NOT LISTED FOR SALE

853 Joslin St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Alger Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $230,000 - $318,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,519 Sq Ft
$185/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 19, 2024

Last sale price $278,000 $183 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,617/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch
  • 3-minute walk to Seymour Park

About This Home

As of April 2024

Wow, this Alger Heights home is stunning and full of charm and character! The covered porch is a great spot for entertaining guests or sipping your morning coffee. The main floor features one bedroom and a bonus room that can be used as an office, nursery, or craft room. Upstairs, you will find two more bedrooms, a sitting room and a half bath. This home does not lack storage and offers a two-stall garage. If you feel like going for a walk you are ½ mile from the Old Goat, Ken's Market, Brass Ring Brewery, a few parks, and more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Diane (DJ) Stark Blocksma

Keller Williams GR East License #6501420169 Listed on: 03/21/2024

Keller Williams GR East

Last Buyer's Agent

Scott Bradford

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH) License #6501377797

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,501

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • 5,009 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 45x112
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,519 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,501

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1928
  • 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: 1519.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1500.84
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Roofing:Asphalt2: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1519.0
  • Laundry Features In Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1519.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 867.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 250000.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size Area: 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: 45X112
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5009.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1500.84
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 21, 2024
Closed on
Apr 19, 2024
Sold by
Macdonald Mary C and Jones Mary C
Bought by
Belanger Michelle and Burt Brian
Seller's Agent
Diane (DJ) Stark Blocksma
Keller Williams GR East
Buyer's Agent
Scott Bradford
RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH)
List Price
$250,000
Sold Price
$278,000
Premium/Discount to List
$28,000
11.2%
Views
63
Current Estimated Value
$281,747

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$3,747
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.92%
Original Mortgage
$269,660
Outstanding Balance
$265,523
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$16,224

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 2005
Sold by
Schenkel William D and Schenkel Bethany
Bought by
Macdonald Mary C and Macdonald Annmarie L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$118,146
Interest Rate
6.36%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 14, 2003
Sold by
Walter David P and Heuschele Dawn K
Bought by
Schenkel William D and Schenkel Bethany

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$69,760
Interest Rate
5.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 1998
Sold by
Walter Shprd
Bought by
Walter and Walter Heuschl

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 1990
Sold by
Rarick Rarick D D and Rarick Shepard L
Bought by
Macdonald Mary Claire Annmarie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 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
Belanger Michelle $278,000 First American Title
Macdonald Mary C $120,000 Metropolitan Title Co
Schenkel William D $87,200 Metropolitan Title Company
Walter $86,000 --
Macdonald Mary Claire Annmarie $59,000 --
-- $38,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Belanger Michelle $269,660
Previous Owner Macdonald Mary C $118,146
Previous Owner Schenkel William D $69,760
Closed Schenkel William D $17,440
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/19/2024 04/19/24 Sold $278,000 +11.2% $183 / Sq Ft
03/26/2024 03/26/24 Pending -- -- --
03/21/2024 03/21/24 For Sale $250,000 -- $165 / 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 $1,475 $111,000 $0 $0
2024 $1,475 $105,800 $0 $0
2023 $1,497 $91,300 $0 $0
2022 $1,421 $80,000 $0 $0
2021 $1,389 $72,600 $0 $0
2020 $1,328 $64,400 $0 $0
2019 $1,343 $58,800 $0 $0
2018 $1,343 $54,200 $0 $0
2017 $1,308 $48,300 $0 $0
2016 $1,323 $45,000 $0 $0
2015 $1,231 $45,000 $0 $0
2013 -- $36,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Diane (DJ) Stark Blocksma

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Diane (DJ) Stark Blocksma

    Keller Williams GR East

    (616) 446-9317

    1 in this area

    72 Total Sales

    Diane (DJ) Stark Blocksma
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  • Scott Bradford

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Scott Bradford

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (616) 551-9735

    3 in this area

    167 Total Sales

    Scott Bradford
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 24013603

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-08-106-040

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49507 Alger Heights

853 Joslin St SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 853 Joslin St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 since 21 March 2024 and is currently estimated at $281,747, approximately $185 per square foot. This property was built in 1928. 853 Joslin 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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