NOT LISTED FOR SALE

744 Union Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

South Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $198,661 - $249,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,220 Sq Ft
$183/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 14, 2013

Last sale price $30,000 $25 Per Sq Ft

Est. 643% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,368/month

69 Days on Market

About This Home

As of February 2013

Nice woodwork. Needs re-decorating. Some newer drywall and windows. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. Purchase this property for as little as 3% down! This property is approved for special Renovation Mortgage financing.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anthony DeBartolo

DeBartolo Realty - I License #6502353236 Listed on: 11/23/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Anthony DeBartolo

DeBartolo Realty - I License #6502353236 Listed on: 11/23/2012

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,510

Year Built

  • Built in 1905

Lot Details

  • 2,156 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,220 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Natural Gas Connected
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,510

Year Built

Built in 1905

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1905
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 1220.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 34000.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Topography: {"Level":true}

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Telephone Line, Public Water, Public Sewer, Cable Connected, Broadband

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Lot Size Area: 0.05
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2156.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2017
Sold by
Sietsema Christopher J
Bought by
Talsma Bethann G and Talsma Douglas A
Current Estimated Value
$222,915

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$97,500
Outstanding Balance
$81,787
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$141,128

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 23, 2012
Closed on
Feb 13, 2013
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Sietsema Christopher J
Seller's Agent
Anthony DeBartolo
DeBartolo Realty - I
Buyer's Agent
Anthony DeBartolo
DeBartolo Realty - I
List Price
$43,000
Sold Price
$30,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,000
-30.23%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.63%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2012
Sold by
Citimortgage Inc
Bought by
Fannie Mae and Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 2012
Sold by
Smith Daniel Rey
Bought by
Citimortgage Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2004
Sold by
Bakhuyzen Dirk and Bakhuyzen Tricia
Bought by
Smith Daniel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$72,000
Interest Rate
6.06%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2002
Sold by
Coleman Barbara J
Bought by
Ameriquest Mortgage Co

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 1999
Bought by
Sietsema Coleman B and Sietsema Christopher J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 1991

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 1991
Sold by
Alexander Alexander W W and Alexander Pieksm E
Bought by
Sietsema Christopher J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 1989
Sold by
Bowman Bowman K K and Bowman Alexander W
Bought by
Sietsema Christopher J
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
Talsma Bethann G $65,000 None Available
Sietsema Christopher J $30,000 Attorneys Title Agency Llc
Fannie Mae -- None Available
Citimortgage Inc $81,383 None Available
Smith Daniel $72,000 --
Ameriquest Mortgage Co $60,253 --
Sietsema Coleman B $50,000 --
-- $6,500 --
Sietsema Christopher J $3,500 --
Sietsema Christopher J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Talsma Bethann G $97,500
Previous Owner Smith Daniel $9,600
Previous Owner Smith Daniel Rey $75,000
Previous Owner Smith Daniel $72,000
Previous Owner Bakhuyzen Dirk $49,050
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/14/2013 02/14/13 Sold $30,000 -30.2% $25 / Sq Ft
01/31/2013 01/31/13 Pending -- -- --
11/23/2012 11/23/12 For Sale $43,000 -- $35 / 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 $1,510 $81,100 $0 $0
2024 $1,510 $71,800 $0 $0
2023 $1,497 $67,200 $0 $0
2022 $1,423 $57,700 $0 $0
2021 $1,387 $47,100 $0 $0
2020 $1,340 $37,500 $0 $0
2019 $1,372 $31,600 $0 $0
2018 $1,330 $26,800 $0 $0
2017 $1,182 $22,200 $0 $0
2016 $1,188 $22,300 $0 $0
2015 $1,140 $22,300 $0 $0
2013 -- $19,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Anthony DeBartolo

    DeBartolo Realty - I

    (616) 459-3581

    1 in this area

    241 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 12061598

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-31-282-003

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49503 South Hill

744 Union Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 744 Union Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 since 23 November 2012 and is currently estimated at $222,915, approximately $182 per square foot. This property was built in 1905. 744 Union Ave 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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