NOT LISTED FOR SALE

859 Sherman St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Baxter Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $240,000 - $282,075

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,320 Sq Ft
$202/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 30, 2020

Last sale price $182,500 $138 Per Sq Ft

Est. 46% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,796/month

27 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Living Room
  • Green Certified Home
  • Porch
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 3-minute walk to Joe Taylor Park

About This Home

As of November 2020

Welcome to this Absolutely Adorable, Newly Built Home in 2005... All new flooring. 4 bedroom, 1.5 baths. Freshly Painted with New Stainless Steel Appliances. Main Level Laundry in the lower half bath. Home is energy efficient with low monthly utility costs. Basement is plumbed for an additional bath. Property has been City Certified for an investment property. This 2005 build year allows great possibilities to add value by finishing the basement and even add another bathroom.Poured cement foundation, pex plumbing, romex electric & ZERO maintenance. The Baxter neighborhood is potentially a neighborhood increasing in value. Put your feet up and enjoy all this house has to give you...
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Last Agent to Sell the Property

Vaughn Greathouse

Five Star Real Estate (Grandv) License #6501385751 Listed on: 10/09/2020

Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)

Last Buyer's Agent

Timothy Miller

Five Star Real Estate (Grandv) License #6501397763

Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,359

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 5,184 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x103.72

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,320 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Green Certified Home
  • Porch

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,359

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2005
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1320.0
  • Window Features: Screens, Insulated Windows
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 660.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 184900.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size Area: 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: 50x103.72
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5184.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2359.0
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2022
Sold by
Rigdon Benjamin A
Bought by
Benjamin A Rigdon Trust
Current Estimated Value
$266,769

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 2022
Sold by
Wachter and Ashlyn
Bought by
Rigdon Benjamin A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$226,100
Interest Rate
3.22%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 9, 2020
Closed on
Nov 30, 2020
Sold by
Bostelaar Veronica Lillian and Wozniak Chelsea
Bought by
Wachter Matthew and Wachter Ashlyn
Seller's Agent
Vaughn Greathouse
Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)
Buyer's Agent
Timothy Miller
Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)
List Price
$207,000
Sold Price
$182,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,500
-11.84%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.79%
Original Mortgage
$173,375
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 2011
Sold by
Habitat For Humanity Of Kent County Inc
Bought by
Bostelaar Veronica Lillian and Wozniak Chelsea

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2010
Sold by
Spence Okla Darek and Spence Crystal L
Bought by
Habitat For Humanity Of Kent County Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 2005
Sold by
City Of Grand Rapids
Bought by
Habitat For Humanity Of Kent County Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 2005
Sold by
Habitat For Humanity Of Kent County Inc
Bought by
Darek Okla and Spence Crystal

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$77,925
Interest Rate
5.8%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 2004
Sold by
City Of Grand Rapids
Bought by
Habitat For Humanity Of Kent County Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 1992

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 1990
Sold by
Spearman Spearman M M and Spearman Dnr
Bought by
Wozniak Chelsea Etal
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
Benjamin A Rigdon Trust -- None Listed On Document
Rigdon Benjamin A $238,000 Sun Title
Wachter Matthew $182,500 First American Title
Bostelaar Veronica Lillian $38,000 None Available
Habitat For Humanity Of Kent County Inc -- None Available
Habitat For Humanity Of Kent County Inc -- --
Darek Okla $90,550 --
Habitat For Humanity Of Kent County Inc $8,730 --
-- -- --
Wozniak Chelsea Etal -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Rigdon Benjamin A $226,100
Previous Owner Wachter Matthew $173,375
Previous Owner Darek Okla $77,925
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/30/2020 11/30/20 Sold $182,500 -11.8% $138 / Sq Ft
11/05/2020 11/05/20 Pending -- -- --
10/09/2020 10/09/20 For Sale $207,000 -- $157 / 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 $3,716 $128,400 $0 $0
2024 $3,716 $119,600 $0 $0
2023 $3,713 $111,600 $0 $0
2022 $2,623 $92,900 $0 $0
2021 $2,853 $75,400 $0 $0
2020 $2,539 $60,100 $0 $0
2019 $1,777 $50,400 $0 $0
2018 $1,132 $42,200 $0 $0
2017 $1,174 $34,500 $0 $0
2016 $1,115 $34,600 $0 $0
2015 $1,037 $34,600 $0 $0
2013 -- $30,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Vaughn Greathouse

    Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)

    (616) 232-5874

    2 in this area

    92 Total Sales

    Vaughn Greathouse
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  • T

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Timothy Miller

    Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)

    (616) 634-6988

    4 in this area

    86 Total Sales

    Timothy Miller
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20042462

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-32-107-035

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49506 Baxter

859 Sherman St SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 859 Sherman St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 since 09 October 2020 and is currently estimated at $266,769, approximately $202 per square foot. This property was built in 2005. 859 Sherman St SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Martin Luther King Leadership Academy, Alger Middle School, and Ottawa Hills High School.

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