NOT LISTED FOR SALE

686 Carpenter Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Westside Connection Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $354,000 - $392,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,958 Sq Ft
$190/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 14, 2014

Last sale price $125,000 $64 Per Sq Ft

Est. 198% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,194/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 34 Acre Lot
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Fenced Yard
  • Deck
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of August 2014

Updated and move in ready northwest side ranch with plenty of living space, large yard and close to schools and shopping. Features include a large living room with bay window, gas fireplace and adjoining formal dining area, now used as a study. The open kitchen offers white cabinets, plenty of prep space for cooking and cozy eating area with built-in benches. The rear entrance leads to a fenced backyard and private deck-patio area for relaxing. Spacious rec room in lower level has massive stone fireplace, wet bar, full bath and storage. All appliances included.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Novosad

Keller Williams GR East Listed on: 07/03/2014

Co-Listed By

Robert Novosad

Keller Williams GR East

Last Buyer's Agent

Randy Reeds

Reeds Realty License #6504208277

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,945

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 34 Acre Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Corner Lot: Yes

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Mineral Rights Excluded

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,945

Year Built

Built in 1955

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: 1955
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 175.5*85*59.8*100
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1958.0
  • General Property Info:Design: Ranch
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1945.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 2.0
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Mineral Rights:No: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1158.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Oven, Microwave, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room, Recreation Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1958.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Full Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 800.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1158.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Fireplace:Rec Room: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 800.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Back, Deck(s)
  • List Price: 124900.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Broadband
  • Water Source: Public

Association/Amenities

  • Association Info:Assoc Buy in Fee: 0

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 34.0
  • Lot Size Area: 34.0
  • Lot Dimensions: 175.5*85*59.8*100
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1481040.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1945.0
  • Tax Year: 2014

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 3, 2014
Closed on
Aug 14, 2014
Sold by
Vandermolen Todd and Vandermolen Heather
Bought by
Lake Tracy L and Lake Dane C
Seller's Agent
Lisa Novosad
Keller Williams GR East
Buyer's Agent
Randy Reeds
Reeds Realty
List Price
$124,900
Sold Price
$125,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.08%
Current Estimated Value
$372,124

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$247,124
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.01%
Original Mortgage
$112,500
Outstanding Balance
$86,374
Interest Rate
4.14%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$274,665

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2001
Sold by
Baker Brian C and Baker Susan J
Bought by
Vandermolen Todd and Vandermolen Heather

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$95,000
Interest Rate
7.02%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 1989
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
Lake Tracy L $125,000 Grand Rapids Title Co Llc
Vandermolen Todd $120,000 First American Title Ins Co
-- $77,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lake Tracy L $112,500
Previous Owner Vandermolen Todd $95,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/14/2014 08/14/14 Sold $125,000 +0.1% $64 / Sq Ft
07/17/2014 07/17/14 Pending -- -- --
07/03/2014 07/03/14 For Sale $124,900 -- $64 / 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 $2,748 $155,000 $0 $0
2024 $2,748 $140,500 $0 $0
2023 $2,632 $125,500 $0 $0
2022 $2,647 $111,000 $0 $0
2021 $2,590 $102,400 $0 $0
2020 $2,474 $97,100 $0 $0
2019 $2,591 $91,000 $0 $0
2018 $2,503 $86,400 $0 $0
2017 $2,437 $76,000 $0 $0
2016 $2,465 $69,600 $0 $0
2015 $2,293 $69,600 $0 $0
2013 -- $61,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Lisa Novosad

    Keller Williams GR East

  • R

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2014

    Robert Novosad

    Keller Williams GR East

  • Randy Reeds

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Randy Reeds

    Reeds Realty

    (616) 291-3930

    11 in this area

    274 Total Sales

    Randy Reeds
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 14036534

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-13-21-403-020

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49504 Westside Connection

686 Carpenter Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 686 Carpenter Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 since 03 July 2014 and is currently estimated at $372,124, approximately $190 per square foot. This property was built in 1955. 686 Carpenter Ave NW is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Shawmut Hills School, Westwood Middle School, and Union High School.

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