NOT LISTED FOR SALE

849 Barbara St NW Grand Rapids, MI 49544

Alpine Center Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $224,000 - $289,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,347 Sq Ft
$190/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 29, 2017

Last sale price $129,000 $96 Per Sq Ft

Est. 98% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,551/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Recreation Room
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Cul-De-Sac

About This Home

As of September 2017

Lovely 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom Cape Cod with hardwood floors. Lower level could be a future bedroom or family room. Located on a quiet cul de sac street and close to shopping, restaurants, Alpine Ave and Hwy 96 and 131 exchange. The home has newer windows and furnace. The upstairs bedroom is huge. Slicers to a large deck overlooking a private back yard. Kenowa Hills schools. Call today for your private showing.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Douglas Hansen

Five Star Real Estate (Grandv) License #6502403883 Listed on: 08/14/2017

Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)

Last Buyer's Agent

Kyle Visser

Reside Grand Rapids License #6502432810

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,205

Year Built

  • Built in 1946

Lot Details

  • 8,253 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 63 x 131
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,347 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Range
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Location

  • Mineral Rights Excluded

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,205

Year Built

Built in 1946

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1946
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Architectural Style Cape Cod: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 1347.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 124900.0
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Size Area: 0.19
  • Lot Dimensions: 63 x 131
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8253.0
  • Zoning Description: res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1205.0
  • Tax Year: 2017

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 14, 2017
Closed on
Sep 29, 2017
Sold by
Girven Timothy A and Girven Sharon M
Bought by
Spencer Cody J and Wellever Jacob L
Seller's Agent
Douglas Hansen
Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)
Buyer's Agent
Kyle Visser
Reside Grand Rapids
List Price
$124,900
Sold Price
$129,000
Premium/Discount to List
$4,100
3.28%
Current Estimated Value
$255,473

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$126,473
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.24%
Original Mortgage
$122,550
Outstanding Balance
$103,205
Interest Rate
3.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$152,268

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 20, 2015
Sold by
Anderson Lindsy and Gilley Kyle
Bought by
Girven Timothy A and Girven Sharon M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$75,000
Interest Rate
3.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 2015
Sold by
Anderson Lindsy and Gilley Kyle
Bought by
Girven Timothy A and Girven Sharon M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2010
Sold by
Sanchez Abel and Schwallier Paul
Bought by
Anderson Lindsy and Gilley Kyle

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$78,937
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 1997
Sold by
Jerls Carol J
Bought by
Sanchez Abel and Anderson Lindsey

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 1990
Sold by
Luckey Virginia L
Bought by
Jerls Carol Jean and Anderson Lindsey
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
Spencer Cody J $129,000 Star Title Agency Llc
Girven Timothy A -- None Available
Girven Timothy A -- None Available
Anderson Lindsy $80,000 Midstate Title Agency Llc
Sanchez Abel $71,500 --
Jerls Carol Jean $41,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Spencer Cody J $122,550
Previous Owner Girven Timothy A $75,000
Previous Owner Anderson Lindsy $78,937
Previous Owner Sanchez Abel $96,000
Previous Owner Sanchez Abel $12,000
Previous Owner Sanchez Abel $94,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/29/2017 09/29/17 Sold $129,000 +3.3% $96 / Sq Ft
08/26/2017 08/26/17 Pending -- -- --
08/14/2017 08/14/17 For Sale $124,900 -- $93 / 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 $1,541 $105,400 $0 $0
2024 $1,541 $86,900 $0 $0
2023 $1,434 $74,000 $0 $0
2022 $1,543 $68,900 $0 $0
2021 $1,503 $63,300 $0 $0
2020 $1,319 $58,100 $0 $0
2019 $1,980 $53,200 $0 $0
2018 $1,599 $50,100 $0 $0
2017 $1,206 $47,900 $0 $0
2016 $1,159 $46,000 $0 $0
2015 $1,288 $46,000 $0 $0
2013 -- $37,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Douglas Hansen

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Douglas Hansen

    Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)

    (616) 485-8955

    40 Total Sales

    Douglas Hansen
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  • Kyle Visser

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Kyle Visser

    Reside Grand Rapids

    (616) 419-9637

    1 in this area

    530 Total Sales

    Kyle Visser
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 17038228

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-13-11-230-016

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49544 Alpine Center

849 Barbara St NW, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 849 Barbara St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544 since 14 August 2017 and is currently estimated at $255,473, approximately $189 per square foot. This property was built in 1946. 849 Barbara St NW is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School, Kenowa Hills Middle School, and Kenowa Hills High School.

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