NOT LISTED FOR SALE

7242 Forsythia Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49508

Estimated Value: $520,000 - $627,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,712 Sq Ft
$152/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 22, 2019

Last sale price $325,000 $88 Per Sq Ft

Est. 73% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,375/month

Highlights

  • Cabana
  • Deck
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Countryside Elementary School Rated A
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Corner Lot: Yes

About This Home

As of August 2019

This home is located at 7242 Forsythia Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508 since 15 January 2020 and is currently estimated at $563,580, approximately $151 per square foot. This property was built in 1978. 7242 Forsythia Ave SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Countryside Elementary School, Robert L. Nickels Intermediate School, and Byron Center West Middle School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Arthur(beau) Otis

Greenridge Realty (Cascade) License #6506045982 Listed on: 01/15/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Arthur(beau) Otis

Greenridge Realty (Cascade) License #6506045982 Listed on: 01/15/2020

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,273

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 1,280 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 160 x 80
  • Corner Lot: Yes

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,712 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Pool

  • Cabana
  • In Ground Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Well
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,273

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1978
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 160 x 80
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3712.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 3273.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Corner Lot: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Heat Type:Hot Water: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Extra Well: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2412.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Other Structures:Cabana: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 3712.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 3.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 325000.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Cabana
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Pool:In Ground: 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: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Extra Well
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Size Area: 0.03
  • Lot Dimensions: 160 x 80
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1280.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3273.0
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 15, 2020
Closed on
Aug 23, 2019
Sold by
Nickels Michael R and Nickels Colleen J
Bought by
Fortmann Raymond James
Seller's Agent
Arthur(beau) Otis
Greenridge Realty (Cascade)
Buyer's Agent
Arthur(beau) Otis
Greenridge Realty (Cascade)
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$325,000
Current Estimated Value
$563,580

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$238,580
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.94%
Original Mortgage
$276,250
Outstanding Balance
$244,030
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$273,238
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
Fortmann Raymond James $325,000 Chicago Title Of Mi Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Fortmann Raymond James $276,250
Previous Owner Nickels Michael R $73,000
Previous Owner Nickels Michael R $75,522
Previous Owner Nickels Michael R $40,000
Previous Owner Nickels Michael R $100,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/15/2020 01/15/20 For Sale $325,000 0.0% $88 / Sq Ft
08/22/2019 08/22/19 Sold $325,000 -- $88 / Sq Ft
07/25/2019 07/25/19 Pending -- -- --
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 $4,474 $244,100 $0 $0
2024 $4,474 $232,300 $0 $0
2022 $4,075 $193,900 $0 $0
2021 $5,645 $188,300 $0 $0
2020 $3,938 $181,100 $0 $0
2019 $0 $141,200 $0 $0
2018 $0 $129,900 $18,500 $111,400
2017 $0 $108,600 $0 $0
2016 $0 $107,800 $0 $0
2015 -- $107,800 $0 $0
2013 -- $96,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Arthur(beau) Otis

    Greenridge Realty (Cascade)

    (616) 401-8880

    4 in this area

    132 Total Sales

    Arthur(beau) Otis
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20001812

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-22-08-328-004

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49508

7242 Forsythia Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 7242 Forsythia Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508 since 15 January 2020 and is currently estimated at $563,580, approximately $151 per square foot. This property was built in 1978. 7242 Forsythia Ave SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Countryside Elementary School, Robert L. Nickels Intermediate School, and Byron Center West Middle School.

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