$152,900
SOLD JUN 17, 2016

853 Walsh St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Alger Heights Neighborhood
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,971 Sq Ft
5,924 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$78 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Storm Windows

About This Home

As of August 2021

LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION! Don't miss out on this move in ready 3 Bedroom Home located in the heart of Alger Heights. Short walk down the sidewalk to the quaint & fine shops & to the corner of Alger & Eastern avenue. There are Hardwood floors, Updated Kitchen w/ RO for drinking water, Large Master w/ 10x8 walk-in closet upstairs, Fireplace in main floor living room. Fresh paint through out. Partially finished basement with lots of extra storage area. Fenced in back yard. All new Appliances; Refrigerator, Stove & Dishwasher stay with the home. Call today.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ann Myers

RE/MAX United (Main) License #6501305877 Listed on: 04/30/2016

RE/MAX United (Main)

Last Buyer's Agent

Kent Graves

RE/MAX United (Main) License #6501329200

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,633

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 5,924 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 45x132
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 1,971 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Windows
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Humidifier
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,633

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1950
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 45x132
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1971.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1633.04
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: 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
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Humidifier: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • Windows:Storms: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1271.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Humidifier, Dishwasher, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1971.0
  • Window Features: Storms, Screens, Replacement, Insulated Windows
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stone, Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 145000.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Sidewalk
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Stone: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Storm Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: 45x132
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5924.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1633.04
  • Tax Year: 2015

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 6, 2021
Closed on
Aug 11, 2021
Sold by
Salinas Alexander
Bought by
Ramirez Fernando and Ramirez Fernando
Seller's Agent
Kent Graves
RE/MAX United (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Anna Alvarez
Five Star Real Estate (Eastown)
List Price
$215,000
Sold Price
$215,000
Current Estimated Value
$299,629

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$84,629
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.72%
Original Mortgage
$193,500
Outstanding Balance
$177,087
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$122,542

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 30, 2016
Closed on
Jun 17, 2016
Sold by
Laurie K Dittmar Trust
Bought by
Salinas Alexander
Seller's Agent
Ann Myers
RE/MAX United (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Kent Graves
RE/MAX United (Main)
List Price
$145,000
Sold Price
$152,900
Premium/Discount to List
$7,900
5.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.84%
Original Mortgage
$122,320
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 2015
Sold by
Dittmar Laurie
Bought by
Dittmar Laurie K and The Laurie K Dittmar Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2015
Sold by
Pflug Kirk and Pflug Laura Mitchell
Bought by
Dittmar Laurie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 21, 1995
Sold by
Whipps Whipps A A and Whipps Pflug K
Bought by
Pflug Pflug K and Pflug Kirk Mitchell Laura

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 1988
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $215,000 Chicago Title Of Mi Inc
Warranty Deed $152,900 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Warranty Deed $127,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $76,400 --
Deed $54,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $193,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $122,320 New Conventional
Previous Owner $77,558 New Conventional
Previous Owner $94,400 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/11/2021 08/11/21 Sold $215,000 0.0% $109 / Sq Ft
07/11/2021 07/11/21 Pending -- -- --
07/06/2021 07/06/21 For Sale $215,000 +40.6% $109 / Sq Ft
06/17/2016 06/17/16 Sold $152,900 +5.4% $78 / Sq Ft
05/06/2016 05/06/16 Pending -- -- --
04/30/2016 04/30/16 For Sale $145,000 -- $74 / 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 $3,262 $143,600 $0 $0
2024 $3,262 $127,800 $0 $0
2023 $3,466 $108,000 $0 $0
2022 $3,299 $93,300 $0 $0
2021 $2,362 $86,500 $0 $0
2020 $2,258 $79,800 $0 $0
2019 $2,365 $71,700 $0 $0
2018 $2,284 $66,400 $0 $0
2017 $2,223 $59,700 $0 $0
2016 $2,108 $55,300 $0 $0
2015 $1,633 $55,300 $0 $0
2013 -- $49,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kent Graves

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Kent Graves

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (616) 723-1527

    1 in this area

    36 Total Sales

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  • Anna Alvarez

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Anna Alvarez

    Five Star Real Estate (Eastown)

    (616) 901-0920

    1 in this area

    32 Total Sales

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  • Ann Myers

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Ann Myers

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (616) 822-1193

    1 in this area

    59 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 16019731

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-08-352-041

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49507 Alger Heights

853 Walsh St SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 853 Walsh St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 and is currently priced at $152,900, approximately $77 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 853 Walsh 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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