NOT LISTED FOR SALE

717 Franklin St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Madison Area Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $205,000 - $242,742

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,491 Sq Ft
$149/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 22, 2018

Last sale price $94,900 $64 Per Sq Ft

Est. 134% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,386/month

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Living Room
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of May 2018

Great opportunity to own a spacious home in a upcoming area, just one block away from Heritage Hills. This property offer a large garage for parking or to have your own man cave, with a loft big enough to have a studio apartment in it. House need some cosmetic but is a solid property.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rene Guzman

1st Advantage Realty License #6501383944 Listed on: 04/24/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Debbie Schuhman

Keller Williams GR East License #6501345833

Keller Williams GR East

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,024

Year Built

  • Built in 1905

Lot Details

  • 5,806 Sq Ft Lot
  • Terraced Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,491 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,024

Year Built

Built in 1905

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1905
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Broadband
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1491.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 94000.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: 3 Season Room
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 3.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Storm Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Size Area: 0.13
  • Lot Dimensions: 132x44 ft
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5806.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1024.0
  • Tax Year: 2017

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 2018
Sold by
Vandermolen Michael J
Bought by
Vandermolen Michael J and Jemigan Caitlin C
Current Estimated Value
$222,186

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 24, 2018
Closed on
May 25, 2018
Sold by
Garza Eloy
Bought by
Vandermolen Michael J
Seller's Agent
Rene Guzman
1st Advantage Realty
Buyer's Agent
Debbie Schuhman
Keller Williams GR East
List Price
$94,000
Sold Price
$94,900
Premium/Discount to List
$900
0.96%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.77%
Original Mortgage
$91,180
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 18, 2015
Closed on
Feb 25, 2016
Sold by
The Estate Of Ivory Jennings
Bought by
Garza Eloy
Seller's Agent
Arthur Vachon
Bellabay Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Cyndi Hicks
Kent County Real Estate LLC
List Price
$49,500
Sold Price
$47,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-4.04%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
36.20%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 8, 2013
Sold by
Jennings Ivory and Jennings Mary
Bought by
Jennings Ivory and Tolbert Mary Maey Francis

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 1997
Sold by
Jennings Mary
Bought by
Jennings Ivory Lagrone Gloria D
Source: Public Records

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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
Vandermolen Michael J -- None Available
Vandermolen Michael J $94,000 Fidelity National Title Grou
Garza Eloy $47,500 None Available
Jennings Ivory -- None Available
Jennings Ivory Lagrone Gloria D -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Vandermolen Michael $32,000
Open Vandermolen Michael $96,690
Closed Vandermolen Michael J $91,180
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/22/2018 05/22/18 Sold $94,900 +1.0% $64 / Sq Ft
04/24/2018 04/24/18 Pending -- -- --
04/24/2018 04/24/18 For Sale $94,000 +97.9% $63 / Sq Ft
02/25/2016 02/25/16 Sold $47,500 -4.0% $32 / Sq Ft
01/11/2016 01/11/16 Pending -- -- --
12/18/2015 12/18/15 For Sale $49,500 -- $33 / 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 $1,776 $113,300 $0 $0
2024 $1,776 $108,000 $0 $0
2023 $1,701 $101,000 $0 $0
2022 $1,711 $86,700 $0 $0
2021 $1,673 $70,900 $0 $0
2020 $1,599 $56,500 $0 $0
2019 $1,675 $47,600 $0 $0
2018 $1,268 $39,000 $0 $0
2017 $1,884 $32,200 $0 $0
2016 $1,024 $32,400 $0 $0
2015 $952 $32,400 $0 $0
2013 -- $28,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Rene Guzman

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Rene Guzman

    1st Advantage Realty

    (616) 260-8670

    7 in this area

    152 Total Sales

    Rene Guzman
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  • Debbie Schuhman

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Debbie Schuhman

    Keller Williams GR East

    (616) 204-5450

    66 Total Sales

    Debbie Schuhman
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  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Arthur Vachon

    Bellabay Realty LLC

    (616) 862-8304

    93 Total Sales

    Arthur Vachon
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  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Cyndi Hicks

    Kent County Real Estate LLC

    (616) 634-2766

    3 Total Sales

    Cyndi Hicks
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 18016306

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-31-283-016

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49503 Madison Area

717 Franklin St SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 717 Franklin St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 since 24 April 2018 and is currently estimated at $222,186, approximately $149 per square foot. This property was built in 1905. 717 Franklin St SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Martin Luther King Leadership Academy, Alger Middle School, and Ottawa Hills High School.

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