NOT LISTED FOR SALE

648 Lafayette Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Belknap Lookout Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $242,000 - $366,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,534 Sq Ft
$194/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 30, 2012

Last sale price $17,000 $11 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1,649% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,993/month

52 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • 4-minute walk to Coit Park
  • Attached Garage
  • Wood Siding

About This Home

As of May 2012

Lots Of Character . Great Potential, Older Home W/Hardwood Floors, Open Oak Staircase, 3 Porches, Attached Garage, Potential For Family Room On 3rd Floor. Needs Work, Paint, Some Wall Repair In Kitchen. Excellent Opportunity, Small Price, Close To downtown Puchased AS IS

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Pamela Urbanski

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (Wyomg) Listed on: 03/12/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Ron Babitz

Cornerstone Companies License #6501310668

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,904

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 3,180

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,534 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Natural Gas Connected

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,904

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1920
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • LivingArea: 1534.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 17900.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Public Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Area: 7.0
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2025
Sold by
Modderman Joseph and Modderman Roger
Bought by
Rjm Properties Fl Llc
Current Estimated Value
$297,318

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 2021
Sold by
Ron Babitz
Bought by
Modderman Joe

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 2011
Sold by
Dunkelberger Miguel Roger
Bought by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 1995
Sold by
Dnklbrgr Dnklbrgr E E and Dnklbrgr Dnklbrgr
Bought by
Babitz Ron

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 1993
Sold by
Dennis Federal
Bought by
Babitz Ron

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 23, 1993
Sold by
Federal Sh and Federal Nat Mrtg
Bought by
Babitz Ron

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 1992
Sold by
Fed Nat Mtg and Fed Va
Bought by
Babitz Ron
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
Rjm Properties Fl Llc -- None Listed On Document
Modderman Joe $185,000 None Listed On Document
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company $74,621 None Available
Babitz Ron -- --
Babitz Ron -- --
Babitz Ron -- --
Babitz Ron -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Dunkelberger Miguel Roger $75,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/30/2012 05/30/12 Sold $17,000 -5.0% $11 / Sq Ft
05/03/2012 05/03/12 Pending -- -- --
03/12/2012 03/12/12 For Sale $17,900 -- $12 / 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 $4,904 $127,000 $0 $0
2024 $4,904 $113,800 $0 $0
2023 $4,843 $102,400 $0 $0
2022 $4,070 $78,500 $0 $0
2021 $2,073 $68,700 $0 $0
2020 $2,004 $66,900 $0 $0
2019 $2,051 $62,200 $0 $0
2018 $1,989 $49,300 $0 $0
2017 $1,940 $45,000 $0 $0
2016 $1,950 $38,500 $0 $0
2015 $1,857 $38,500 $0 $0
2013 -- $35,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • P

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Pamela Urbanski

    RE/MAX Michigan

  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Ron Babitz

    Cornerstone Companies

    (616) 970-1557

    25 Total Sales

    Ron Babitz
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 12013031

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-19-334-001

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49503 Belknap Lookout

648 Lafayette Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 648 Lafayette Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 since 12 March 2012 and is currently estimated at $297,318, approximately $193 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 648 Lafayette Ave NE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Coit Creative Arts Academy, Riverside Middle School, and Union High School.

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