NOT LISTED FOR SALE

851 Capen St NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Estimated Value: $255,000 - $290,538

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,503 Sq Ft
$184/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 09, 2022

Last sale price $235,000 $156 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,848/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of June 2022

Charming 3 bedroom home, seconds away from Medical Mile and downtown! Beautiful brick exterior that leads you in to the gorgeous hardwood floors and arched-doorways! 2 bedrooms on the main level, accompanied by a full-bath, and another bedroom on the second floor. Single stall garage adds to the private backyard that is completely fenced in. All offers due Tuesday (5/24) by 2 pm!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christopher Summers

Polaris Real Estate LLC License #6501429827 Listed on: 05/19/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa Scholten

West Edge Real Estate License #6501407094

West Edge Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,474

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 6,621 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 53x125

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,503 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,474

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1951
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1503.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • List Price: 239000.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

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
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Size Area: 0.15
  • Lot Dimensions: 53x125
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6621.0
  • Zoning Description: res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1473.62
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 19, 2022
Closed on
Jun 9, 2022
Sold by
Audrey Langejans
Bought by
Schlosser Leah
Seller's Agent
Christopher Summers
Polaris Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Scholten
West Edge Real Estate
List Price
$239,000
Sold Price
$235,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-1.67%
Total Days on Market
5
Current Estimated Value
$276,385

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$41,385
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.52%
Original Mortgage
$227,950
Outstanding Balance
$219,021
Interest Rate
5.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$56,761

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 25, 2021
Closed on
Apr 20, 2021
Sold by
Wagamon Dylan T and Wagamon Carey E
Bought by
Langejans Audrey
Seller's Agent
Kyle Visser
Reside Grand Rapids
Buyer's Agent
Christopher Summers
Polaris Real Estate LLC
List Price
$169,900
Sold Price
$201,000
Premium/Discount to List
$31,100
18.3%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.69%
Original Mortgage
$190,950
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 2004
Sold by
Turner Christopher A and Myers Stacey L
Bought by
Wagamon Dylan T and Wagamon Carey E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$116,303
Interest Rate
5.93%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 2003
Sold by
Turner Christopher A
Bought by
Turner Christopher A and Myers Stacey L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$77,650
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 1999
Sold by
Graf Est and Graf Turner C
Bought by
Wagamon Turner C and Wagamon Dylan T Carey E
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
Schlosser Leah $235,000 Sun Title
Langejans Audrey $201,000 None Available
Wagamon Dylan T $119,900 --
Turner Christopher A -- --
Wagamon Turner C $78,600 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Schlosser Leah $227,950
Previous Owner Langejans Audrey $190,950
Previous Owner Wagamon Dylan T $100,550
Previous Owner Wagamon Dylan T $116,303
Previous Owner Turner Christopher A $77,650
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/09/2022 06/09/22 Sold $235,000 -1.7% $156 / Sq Ft
05/24/2022 05/24/22 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2022 05/19/22 For Sale $239,000 +18.9% $159 / Sq Ft
04/20/2021 04/20/21 Sold $201,000 +18.3% $174 / Sq Ft
03/29/2021 03/29/21 Pending -- -- --
03/25/2021 03/25/21 For Sale $169,900 -- $147 / 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
2024 $3,549 $124,100 $0 $0
2023 $3,589 $106,600 $0 $0
2022 $3,216 $95,500 $0 $0
2021 $1,474 $86,900 $0 $0
2020 $2,186 $79,600 $0 $0
2019 $2,238 $69,600 $0 $0
2018 $2,169 $62,900 $0 $0
2017 $2,116 $49,400 $0 $0
2016 $2,127 $46,800 $0 $0
2015 $2,026 $46,800 $0 $0
2013 -- $38,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Christopher Summers

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Christopher Summers

    Polaris Real Estate LLC

    (734) 417-3931

    52 Total Sales

    Christopher Summers
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  • Lisa Scholten

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Lisa Scholten

    West Edge Real Estate

    (616) 218-8911

    32 Total Sales

    Lisa Scholten
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  • Kyle Visser

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Kyle Visser

    Reside Grand Rapids

    (616) 419-9637

    527 Total Sales

    Kyle Visser
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  • Christian Huyge

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Christian Huyge

    Polaris Real Estate LLC

    (616) 889-8800

    199 Total Sales

    Christian Huyge
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 22019012

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-20-305-015

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49503

851 Capen St NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 851 Capen St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 since 19 May 2022 and is currently estimated at $276,385, approximately $183 per square foot. This property was built in 1951. 851 Capen St NE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including East Leonard Elementary School, Riverside Middle School, and Union High School.

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