortgage
$127,546
Outstanding Balance
$114,960
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$107,051

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2008
Sold by
Woods Donna K
Bought by
Nationstar Mortgage Llc and Centex Home Equity Co Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 1997
Sold by
Wllms Wllms A A and Wllms L
Bought by
Woods Ii D and Mca Equity Partners Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 1980
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
Shafer Donita D $129,900 Accommodation
Nationstar Mortgage Llc $48,750 None Available
Woods Ii D $35,500 --
-- $8,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Shafer Donta D $4,000
Open Shafer Donita D $127,546
Closed Shafer Donta D $5,674
Previous Owner Woods Ii Donna K $111,755
Previous Owner Woods Ii Donna K $74,700
Previous Owner Woods Ii Donna K $24,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/21/2020 02/21/20 Sold $129,900 0.0% $82 / Sq Ft
01/16/2020 01/16/20 Pending -- -- --
01/08/2020 01/08/20 For Sale $129,900 -- $82 / 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 $1,979 $101,700 $0 $0
2024 $1,979 $92,600 $0 $0
2023 $2,008 $81,200 $0 $0
2022 $1,906 $67,700 $0 $0
2021 $1,864 $54,800 $0 $0
2020 $505 $48,100 $0 $0
2019 $803 $37,900 $0 $0
2018 $778 $29,700 $0 $0
2017 $759 $24,800 $0 $0
2016 $763 $23,800 $0 $0
2015 $727 $23,800 $0 $0
2013 -- $16,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Andrew Wierda

    Compass Realty Services

    (616) 204-1441

    3 in this area

    17 Total Sales

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  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Kirt Stevens

    Keller Williams GR North (Main)

    (616) 617-5447

    32 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20000888

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-31-426-015

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49503 Madison Area

638 Franklin St SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 638 Franklin St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 since 08 January 2020 and is currently estimated at $222,011, approximately $139 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 638 Franklin St SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Campus Elementary School, Alger Middle School, and Ottawa Hills High School.

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