NOT LISTED FOR SALE

853 Prospect Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Belknap Lookout Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $219,000 - $276,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,250 Sq Ft
$195/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 01, 2021

Last sale price $179,900 $144 Per Sq Ft

Est. 35% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,494/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Mud Room
  • Kitchen Island
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of June 2021

Perfect opportunity to live in the ever popular Belknap neighborhood! Within close proximity to the medical mile, easy access to freeway, parks, restaurants and downtown! This 3+ bedroom 1 and 1/4 bath bungalow is great for personal use or investment income. Recently remodeled and turn key ready! Newer roof, replacement windows, plumbing, 200 amp service, carpet and
LVP flooring, granite in kitchen, newer stainless steel appliances, freshly painted interior, and lots of charm! Detached 2-stall garage (with opener) is accessed from alley w/flex space above garage. Finished space in lower level with large laundry room, 1/4 bathroom, and 2 storage rooms. Walk-out lower level to terraced ''park like'' private back yard. This home is certified for
rental insurance. Offers will be considered immediately. Easy to show!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ami Giusti

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Cascade) Listed on: 05/04/2021

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Cascade)

Co-Listed By

Kristine Brady

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Cascade)

Last Buyer's Agent

Josh Livingston

JH Realty Partners

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,738

Year Built

  • Built in 1946

Lot Details

  • 6,360 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 124.205x50x124.205x50
  • Shrub
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Mud Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,738

Year Built

Built in 1946

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1946
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 124.205x50x124.205x50
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1250.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1738.48
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1000.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Center Island
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1250.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 3.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Half Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 250.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 250.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 179900.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

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

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Size Area: 0.15
  • Lot Dimensions: 124.205x50x124.205x50
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6360.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1738.48
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 4, 2021
Closed on
Jun 1, 2021
Sold by
Rose Tara
Bought by
Ritsema Collin
Seller's Agent
Ami Giusti
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Cascade)
Buyer's Agent
Josh Livingston
JH Realty Partners
List Price
$179,900
Sold Price
$179,900
Current Estimated Value
$243,581

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$63,681
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.30%
Original Mortgage
$161,910
Outstanding Balance
$147,544
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$86,096

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 2021
Sold by
Bill Watts Llc
Bought by
Rose Tara

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 2015
Sold by
Artesian Group Llc
Bought by
Bill Watts Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 2014
Sold by
Rdg Fund 5 Llc
Bought by
Artesian Group Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 9, 2014
Closed on
May 8, 2014
Sold by
Kent County Land Bank Authority
Bought by
Rdg Fund 5 Llc
Seller's Agent
Daniel Sippel
Keller Williams GR East
Buyer's Agent
Daniel Sippel
Keller Williams GR East
List Price
$13,000
Sold Price
$13,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
28.98%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 2013
Sold by
City Of Grand Rapids
Bought by
Kent County Land Bank Authority

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2013
Sold by
Parrish Kenneth D
Bought by
City Of Grand Rapids

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 1996
Sold by
Hmtwn Prop and Nicholls Hmtwn
Bought by
Kent Nicholls and Kent County Land Bank Authorit

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 1996
Bought by
Hmtwn Rlty and Kent County Land Bank Authorit
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
Ritsema Collin $179,900 Title Resource Agency
Rose Tara -- None Available
Bill Watts Llc $50,000 None Available
Artesian Group Llc $25,000 None Available
Rdg Fund 5 Llc $13,000 Sun Title Agency Of Mi Llc
Kent County Land Bank Authority -- None Available
City Of Grand Rapids $4,500 None Available
Kent Nicholls $43,000 --
Hmtwn Rlty $29,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ritsema Collin $161,910
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/01/2021 06/01/21 Sold $179,900 0.0% $144 / Sq Ft
05/05/2021 05/05/21 Pending -- -- --
05/04/2021 05/04/21 For Sale $179,900 +1283.8% $144 / Sq Ft
05/08/2014 05/08/14 Sold $13,000 0.0% $13 / Sq Ft
04/09/2014 04/09/14 Pending -- -- --
04/09/2014 04/09/14 For Sale $13,000 -- $13 / 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 $2,129 $93,900 $0 $0
2024 $2,129 $83,500 $0 $0
2023 $2,160 $70,800 $0 $0
2022 $2,210 $60,900 $0 $0
2021 $1,126 $55,800 $0 $0
2020 $1,670 $49,400 $0 $0
2019 $1,710 $44,200 $0 $0
2018 $1,658 $36,600 $0 $0
2017 $1,617 $17,500 $0 $0
2016 $936 $30,500 $0 $0
2015 $1,639 $30,500 $0 $0
2013 -- $30,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Ami Giusti

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Cascade)

    (616) 514-3000

    4 in this area

    58 Total Sales

    Ami Giusti
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Kristine Brady

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Cascade)

    (616) 514-3000

    4 in this area

    55 Total Sales

    Kristine Brady
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  • Josh Livingston

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Josh Livingston

    JH Realty Partners

    (616) 550-2251

    2 in this area

    84 Total Sales

    Josh Livingston
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  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Daniel Sippel

    Keller Williams GR East

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 21015302

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-19-183-015

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49503 Belknap Lookout

853 Prospect Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 853 Prospect Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 since 04 May 2021 and is currently estimated at $243,581, approximately $194 per square foot. This property was built in 1946. 853 Prospect 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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