NOT LISTED FOR SALE

838 Valley Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504

West Grand Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $240,508 - $276,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
968 Sq Ft
$260/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 31, 2019

Last sale price $140,000 $145 Per Sq Ft

Est. 80% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,481/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Screened Porch
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • High Speed Internet
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 4-minute walk to Valley Fields Neighborhood Park

About This Home

As of October 2019

COME VIEW THIS 2 BEDROOM 1 BATH HOME LOCATED IN THE WONDERFUL CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS. KITCHEN AND BATHROOM HAVE BEEN RECENTLY UPDATED. NEWER ROOF ON HOME AND GARAGE. THE ROOF ON THE HOME STRUCTURE COMES WITH A ONE TIME TRANSFERABLE WARRANTY. NICE COVERED FRONT PORCH!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brian Brinkert

Five Star Real Estate (White) Listed on: 09/17/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Jordan Puffer

Keller Williams GR North (Main) License #6501414000

Keller Williams GR North (Main)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,390

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 4,428 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 41 x 108
  • Property is zoned RS, RS

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Screened Porch
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Natural lighting in basement

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,390

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1950
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 41 X 108
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 968.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1389.67
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RS
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: 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
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Substructure:Daylight: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 768.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Broadband, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Daylight, Full
  • LivingArea: 968.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 200.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 768.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 200.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • List Price: 139900.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): 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

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Lot Size Area: 0.1
  • Lot Dimensions: 41 X 108
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4428.0
  • Zoning Description: RS
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1389.67
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 17, 2019
Closed on
Oct 31, 2019
Sold by
Snyder Eric R
Bought by
Guinn Joshua Peter
Seller's Agent
Brian Brinkert
Five Star Real Estate (White)
Buyer's Agent
Jordan Puffer
Keller Williams GR North (Main)
List Price
$154,900
Sold Price
$140,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-9.62%
Current Estimated Value
$251,377

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$111,377
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.70%
Original Mortgage
$133,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2005
Sold by
Evans Pearl
Bought by
Snyder Eric R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$96,400
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 1998
Sold by
Szymko Evans
Bought by
Snyder Evans P and Snyder Eric R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 1993
Sold by
Szymko Dykstra
Bought by
Snyder Eric R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 1986
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
Guinn Joshua Peter $140,000 None Available
Snyder Eric R $96,400 --
Snyder Evans P -- --
Snyder Eric R $57,000 --
-- $18,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Guinn Joshua Peter $131,000
Closed Guinn Joshua Peter $133,000
Previous Owner Snyder Eric R $83,600
Previous Owner Snyder Eric R $96,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/31/2019 10/31/19 Sold $140,000 -9.6% $145 / Sq Ft
09/25/2019 09/25/19 Pending -- -- --
09/17/2019 09/17/19 For Sale $154,900 -- $160 / 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 $1,703 $86,900 $0 $0
2024 $1,703 $79,800 $0 $0
2023 $1,727 $68,800 $0 $0
2022 $1,640 $58,600 $0 $0
2021 $1,604 $52,100 $0 $0
2020 $1,533 $46,500 $0 $0
2019 $1,434 $42,400 $0 $0
2018 $1,390 $38,000 $0 $0
2017 $1,356 $32,700 $0 $0
2016 $1,362 $28,900 $0 $0
2015 $1,298 $28,900 $0 $0
2013 -- $24,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Brian Brinkert

    Five Star Real Estate (White)

  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Jordan Puffer

    Keller Williams GR North (Main)

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 19045516

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-13-23-184-002

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49504 West Grand

838 Valley Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 838 Valley Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 since 17 September 2019 and is currently estimated at $251,377, approximately $259 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 838 Valley 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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