NOT LISTED FOR SALE

734 Van Buren Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504

West Grand Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $244,000 - $297,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,724 Sq Ft
$160/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 26, 2016

Last sale price $136,100 $79 Per Sq Ft

Est. 103% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,751/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • 3-minute walk to Valley Fields Neighborhood Park

About This Home

As of August 2016

Fantastic 3 bed, 1 bath bungalow on the popular NW side of town! This home welcomes you the moment you walk in the front door. It is absolutely move-in ready w/ many updates! The sizable living rm flows nicely into the kitchen (w/ new counter tops & subway tile (2016)) & open dining area. Down the hall are two bdrms & a beautiful full bath (tile & paint updated in 2016). Off the dining rm you will find access to the breezeway, one-stall garage and backyard! The backyard has been updated w/ a patio, lighting, fire pit and landscaping in 2015. Storage shed for additional storage too! Upstairs boasts the large 3rd bdrm. Downstairs you will find a family rm, non-conforming bdrm (currently being used as a play rm), & the laundry/storage! Come see this beautiful home

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steven VanWyck

Keller Williams GR North (Main) Listed on: 07/14/2016

Co-Listed By

Diane Griffin

Keller Williams GR North (Main) License #6502361836

Last Buyer's Agent

Dan Farkas

1st Advantage Realty License #6502374137

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,193

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 5,841 Sq Ft Lot
  • Shrub
  • Corner Lot: Yes

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,724 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Snack Bar or Counter
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Location

  • Mineral Rights Excluded

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

$1,193

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1948
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 47*124
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1724.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • General Property Info:Design: Traditional
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1193.48
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • 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
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Mineral Rights:No: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1224.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1724.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • Exterior Features: 3 Season Room
  • List Price: 129800.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Exterior Features 3 Season Room: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Size Area: 0.13
  • Lot Dimensions: 47*124
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5841.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1193.48
  • Tax Year: 2016

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 2020
Sold by
Sandel Steven H
Bought by
Bayko Kolleen
Current Estimated Value
$275,752

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Outstanding Balance
$107,215
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$174,193

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 14, 2016
Closed on
Aug 26, 2016
Sold by
Galas Meagan and Bartrand Meagan
Bought by
Sandel Steven
Seller's Agent
Steven VanWyck
Keller Williams GR North (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Dan Farkas
1st Advantage Realty
List Price
$129,800
Sold Price
$136,100
Premium/Discount to List
$6,300
4.85%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.42%
Original Mortgage
$129,295
Interest Rate
3.48%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2008
Sold by
Byers Robin M and Venlet Robin N
Bought by
Bartrand Meagan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,000
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 1999
Sold by
Forbes Forbes K K and Forbes A
Bought by
Bartrand Venlet R and Bartrand Meagan

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 1991
Sold by
Czerney Czerney T T and Czerney Forbes K
Bought by
Bartrand Meagan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 1981
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
Bayko Kolleen $150,000 None Available
Sandel Steven $136,100 None Available
Bartrand Meagan $94,000 Chicago Title
Bartrand Venlet R $86,500 --
Bartrand Meagan $58,000 --
-- $41,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bayko Kolleen $120,000
Previous Owner Sandel Steven $129,295
Previous Owner Bartrand Meagan $90,000
Previous Owner Byers Timothy J $85,300
Previous Owner Byers Timothy J $12,690
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/26/2016 08/26/16 Sold $136,100 +4.9% $79 / Sq Ft
07/18/2016 07/18/16 Pending -- -- --
07/14/2016 07/14/16 For Sale $129,800 -- $75 / 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 $2,972 $135,300 $0 $0
2024 $2,972 $125,000 $0 $0
2023 $3,015 $108,300 $0 $0
2022 $2,863 $92,400 $0 $0
2021 $2,799 $82,300 $0 $0
2020 $1,981 $72,100 $0 $0
2019 $2,075 $65,600 $0 $0
2018 $2,003 $58,700 $0 $0
2017 $2,149 $47,100 $0 $0
2016 $1,283 $41,500 $0 $0
2015 $1,193 $41,500 $0 $0
2013 -- $35,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Steven VanWyck

    Keller Williams GR North (Main)

  • Diane Griffin

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    Diane Griffin

    Keller Williams GR North (Main)

    (616) 916-5960

    2 in this area

    102 Total Sales

    Diane Griffin
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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Dan Farkas

    1st Advantage Realty

    (616) 437-1011

    1 in this area

    93 Total Sales

    Dan Farkas
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 16035961

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-13-23-328-006

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49504 West Grand

734 Van Buren Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 734 Van Buren Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 since 14 July 2016 and is currently estimated at $275,752, approximately $159 per square foot. This property was built in 1948. 734 Van Buren Ave NW is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Westwood Middle School, Union High School, and Sacred Heart Academy.

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