868 Alger St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Alger Heights NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $328,305 - $348,000
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,791
Sq Ft
$189/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Wood Flooring
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Deck
- Corner Lot: Yes
- 3-minute walk to Alger Park
About This Home
As of July 2019Perfect in every way. This dream home in Alger Heights has been updated beautifully while maintaining the character and details of this 1940 classic. Built as the first home in the area this 3 bedroom, 1-full, 2-half bath home boasts harwood floors on both the main floor and the second level master suite. Storage is not a concern with the well thought out closets throughout the home as well as built-in's. The kitchen with breakfast nook has been nicely updated and opened into the living room and dining room giving the main floor a wonderful open floor plan. The sunroom is a wonderful addition to be able to enjoy the botanical garden like yard from both inside and out. The basement has been fully finished giving you the perfect family room and impeccably clean utility room. Updated replacement windows throughout the home for easy opening and closing as well as cleaning. Stainless kitchen appliances included with the sale of the home. Two-stall detached garage with workshop and upper storage. Glass block windows in the basement, new gas water heater in 2018, 10 year old furnace and 10 year old roof, updated plumbing that you can see in the utility room. Underground sprinkler system to keep the park like setting as beautiful throughout the season as it is now.
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Last Agent to Sell the Property
Compass Realty Services License #6501326301 Listed on: 06/28/2019
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,928
Year Built
- Built in 1940
Lot Details
- 5,532 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 46x120
- Shrub
- Corner Lot: Yes
- Sprinkler System
- Garden
- Back Yard Fenced
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Composition Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Replacement Windows
- Window Screens
- Living Room
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Snack Bar or Counter
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Porch
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Cable TV Available
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 17, 2025
Sold by
Vaneck Pamela
Bought by
Vaneck Pamela and Vaneck Van Eck
Total Days on Market
5
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 28, 2019
Closed on
Jul 15, 2019
Sold by
Blake Suzanne L and Blake Suzanne Lisa
Bought by
Vaneck Pamela
Seller's Agent
William Templin
Compass Realty Services
Buyer's Agent
Corrin Wiersema
Keller Williams Harbortown
List Price
$219,900
Sold Price
$248,000
Premium/Discount to List
$28,100
12.78%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.62%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 14, 2012
Sold by
Joynt David Stuart
Bought by
Blake Suzanne Lisa
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 10, 2011
Sold by
Poel Joel T
Bought by
Blake Suzanne L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$111,889
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 2, 1999
Bought by
Blake Poel J and Blake Suzanne L
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 26, 1997
Bought by
Sdlck Sdlck S and Sdlck S
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 4, 1992
Sold by
Finneran Finneran L L and Finneran Sentkeres
Bought by
Blake Suzanne L
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 13, 1987
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaneck Pamela | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Vaneck Pamela | $248,000 | Sun Title Agency Of Mi Llc | |
| Blake Suzanne Lisa | -- | None Available | |
| Blake Suzanne L | $114,800 | First American Title Ins Co | |
| Blake Poel J | $98,000 | -- | |
| Sdlck Sdlck S | -- | -- | |
| Blake Suzanne L | $72,500 | -- | |
| -- | $55,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Blake Suzanne Lisa | $118,080 | |
| Previous Owner | Blake Suzanne L | $20,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Blake Suzanne | $110,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Blake Suzanne L | $111,889 | |
| Previous Owner | Poel Joel | $66,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Poel Joel T | $70,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Poel Joel T | $50,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Poel Joel T | $77,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/15/2019 07/15/19 | Sold | $248,000 | +12.8% | $138 / Sq Ft |
| 07/03/2019 07/03/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/28/2019 06/28/19 | For Sale | $219,900 | -- | $123 / Sq Ft |
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,296 | $150,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $3,344 | $127,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $3,174 | $110,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $3,104 | $100,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $2,967 | $90,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $1,995 | $80,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $1,926 | $72,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $1,875 | $65,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $1,898 | $60,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $1,765 | $60,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2013 | -- | $54,200 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
William Templin
Seller's Agent in 2019
William Templin
Compass Realty Services
(616) 334-9537
1 in this area
69 Total Sales
-
Corrin Wiersema
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Corrin Wiersema
Keller Williams Harbortown
(616) 610-9628
8 in this area
218 Total Sales
-
C
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Corrin Timmer
Esquire Realty Group LLC
Map
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 19029971
APN: 41-18-08-302-004
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