NOT LISTED FOR SALE

853 Sweet St NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Creston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $265,000 - $339,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,458 Sq Ft
$211/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 07, 2020

Last sale price $240,000 $165 Per Sq Ft

Est. 28% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,861/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of October 2020

A mid century modern gem on the northeast side! Original hardwood floors, floor to ceiling brick wall with gas fireplace, and glass panels that lead to the basement allowing light to filter through. Updated kitchen and bathroom with a finished family room in the basement and 2nd fireplace! The unfinished basement side has so much storage and potential for a 2nd bath to be added with more living space! A fully fenced in yard and large deck make it the perfect entertaining space. The roof, furnace, and A/C are all new! Open House Sunday 1-3pm. Any and all offers will be reviewed after 9am 9/15. Listing agent is owner.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julie Schwallier

United Realty Services LLC Listed on: 09/11/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Elizabeth Oakley

Five Star Real Estate (Eastown) License #6501384096

Five Star Real Estate (Eastown)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,990

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 110 x 138
  • Shrub
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Carport

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,990

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Mid-Century Modern
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1957
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 110 x 138
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1458.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1989.61
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RES
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 2.0
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Corner Lot: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Appliances:Built in Oven: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1141.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style Mid Century Modern: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built in Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1458.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 317.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1141.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Appliances:Cook Top: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 317.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 209900.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Carport, Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • Parking Features Carport14: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Size Area: 0.17
  • Lot Dimensions: 110 x 138
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7405.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1989.61
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 11, 2020
Closed on
Oct 7, 2020
Sold by
Schwallier Julie D
Bought by
Randall Mark and Randall Linnea
Seller's Agent
Julie Schwallier
United Realty Services LLC
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Oakley
Five Star Real Estate (Eastown)
List Price
$209,900
Sold Price
$240,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,100
14.34%
Current Estimated Value
$307,251

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$67,251
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.08%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2015
Sold by
Schwallier Otwell Jody
Bought by
Schwallier Julie D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$121,500
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 7, 2014
Closed on
May 22, 2014
Sold by
Haisma Gary
Bought by
Schwallier Otwell Jody
Seller's Agent
Hugh Griffith
Keller Williams GR East
Buyer's Agent
Jody Otwell
Five Star Real Estate (Main)
List Price
$145,000
Sold Price
$135,150
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,850
-6.79%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.48%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 2011
Sold by
Klenk Ronald O and Klenk Barbara
Bought by
Haisma Gary

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 1997
Sold by
Fox Fox and Fox Ts J
Bought by
Haisma Gary
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
Randall Mark $240,000 None Available
Schwallier Julie D $135,000 None Available
Schwallier Otwell Jody $135,150 Grand Rapids Title Co Llc
Haisma Gary $85,000 Grand Rapids Title Agency Ll
Haisma Gary -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Schwallier Julie D $121,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/07/2020 10/07/20 Sold $240,000 +14.3% $165 / Sq Ft
09/15/2020 09/15/20 Pending -- -- --
09/11/2020 09/11/20 For Sale $209,900 +55.3% $144 / Sq Ft
05/22/2014 05/22/14 Sold $135,150 -6.8% $93 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/09/2014 05/09/14 Pending -- -- --
05/07/2014 05/07/14 For Sale $145,000 -- $99 / 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 $2,701 $107,800 $0 $0
2024 $2,701 $104,700 $0 $0
2023 $2,741 $103,400 $0 $0
2022 $2,602 $88,500 $0 $0
2021 $2,544 $74,800 $0 $0
2020 $1,877 $73,300 $0 $0
2019 $1,966 $69,400 $0 $0
2018 $1,898 $64,600 $0 $0
2017 $1,848 $57,400 $0 $0
2016 $1,922 $52,800 $0 $0
2015 $1,739 $52,800 $0 $0
2013 -- $47,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Julie Schwallier

    United Realty Services LLC

  • E

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Elizabeth Oakley

    Five Star Real Estate (Eastown)

    (616) 647-7164

    8 in this area

    62 Total Sales

    Elizabeth Oakley
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  • Hugh Griffith

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Hugh Griffith

    Keller Williams GR East

    (616) 443-5251

    102 Total Sales

    Hugh Griffith
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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Jody Otwell

    Five Star Real Estate (Main)

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20037984

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-17-153-007

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49505 Creston

853 Sweet St NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 853 Sweet St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 since 11 September 2020 and is currently estimated at $307,251, approximately $210 per square foot. This property was built in 1957. 853 Sweet St NE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Kent Hills School, Riverside Middle School, and Union High School.

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