NOT LISTED FOR SALE

835 Lafayette Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Belknap Lookout Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $177,000 - $233,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,280 Sq Ft
$155/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 17, 2021

Last sale price $135,000 $105 Per Sq Ft

Est. 47% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,378/month

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of November 2021

Full roof replacement scheduled, updated electrical completed. Come see this light-filled, 3 bedroom/2 full bath home in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood! Main floor is open concept, leading to kitchen with newer refrigerator, microwave and range. Laundry also located on main. New furnace (Feb 2021), water heater (2013). Walking distance (0.8 mi) to ''Medical Mile'' on Michigan Ave. Grand Rapids Eastern Railroad runs East/West appx 3x a week to Lowell, typically 5-6 cars long. Certified City of Grand Rapids Dwelling Unit. Buyer/Agent to verify all measurements and certification.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jill Rothwell

Five Star Real Estate (Eastown) Listed on: 10/01/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Jewell

Hanson Real Estate Group License #6501322511

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,557

Year Built

  • Built in 1885

Lot Details

  • 0.62 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 95x56
  • Shrub

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,280 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Basement
  • Michigan Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Location

  • Mineral Rights Excluded

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,557

Year Built

Built in 1885

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1885
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 1280.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 134900.0
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.62
  • Lot Size Area: 0.62
  • Lot Dimensions: 95x56
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 27007.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1557.0
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 1, 2021
Closed on
Nov 18, 2021
Sold by
Granch Anita and Granch Stephen
Bought by
Boorsma Jason and Boorsma Belinda
Seller's Agent
Jill Rothwell
Five Star Real Estate (Eastown)
Buyer's Agent
Mark Jewell
Hanson Real Estate Group
List Price
$134,900
Sold Price
$135,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.07%
Total Days on Market
22
Current Estimated Value
$198,714

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$63,714
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.01%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 1, 2021
Closed on
Nov 17, 2021
Sold by
Jason Boorsma
Bought by
Jalas Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Jill Rothwell
Five Star Real Estate (Eastown)
Buyer's Agent
Mark Jewell
Hanson Real Estate Group
List Price
$134,900
Sold Price
$135,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.07%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 14, 2020
Closed on
Jun 15, 2020
Sold by
Vegter Sandi
Bought by
Granch Anita and Granch Stephen
Seller's Agent
Allison Koetsier
Compass Realty Services
Buyer's Agent
Jill Rothwell
Michigan Top Producers
List Price
$125,000
Sold Price
$125,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.57%
Original Mortgage
$112,500
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 31, 2008
Sold by
Vemar & Associates Llc
Bought by
Vegter Sandi
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
Boorsma Jason $135,000 Star Title Agency Llc
Jalas Properties Llc -- Star Title
Boorsma Jason $135,000 Star Title
Granch Anita $125,000 Pathway Title Agency Llc
Vegter Sandi -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Granch Anita $112,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/30/2025 01/30/25 Off Market $135,000 -- --
11/17/2021 11/17/21 Sold $135,000 +0.1% $105 / Sq Ft
10/23/2021 10/23/21 Pending -- -- --
10/01/2021 10/01/21 For Sale $134,900 +7.9% $105 / Sq Ft
06/15/2020 06/15/20 Sold $125,000 0.0% $98 / Sq Ft
05/14/2020 05/14/20 Pending -- -- --
05/14/2020 05/14/20 For Sale $125,000 -- $98 / 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
2024 $3,190 $79,100 $0 $0
2023 $3,164 $67,500 $0 $0
2022 $3,007 $58,000 $0 $0
2021 $2,782 $53,300 $0 $0
2020 $1,498 $47,200 $0 $0
2019 $1,628 $42,200 $0 $0
2018 $1,577 $32,100 $0 $0
2017 $1,451 $29,700 $0 $0
2016 $1,458 $27,300 $0 $0
2015 $1,389 $27,300 $0 $0
2013 -- $27,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Jill Rothwell

    Five Star Real Estate (Eastown)

  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Mark Jewell

    Hanson Real Estate Group

    1 in this area

    28 Total Sales

    Mark Jewell
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  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Allison Koetsier

    Compass Realty Services

    (616) 633-9445

    4 in this area

    138 Total Sales

    Allison Koetsier
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 21108761

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-19-182-011

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49503 Belknap Lookout

835 Lafayette Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 835 Lafayette Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 since 01 October 2021 and is currently estimated at $198,714, approximately $155 per square foot. This property was built in 1885. 835 Lafayette Ave NE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including East Leonard Elementary School, Riverside Middle School, and Union High School.

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