NOT LISTED FOR SALE

837 Van Buren Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504

West Grand Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $227,000 - $304,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,896 Sq Ft
$146/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 06, 2023

Last sale price $265,100 $140 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,763/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • 5-minute walk to Valley Fields Neighborhood Park

About This Home

As of October 2023

Welcome home to this adorable West Grand 1 1/2 story charmer! This 4-bdrm, 2 bath house, located in GR's desirable westside, exudes timeless character, and offers an opportunity for sweat equity. Inside you will be greeted by the warmth & charm that only a vintage home can offer. Enjoy the natural light, taller ceilings, & original hardwood floors that make this home unique. The main features 2 bedrooms & full bath, formal dining, and a good-sized kitchen with eat-in potential. The upstairs provides the opportunity for a private oasis as a large bedroom or hang-out space. However the real highlight is the remodeled basement, completed just 2 years ago. With the addition of a large full bathroom & laundry area, a 4th bedroom, a 5th non-conforming bedroom or home office, and tankless energy efficient water heater this house is a rare find at this price point. Don't miss your chance to own in Grand Rapids best side, and make this house your dream home today! Showings to begin Fri. 9/8 at 5:00 PM & Offers due Monday 9/11 at 12:00 PM.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sarah DeRooy

City2Shore Real Estate (GR) License #6501368391 Listed on: 09/07/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Garrett Kirby

Five Star Real Estate (Walker) License #6501423615

Five Star Real Estate (Walker)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,325

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 5,387 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 41 x 107
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • 1 Bedroom in Basement

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Mineral Rights

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,325

Year Built

Built in 1941

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: 1941
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 41 x 107
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1896.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1325.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: residential
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • 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
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Water Heater:Tankless: Yes
  • Mineral Rights:Yes: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:High-Speed Internet: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1496.0
  • 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: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1896.0
  • Window Features: Screens, Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Bedrooms: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Full Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 400.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 978.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 400.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 249900.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • 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:Deck(s): Yes

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

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, High-Speed Internet
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size Area: 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: 41 x 107
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5387.0
  • Zoning Description: residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1325.0
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 7, 2023
Closed on
Oct 6, 2023
Sold by
Fleser Marshall J and Fleser Alicia L
Bought by
Trieu Kristin
Seller's Agent
Sarah DeRooy
City2Shore Real Estate (GR)
Buyer's Agent
Garrett Kirby
Five Star Real Estate (Walker)
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$265,100
Premium/Discount to List
$15,200
6.08%
Views
51
Current Estimated Value
$277,098

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$11,998
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.32%
Original Mortgage
$140,100
Outstanding Balance
$137,376
Interest Rate
7.18%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$139,722

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 3, 2012
Closed on
Mar 8, 2013
Sold by
Schooley Jason A and Schooley Sarah
Bought by
Fleser Marshall J and Fleser Alicia L
Seller's Agent
Kathryn Ladewig-Hatch
Real Estate Exchange GR LLC - I
Buyer's Agent
Sarah DeRooy
City2Shore Real Estate (GR)
List Price
$94,900
Sold Price
$93,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,000
-1.05%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.30%
Original Mortgage
$92,198
Interest Rate
3.49%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 14, 2005
Sold by
Tobar Jesse and Tobar Joan M
Bought by
Schooley Jason A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$99,300
Interest Rate
5.77%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 1998
Sold by
Dunne Joan M
Bought by
Tobar Jesse Joan M and Fleser Marshall J Alicia L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 1994
Sold by
Wolfston Wolfston P P and Wolfston Dunne J
Bought by
Fleser Marshall J Alicia L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 3, 1990
Sold by
Melton Melton C C and Melton Wolfston P
Bought by
Fleser Marshall J Alicia L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 2, 1990
Sold by
Melton Melton C C and Melton Wolfson P
Bought by
Fleser Marshall J Alicia L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 1990
Sold by
Skalandis Est and Skalandis Melton
Bought by
Fleser Marshall J Alicia L
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
Trieu Kristin $265,100 Lighthouse Title
Fleser Marshall J $93,900 None Available
Schooley Jason A $99,300 --
Tobar Jesse Joan M -- --
Fleser Marshall J Alicia L $68,500 --
Fleser Marshall J Alicia L $49,000 --
Fleser Marshall J Alicia L $49,000 --
Fleser Marshall J Alicia L $41,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Trieu Kristin $140,100
Previous Owner Fleser Alicia $146,011
Previous Owner Fleser Marshall J $92,198
Previous Owner Schooley Jason A $90,600
Previous Owner Schooley Jason A $99,300
Previous Owner Tobar Jesse $64,121
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/06/2023 10/06/23 Sold $265,100 +6.1% $140 / Sq Ft
09/11/2023 09/11/23 Pending -- -- --
09/07/2023 09/07/23 For Sale $249,900 +166.1% $132 / Sq Ft
03/08/2013 03/08/13 Sold $93,900 -1.1% $63 / Sq Ft
01/31/2013 01/31/13 Pending -- -- --
12/03/2012 12/03/12 For Sale $94,900 -- $63 / 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 $3,177 $108,300 $0 $0
2024 $3,177 $100,200 $0 $0
2023 $1,325 $87,000 $0 $0
2022 $1,258 $74,200 $0 $0
2021 $1,230 $66,100 $0 $0
2020 $1,176 $58,800 $0 $0
2019 $1,232 $53,500 $0 $0
2018 $1,190 $46,500 $0 $0
2017 $1,158 $39,700 $0 $0
2016 $1,141 $34,900 $0 $0
2015 $1,061 $34,900 $0 $0
2013 -- $29,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sarah DeRooy

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Sarah DeRooy

    City2Shore Real Estate (GR)

    (616) 204-7896

    2 in this area

    36 Total Sales

    Sarah DeRooy
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Garrett Kirby

    Five Star Real Estate (Walker)

    (616) 902-5933

    1 in this area

    95 Total Sales

    Garrett Kirby
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  • Vito Dolci Jr

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Vito Dolci Jr

    Five Star Real Estate (Walker)

    (616) 791-1010

    7 in this area

    325 Total Sales

    Vito Dolci Jr
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    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Kathryn Ladewig-Hatch

    Real Estate Exchange GR LLC - I

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 23132930

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-13-23-184-008

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49504 West Grand

837 Van Buren Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 837 Van Buren Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 since 07 September 2023 and is currently estimated at $277,098, approximately $146 per square foot. This property was built in 1941. 837 Van Buren Ave NW is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Westwood Middle School, Union High School, and NexTech High School.

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