NOT LISTED FOR SALE

840 Merrifield St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Alger Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $219,000 - $289,173

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,672 Sq Ft
$158/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 18, 2023

Last sale price $249,500 $149 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,725/month

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Screened Porch
  • Living Room
  • 5-minute walk to Seymour Park

About This Home

As of April 2023

SOLD BEFORE BROADCAST

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Deering

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (Stndl) License #6502380327 Listed on: 03/13/2023

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (Stndl)

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Deering

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (Stndl) License #6502380327 Listed on: 03/13/2023

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (Stndl)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,743

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 5,053 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 45x112
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,672 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,743

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1926
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1672.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 250000.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: 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
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size Area: 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: 45x112
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5053.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1743.0
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 13, 2023
Closed on
Apr 18, 2023
Sold by
Edema Alex
Bought by
Dehaan Nicolas H
Seller's Agent
Mark Deering
RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (Stndl)
Buyer's Agent
Mark Deering
RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (Stndl)
List Price
$250,000
Sold Price
$249,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$500
-0.2%
Current Estimated Value
$264,043

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$14,543
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.63%
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Outstanding Balance
$156,209
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Estimated Equity
$107,834

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 2017
Sold by
Conroy David J
Bought by
Edema Alex

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$133,000
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2015
Sold by
Matrix Financial Services Corporation
Bought by
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2014
Sold by
Sylvester Wanda and Thomas James L
Bought by
Matrix Financial Services Corporation

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2008
Sold by
Kober Kristine K and Arnold Kristine K
Bought by
Sylvester Wanda and Thomas James L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$77,710
Interest Rate
5.73%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 1987

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 1982

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 1980
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
Dehaan Nicolas H $249,500 Chicago Title
Edema Alex $140,000 West Michigan Realtors Title
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development -- Attorney
Matrix Financial Services Corporation $89,897 None Available
Sylvester Wanda $77,750 Metropolitan Title Company
-- $36,800 --
-- $32,000 --
-- $27,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Dehaan Nicolas H $160,000
Previous Owner Edema Alex $133,000
Previous Owner Sylvester Wanda $77,710
Previous Owner Kober Kristine K $20,000
Previous Owner Kober Kristine K $65,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/18/2023 04/18/23 Sold $249,500 -0.2% $149 / Sq Ft
03/13/2023 03/13/23 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2023 03/13/23 For Sale $250,000 +284.0% $150 / Sq Ft
11/23/2016 11/23/16 Sold $65,100 -6.3% $39 / Sq Ft
10/27/2016 10/27/16 Pending -- -- --
10/25/2016 10/25/16 For Sale $69,500 -- $42 / 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 $3,054 $101,800 $0 $0
2024 $3,054 $96,300 $0 $0
2023 $1,779 $82,700 $0 $0
2022 $1,744 $71,100 $0 $0
2021 $1,706 $64,300 $0 $0
2020 $1,631 $57,000 $0 $0
2019 $1,708 $52,000 $0 $0
2018 $1,649 $47,400 $0 $0
2017 $2,210 $36,800 $0 $0
2016 $1,556 $34,500 $0 $0
2015 $955 $34,500 $0 $0
2013 -- $28,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mark Deering

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Mark Deering

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (616) 292-6215

    4 in this area

    331 Total Sales

    Mark Deering
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    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    William Burns

    EXP Realty LLC

    (616) 498-8260

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  • Michael Childress

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Michael Childress

    Childress & Associates Realty

    (616) 893-1672

    2 in this area

    164 Total Sales

    Michael Childress
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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Robert Haughton

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 23007210

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-08-106-012

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49507 Alger Heights

840 Merrifield St SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 840 Merrifield St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 since 13 March 2023 and is currently estimated at $264,043, approximately $157 per square foot. This property was built in 1926. 840 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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