NOT LISTED FOR SALE

853 Lafayette Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Belknap Lookout Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $172,000 - $212,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
940 Sq Ft
$202/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 21, 2014

Last sale price $13,900 $15 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1,265% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,168/month

40 Days on Market

About This Home

As of October 2014

Kent County Land Bank property. Great opportunity for buyer looking to build sweat equity. Special rehab financing through Founders Bank. Ask your listing agent for details. Seller will not respond to offers until the home has been on the market for 20 days. Offers must include a written renovation plan, written statement regarding the ability of the buyer to complete the renovations, and proof of financing to complete the purchase and renovation. Buyers cannot be in arrears for property taxes with the local unit of government on any other real estate. Buyers must complete the basic requirements for the Grand Rapids Certificate of Compliance for occupancy. The intent is to ensure public health, safety and welfare of occupants. Sale is subject to seller receiving clear title. Closing not ab

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Juanita Buskard

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (Wyomg) Listed on: 08/14/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Scott Fortier

Own GR.Net LLC License #6502375741

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,238

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 4,356 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 940 Sq Ft Home
  • Michigan Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,238

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 940.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 14900.0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Topography: {"Level":true}

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Lot Size Area: 0.1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4356.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 14, 2014
Closed on
Oct 21, 2014
Sold by
Kent County Land Bank Authority
Bought by
Lafayette Street Llc
Seller's Agent
Juanita Buskard
RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (Wyomg)
Buyer's Agent
Scott Fortier
Own GR.Net LLC
List Price
$19,900
Sold Price
$13,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,000
-30.15%
Total Days on Market
40
Current Estimated Value
$189,790

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$175,890
Avg. Annual Appreciation
26.89%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2014
Sold by
City Of Grand Rapids
Bought by
Kent County Land Bank Authority

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 2014
Sold by
Parrish Kenneth D
Bought by
City Of Grand Rapids

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2010
Sold by
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development
Bought by
Hull Carlos

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 9, 2009
Sold by
Countrywide Home Loans Inc
Bought by
The Secretary Of Housing & Urban Develop

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 2008
Sold by
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems
Bought by
Countrywide Home Loans Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 8, 2008
Sold by
Ampuero Kleber A and Ampuero Sonnia C
Bought by
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 2004
Sold by
Whitney Randy L and Whitney Deasera
Bought by
Ampuero Kleber A and Ampuero Sonnia C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$51,688
Interest Rate
5.77%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 1993
Sold by
Folkema Mary J
Bought by
Whitney Randy L and Hull Carlos

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 1993
Bought by
Whitney Randy L Folkema Mary J and Hull Carlos

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 1985
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
Lafayette Street Llc $13,900 Sun Title Agency Of Mi Llc
Kent County Land Bank Authority $967,728 None Available
City Of Grand Rapids -- None Available
Hull Carlos $7,000 None Available
The Secretary Of Housing & Urban Develop -- None Available
Countrywide Home Loans Inc -- None Available
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems $52,110 None Available
Ampuero Kleber A $52,500 --
Whitney Randy L -- --
Whitney Randy L Folkema Mary J $23,500 --
-- $12,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Ampuero Kleber A $51,688
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/21/2014 10/21/14 Sold $13,900 -30.2% $15 / Sq Ft
09/23/2014 09/23/14 Pending -- -- --
08/14/2014 08/14/14 For Sale $19,900 -- $21 / 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 $1,238 $76,700 $0 $0
2023 $1,228 $64,900 $0 $0
2022 $1,167 $55,900 $0 $0
2021 $1,138 $51,200 $0 $0
2020 $1,099 $45,300 $0 $0
2019 $1,126 $40,500 $0 $0
2018 $1,140 $31,100 $0 $0
2017 $1,065 $20,000 $0 $0
2016 $1,070 $26,500 $0 $0
2015 $1,355 $26,500 $0 $0
2013 -- $26,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Juanita Buskard

    RE/MAX Michigan

  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Scott Fortier

    Own GR.Net LLC

    (616) 248-0141

    1 in this area

    17 Total Sales

    Scott Fortier
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 14047085

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-19-182-006

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49503 Belknap Lookout

853 Lafayette Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 853 Lafayette Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 since 14 August 2014 and is currently estimated at $189,790, approximately $201 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 853 Lafayette Ave 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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