NOT LISTED FOR SALE

715 Lafayette Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Belknap Lookout Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $218,000 - $296,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,652 Sq Ft
$160/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 11, 2019

Last sale price $130,000 $79 Per Sq Ft

Est. 103% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,596/month

47 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Garden Windows
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 4-minute walk to Coit Park

About This Home

As of December 2019

Don't miss this 4 bed 1.5 bath in Belknap Lookout. Convenient location near parks/entertainment and very near downtown. 3 bedrooms, a full nicely refinished bathroom, a kitchen, living, family room, and half bath all on the main floor. Upstairs has a 4th bedroom and an office or flexible room at the top of the stairs. The basement is clean and useful storage space, and has the laundry down there. The backyard is fenced in and quite large for the area as it sits far off of Lafayette. It also has a rain water collection system. Great investment opportunity. See it now!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeff Blahnik

Five Star Real Estate (Main) License #6502124015 Listed on: 09/18/2019

Five Star Real Estate (Main)

Last Buyer's Agent

Martha McKay

Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors License #6501193258

Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,285

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 7,667 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,652 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Garden Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,285

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1890
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 64*120
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1652.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1285.39
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RES
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1652.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1652.0
  • Window Features: Garden Window
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1311.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Garden Window: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 130000.0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Size Area: 0.18
  • Lot Dimensions: 64*120
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7667.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1285.39
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 18, 2019
Closed on
Dec 12, 2019
Sold by
Reese Benjamin J and Reese Rebekah J
Bought by
Yancer Lonnie
Seller's Agent
Jeff Blahnik
Five Star Real Estate (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Martha McKay
Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors
List Price
$140,000
Sold Price
$130,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-7.14%
Current Estimated Value
$263,775

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$133,775
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.39%
Original Mortgage
$123,500
Outstanding Balance
$109,583
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$159,839

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 2018
Sold by
Reese Benjamin J
Bought by
Reese Bejamin J and Reese Rebek J

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 1, 2011
Closed on
Jan 31, 2012
Sold by
Deperez Marisol Adame and Perez Jose S
Bought by
Reese Benjamin J
Seller's Agent
Drew Wodarski
Realty Michigan LLC
Buyer's Agent
Charles Wiser
Keller Williams GR East
List Price
$39,900
Sold Price
$40,400
Premium/Discount to List
$500
1.25%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.89%
Original Mortgage
$39,375
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2011
Sold by
Deperez Marisol Adame and Perez Jose Salud
Bought by
The Huntington National Bank

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 1999
Sold by
Maracek Maracek B B and Maracek Terpstra R
Bought by
Reese Terpstra R and Reese Benjamin J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 11, 1998
Bought by
Reese Merecek B and Reese Benjamin J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 1998
Sold by
Leader Mtg Co and Leader Dhud
Bought by
Reese Benjamin J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 1997
Bought by
Reese Benjamin J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 1982
Bought by
Reese Benjamin J
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
Yancer Lonnie $130,000 Startitle Agency Llc
Reese Bejamin J -- None Available
Reese Benjamin J $40,400 Stewart Title Agency
The Huntington National Bank $37,800 None Available
Reese Terpstra R $38,500 --
Reese Merecek B $500 --
Reese Benjamin J -- --
Reese Benjamin J -- --
Reese Benjamin J $25,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Yancer Lonnie $123,500
Previous Owner Reese Benjamin J $39,375
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/11/2019 12/11/19 Sold $130,000 -7.1% $79 / Sq Ft
11/04/2019 11/04/19 Pending -- -- --
09/18/2019 09/18/19 For Sale $140,000 +246.5% $85 / Sq Ft
01/31/2012 01/31/12 Sold $40,400 +1.3% $23 / Sq Ft
09/28/2011 09/28/11 Pending -- -- --
08/01/2011 08/01/11 For Sale $39,900 -- $23 / 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 $2,380 $124,900 $0 $0
2024 $2,380 $106,800 $0 $0
2023 $2,280 $93,500 $0 $0
2022 $2,293 $75,400 $0 $0
2021 $2,262 $66,400 $0 $0
2020 $2,143 $65,000 $0 $0
2019 $1,276 $60,200 $0 $0
2018 $1,232 $43,100 $0 $0
2017 $1,199 $39,200 $0 $0
2016 $1,214 $35,800 $0 $0
2015 $1,129 $35,800 $0 $0
2013 -- $33,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jeff Blahnik

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Jeff Blahnik

    Five Star Real Estate (Main)

    (616) 292-3725

    232 Total Sales

    Jeff Blahnik
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Martha McKay

    Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors

    (616) 446-0042

    23 Total Sales

    Martha McKay
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Martha Mackay

    Greenridge Realty (Eastbrk) - I

  • Drew Wodarski

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Drew Wodarski

    Realty Michigan LLC

    (616) 890-8225

    102 Total Sales

    Drew Wodarski
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    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Charles Wiser

    Keller Williams GR East

    (616) 862-3094

    36 Total Sales

    Charles Wiser
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 19045571

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-19-327-035

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49503 Belknap Lookout

715 Lafayette Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 715 Lafayette Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 since 18 September 2019 and is currently estimated at $263,775, approximately $159 per square foot. This property was built in 1890. 715 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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