NOT LISTED FOR SALE

870 Arlington St NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Creston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $281,000 - $289,601

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,248 Sq Ft
$228/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 02, 2019

Last sale price $169,900 $136 Per Sq Ft

Est. 68% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,729/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of December 2019

Welcome to the charming Arlington neighborhood. Home features beautiful, original woodwork, hardwood floors, arched doorways and coved ceilings. You'll appreciate the large formal dining room, spacious living room and kitchen with a cozy eating nook. A big plus are the replacement low E fold out windows. The full unfinished clean and dry basement awaits your imagination. Major appliances remain for new owners. The backyard is fenced for the above ground pool. A 10x20 platform deck is great for parties. Within walking distance to Chesire Village, schools, parks, dining and shopping. Minutes to downtown Grand Rapids. Conveniently located to both US 131 and I96. Possession at close.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Wayne Stapley

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main) Listed on: 10/28/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Keith King

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main) License #6501298293

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,740

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 5,009 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x100
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,248 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Low Emissivity Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Internet Available
  • Phone Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,740

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1927
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 136.14
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 50X100
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1248.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1740.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RES
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • 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:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Windows:Low Emissivity Windows: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Pool:OutdoorAbove: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1248.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Special Features Pool - above ground: 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), Broadband, Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1248.0
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows, Replacement, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 169900.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Pool Features: Above Ground, Outdoor/Above
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

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: 0.12
  • Lot Size Area: 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X100
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5009.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1740.0
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 28, 2019
Closed on
Dec 2, 2019
Sold by
Kiefer Protection Family Trust
Bought by
Klaasen Stephen and Klaasen Anna
Seller's Agent
Wayne Stapley
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Keith King
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)
List Price
$169,900
Sold Price
$169,900
Current Estimated Value
$285,150

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$115,250
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.98%
Original Mortgage
$144,415
Outstanding Balance
$127,154
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$157,996

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 2017
Sold by
Kiefer Ronald L and Mccarthy Kiefer Mary C
Bought by
Kiefer Ronald L and Mccarthy Kiefer Mary H

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2000
Sold by
Kfr Kfr R R and Kfr M
Bought by
Kiefer Mary H Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 6, 1998
Sold by
Vndrlgt Vndrlgt S S and Vndrlgt J
Bought by
Kiefer M and Kiefer Mary H Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 1995
Sold by
Hayes Tst and Vanderlugt Hayes
Bought by
Kiefer Mary H Trust
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
Klaasen Stephen $169,900 Title Resource Agency
Kiefer Ronald L -- None Available
Kiefer Ronald L -- None Available
Kiefer Ronald L -- None Available
Kiefer Mary H Trust -- --
Kiefer M $86,000 --
Kiefer Mary H Trust $74,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Klaasen Stephen $144,415
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/02/2019 12/02/19 Sold $169,900 0.0% $136 / Sq Ft
10/29/2019 10/29/19 Pending -- -- --
10/28/2019 10/28/19 For Sale $169,900 -- $136 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

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 $2,750 $124,200 $0 $0
2024 $2,750 $115,600 $0 $0
2023 $2,790 $101,400 $0 $0
2022 $2,649 $87,600 $0 $0
2021 $2,590 $81,500 $0 $0
2020 $2,476 $75,100 $0 $0
2019 $1,775 $67,300 $0 $0
2018 $1,714 $61,600 $0 $0
2017 $1,669 $54,700 $0 $0
2016 $1,689 $50,700 $0 $0
2015 $1,571 $50,700 $0 $0
2013 -- $46,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Wayne Stapley

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

  • Keith King

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Keith King

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

    (616) 437-2297

    7 in this area

    193 Total Sales

    Keith King
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 19051077

MichRIC

APN: 41-14-08-158-009

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49505 Creston

870 Arlington St NE, Grand Rapids, MI

Not Listed for Sale

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