NOT LISTED FOR SALE

854 Merrifield St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Alger Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $224,000 - $275,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
974 Sq Ft
$258/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 14, 2020

Last sale price $172,000 $177 Per Sq Ft

Est. 46% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,531/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Storm Windows
  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • 4-minute walk to Seymour Park

About This Home

As of August 2020

Home on a quiet street in Alger Heights featuring 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. Living room, dining area & hallway have wood floors. Kitchen has an eating area, snack bar & a new backsplash. In the lower level you will find two partially finished rooms and a large partially finished family room. Off the kitchen is a 3 season room with new carpeting. This room is the perfect spot for lounging & looking out onto a private partially fenced in backyard. A deck off the 3 season porch is a great spot for entertaining guests. 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! New roof in 2016. New furnace in 2014. Open House Saturday July 11th 11am-1pm. Please wear masks and leave lights on.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Diane (DJ) Stark Blocksma

Keller Williams GR East License #6501420169 Listed on: 07/09/2020

Keller Williams GR East

Last Buyer's Agent

Donald Kishman

Kishman Realty LLC License #6502431693

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,276

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • 5,053 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 45x112
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 974 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Snack Bar or Counter
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Laundry Chute

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

$1,276

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1939
  • 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: 974.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1276.0
  • 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
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • Windows:Storms: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 974.0
  • Laundry Features Laundry Chute: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 974.0
  • Window Features: Storms
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Features: 3 Season Room
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 150000.0
  • Lot Features: 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 Features 3 Season Room: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Chute
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: 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: 5053.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1276.0
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 2022
Sold by
Nieuwsma Alex
Bought by
Nieuwsma Alex and Nieuwsma Sierra
Current Estimated Value
$251,230

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 9, 2020
Closed on
Aug 14, 2020
Sold by
Agon Christos G
Bought by
Nieusma Alex
Seller's Agent
Diane (DJ) Stark Blocksma
Keller Williams GR East
Buyer's Agent
Donald Kishman
Kishman Realty LLC
List Price
$150,000
Sold Price
$172,000
Premium/Discount to List
$22,000
14.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.65%
Original Mortgage
$154,800
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2002
Sold by
Leforge Kimberly A and Trent Kimberly A
Bought by
Agon Christos G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$98,201
Interest Rate
6.18%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 1999
Sold by
Wndrwd Wndrwd J J and Wndrwd J
Bought by
Agon Leforge K and Agon Christos G

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 1991
Sold by
Lanning Lanning R R and Lanning Vndrwoude
Bought by
Agon Christos G

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 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
Nieuwsma Alex -- --
Nieusma Alex $172,000 Grand Rapids Title
Agon Christos G $99,000 --
Agon Leforge K $82,000 --
Agon Christos G $56,500 --
-- $39,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Nieusma Alex $154,800
Previous Owner Agon Christos G $98,201
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/14/2020 08/14/20 Sold $172,000 +14.7% $177 / Sq Ft
07/11/2020 07/11/20 Pending -- -- --
07/09/2020 07/09/20 For Sale $150,000 -- $154 / 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 $2,382 $101,600 $0 $0
2024 $2,382 $96,300 $0 $0
2023 $2,417 $82,900 $0 $0
2022 $2,294 $72,600 $0 $0
2021 $2,204 $64,800 $0 $0
2020 $1,203 $57,400 $0 $0
2019 $1,260 $52,500 $0 $0
2018 $1,217 $47,400 $0 $0
2017 $1,185 $43,500 $0 $0
2016 $1,199 $40,600 $0 $0
2015 $1,115 $40,600 $0 $0
2013 -- $32,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Diane (DJ) Stark Blocksma

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    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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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Donald Kishman

    Kishman Realty LLC

    (616) 293-2225

    16 Total Sales

    Donald Kishman
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20026455

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-08-106-015

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49507 Alger Heights

854 Merrifield St SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 854 Merrifield St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 since 09 July 2020 and is currently estimated at $251,230, approximately $257 per square foot. This property was built in 1939. 854 Merrifield 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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