NOT LISTED FOR SALE

656 Griswold St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Garfield Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $353,000 - $388,083

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,975 Sq Ft
$187/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 08, 2019

Last sale price $210,000 $106 Per Sq Ft

Est. 76% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,360/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.24 Acre Lot
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Mud Room

About This Home

As of March 2019

Nestled on the edge of Garfield Park near Alger Heights and a short distance from Medical Mile, is where you'll find this carefully maintained 1950's brick ranch with a full basement. New roof in 2013, updated roof mechanicals, new concrete driveway in 2014, main floor bathroom updated in 2018. The home has an over sized, attached two car garage and is situated on a well-manicured double lot. . The spacious living room has a fireplace and lots of natural light. Kitchen cabinetry is plentiful with a built in ironing board and corner china closet in the dining area. All 3 bedrooms have hardwood floors and ample closet space plus natural light. The third bedroom features a walkout to the deck. Plenty of storage plus the potential for additional bedrooms in the lower level (if proper... egress is added) where there is an existing family room with fireplace, laundry room and 3 piece bathroom.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Diana Eckert

Five Star Real Estate (Main) License #6501379451 Listed on: 01/01/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Ben Otis

Weichert REALTORS Plat Allegan License #6502390146

Weichert REALTORS Plat Allegan

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,348

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 10,628 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80 x 133
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned Res Imp, Res Imp

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,975 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Laundry Chute

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,348

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1950
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 80 x 133
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1975.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2348.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res Imp
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 2.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Landscape:Underground Sprinkler: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1435.0
  • Laundry Features Laundry Chute: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1975.0
  • Window Features: Replacement, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • List Price: 210000.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Chute
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Size Area: 0.24
  • Lot Dimensions: 80 x 133
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10628.0
  • Zoning Description: Res Imp
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2348.0
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 1, 2019
Closed on
Mar 8, 2019
Sold by
Huizinga Charles L and Huizinga Wendy K
Bought by
Dood Kyle and Rent Molly
Seller's Agent
Diana Eckert
Five Star Real Estate (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Ben Otis
Weichert REALTORS Plat Allegan
List Price
$210,000
Sold Price
$210,000
Current Estimated Value
$369,521

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$159,521
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.26%
Original Mortgage
$203,700
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 1990
Sold by
Huizinga Huizinga O O and Huizinga Huizinga
Bought by
Huizinga Charles Wendy K
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
Dood Kyle $210,000 First American Title
Huizinga Charles Wendy K $64,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rent Molly Mikaela $20,000
Open Dood Kyle $206,900
Closed Dood Kyle $203,700
Previous Owner Huizinga Charles L $40,000
Previous Owner Huizinga Charles L $20,000
Previous Owner Huizinga Charles L $29,450
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/08/2019 03/08/19 Sold $210,000 0.0% $106 / Sq Ft
01/03/2019 01/03/19 Pending -- -- --
01/01/2019 01/01/19 For Sale $210,000 -- $106 / 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 $4,160 $201,800 $0 $0
2024 $4,160 $178,900 $0 $0
2023 $4,220 $153,300 $0 $0
2022 $4,007 $136,300 $0 $0
2021 $3,918 $121,900 $0 $0
2020 $3,745 $113,600 $0 $0
2019 $2,451 $105,300 $0 $0
2018 $2,367 $96,700 $0 $0
2017 $2,304 $94,600 $0 $0
2016 $2,332 $85,800 $0 $0
2015 $2,169 $85,800 $0 $0
2013 -- $74,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Diana Eckert

    Five Star Real Estate (Main)

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  • Ben Otis

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Ben Otis

    Weichert REALTORS Plat Allegan

    (616) 275-2998

    4 in this area

    210 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 18053688

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-07-279-016

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49507 Garfield Park

656 Griswold St SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 656 Griswold St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 since 01 January 2019 and is currently estimated at $369,521, approximately $187 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 656 Griswold St SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Brookside Elementary School, Alger Middle School, and Ottawa Hills High School.

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