NOT LISTED FOR SALE

836 Merrifield St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Alger Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $270,000 - $331,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,404 Sq Ft
$217/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 04, 2016

Last sale price $105,000 $75 Per Sq Ft

Est. 191% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,834/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Wood Flooring
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 5-minute walk to Seymour Park

About This Home

As of March 2016

Very spacious, ready to move into Alger Heights home. The sellers have combined the charm and originality of this home with modern upgrades. Arched door ways, built ins, fresh paint and refinished hardwoods throughout. Basement is clean and dry and could be finished for even more living space.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Haan

Bellabay Realty LLC Listed on: 01/14/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Robbie Bosch

RE/MAX SunQuest Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,300

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • 5,040 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 45x112
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,404 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Laundry Chute

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,300

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1929
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 45x112
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1404.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2300.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1404.0
  • Laundry Features Laundry Chute: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1404.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 765.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 109900.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Chute
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size Area: 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: 45x112
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5040.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2300.0
  • Tax Year: 2015

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 14, 2016
Closed on
Mar 4, 2016
Sold by
Scholten Thomas Lee and Scholten Nella M
Bought by
Becker Meg E
Seller's Agent
Mark Haan
Bellabay Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Robbie Bosch
RE/MAX SunQuest Realty
List Price
$109,900
Sold Price
$105,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-4.46%
Current Estimated Value
$305,332

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$200,332
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.77%
Original Mortgage
$94,500
Outstanding Balance
$74,722
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$230,610

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 19, 2011
Closed on
Apr 4, 2012
Sold by
Wiseley Tod A and Wiseley Beth
Bought by
Scholten Thomas Lee and Scholten Nella M
Seller's Agent
Donald Feikema
Deverman Realty
Buyer's Agent
Julia Morton
RE/MAX Lakeshore
List Price
$65,000
Sold Price
$65,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.01%
Original Mortgage
$45,000
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 1991
Sold by
Mcgowan Linda K
Bought by
Wiseley Tod A Karen and Scholten Thomas Lee Nella M
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
Becker Meg E $105,000 Lighthouse Title Inc
Scholten Thomas Lee $65,000 Sun Title Agency Of Mi Llc
Wiseley Tod A Karen $64,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Becker Meg E $94,500
Previous Owner Scholten Thomas Lee $45,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/04/2016 03/04/16 Sold $105,000 -4.5% $75 / Sq Ft
01/17/2016 01/17/16 Pending -- -- --
01/14/2016 01/14/16 For Sale $109,900 +69.1% $78 / Sq Ft
04/04/2012 04/04/12 Sold $65,000 0.0% $46 / Sq Ft
11/30/2011 11/30/11 Pending -- -- --
09/19/2011 09/19/11 For Sale $65,000 -- $46 / 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 $2,585 $139,100 $0 $0
2024 $2,585 $133,900 $0 $0
2023 $2,623 $116,400 $0 $0
2022 $2,490 $102,100 $0 $0
2021 $2,435 $92,600 $0 $0
2020 $2,327 $83,700 $0 $0
2019 $2,438 $76,300 $0 $0
2018 $2,354 $68,600 $0 $0
2017 $2,241 $58,900 $0 $0
2016 $1,594 $54,800 $0 $0
2015 $2,301 $54,800 $0 $0
2013 -- $43,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Mark Haan

    Bellabay Realty LLC

  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Robbie Bosch

    RE/MAX Michigan

  • Karen Jason-Gill

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    Karen Jason-Gill

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (616) 292-3712

    29 Total Sales

    Karen Jason-Gill
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  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Donald Feikema

    Deverman Realty

  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Julia Morton

    RE/MAX Michigan

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  • M

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2012

    Michael Smarszcz

    RE/MAX Michigan

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 16001644

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-08-106-011

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49507 Alger Heights

836 Merrifield St SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 836 Merrifield St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 since 14 January 2016 and is currently estimated at $305,332, approximately $217 per square foot. This property was built in 1929. 836 Merrifield St SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Brookside Elementary School, Alger Middle School, and Ottawa Hills High School.

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