$65,100
SOLD NOV 23, 2016

840 Merrifield St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Alger Heights Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,672 Sq Ft
5,040 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$39 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of April 2023

HUD HOME! This homes is just one block from Garfield park and only 15 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids. The house contains wood flooring and a full basement. Sold AS IS by elec bid only. FHA Case #263-434184. For information regarding this property, including bid deadlines, please visit www.hudhomestore.com

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Childress

Childress & Associates Realty License #6502350386 Listed on: 10/25/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Robert Haughton

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,504

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

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

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • REO, home is currently bank or lender owned

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,504

Year Built

Built in 1926

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: 1926
  • 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: 1672.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1503.95
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RES
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Sale Conditions:REOBank Owned: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 836.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Special Features: RealEstateOwned
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1672.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 836.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 836.0
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 836.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 69500.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: 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
  • 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: 1503.95
  • Tax Year: 2016

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
$267,978

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$18,478
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.50%
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

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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $249,500 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $140,000 West Michigan Realtors Title
Warranty Deed -- Attorney
Sheriffs Deed $89,897 None Available
Warranty Deed $77,750 Metropolitan Title Company
Deed $36,800 --
Deed $32,000 --
Deed $27,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $160,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $133,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $77,710 FHA
Previous Owner $20,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $65,600 Unknown
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

    3 in this area

    327 Total Sales

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    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    William Burns

    EXP Realty LLC

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  • Michael Childress

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Michael Childress

    Childress & Associates Realty

    (616) 893-1672

    2 in this area

    167 Total Sales

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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: 16051096

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 and is currently priced at $65,100, approximately $38 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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