NOT LISTED FOR SALE

870 Merritt St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Alger Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $202,000 - $255,000

2 Beds
3 Baths
812 Sq Ft
$279/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 27, 2013

Last sale price $45,000 $55 Per Sq Ft

Est. 403% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,395/month

11 Days on Market

About This Home

As of November 2013

Very affordable two bedroom, two bath ranch style home. Needs a little repair but a good value as is. Hardwood floors, partially finished basement, fenced back yard, and 1 car garage. Buyer to verify all information. Square footage is approximate. Sold as is.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rhoda Brooks

Midwest Prop of Mich (DB) - I License #6501306574 Listed on: 10/21/2013

Co-Listed By

Sandra Schuelke

ERA Reardon Realty Great Lakes License #6501300896

Last Buyer's Agent

Peter Bruinsma

Grand River Realty License #6502402583

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,623

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 5,000 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • 812 Sq Ft Home
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,623

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1941
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 812.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • List Price: 42900.0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Area: 0.11
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5000.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 2014
Sold by
Jakupovic Fikreta and Jakupovic Munib
Bought by
Mo Properties Llc
Total Days on Market
11
Current Estimated Value
$226,243

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 21, 2013
Closed on
Nov 27, 2013
Sold by
Michigan State Housing Development Autho
Bought by
Jakupovic Munib and Jakupovic Fikreta
Seller's Agent
Rhoda Brooks
Midwest Prop of Mich (DB) - I
Buyer's Agent
Peter Bruinsma
Grand River Realty
List Price
$42,900
Sold Price
$45,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,100
4.9%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.98%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2012
Sold by
Walton Lori A
Bought by
Michigan State Housing Development Autho

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 2005
Sold by
James Todd and James Stacy
Bought by
Walton Lori A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$114,500
Interest Rate
5.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 1999
Sold by
Eagrej Paige and Eagrej James T
Bought by
James James and James Stacy

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 1998
Sold by
Winzek Winzek R R and Winzek L
Bought by
Jakupovic Noble P and Jakupovic Munib Fikreta

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 13, 1994
Sold by
Sanford Sanford S S and Sanford Winzek R
Bought by
Jakupovic Munib Fikreta

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 1994
Sold by
Stanton Stanton B B and Stanton Sanford S
Bought by
Jakupovic Munib Fikreta

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 11, 1994
Sold by
Fisher Fisher M M and Fisher Stanton B
Bought by
Jakupovic Munib Fikreta

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 7, 1992
Sold by
Stanton Stanton B B and Stanton Sanford S
Bought by
Jakupovic Munib Fikreta

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 1986

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 1983
Sold by
Vance Vance E E and Vance Fisher M
Bought by
Jakupovic Munib Fikreta

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 1983
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
Mo Properties Llc -- None Available
Jakupovic Munib $45,000 Lighthouse Title Inc
Michigan State Housing Development Autho $68,648 None Available
Walton Lori A $114,500 Hbi Title Inc
James James $77,000 --
Jakupovic Noble P $74,900 --
Jakupovic Munib Fikreta $50,400 --
Jakupovic Munib Fikreta $44,000 --
Jakupovic Munib Fikreta $33,200 --
Jakupovic Munib Fikreta -- --
-- $33,200 --
Jakupovic Munib Fikreta $1,000 --
-- -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mo Properties Llc $350,000
Previous Owner Walton Lori A $114,500
Previous Owner James Todd $19,800
Previous Owner James Todd J $16,000
Previous Owner James Todd $81,450
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/27/2013 11/27/13 Sold $45,000 +4.9% $55 / Sq Ft
11/01/2013 11/01/13 Pending -- -- --
10/21/2013 10/21/13 For Sale $42,900 -- $53 / 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 $1,623 $97,200 $0 $0
2024 $1,623 $92,900 $0 $0
2023 $1,610 $65,800 $0 $0
2022 $1,530 $62,800 $0 $0
2021 $1,491 $53,900 $0 $0
2020 $1,441 $48,400 $0 $0
2019 $1,476 $43,700 $0 $0
2018 $1,431 $33,700 $0 $0
2017 $1,372 $28,400 $0 $0
2016 $1,379 $25,700 $0 $0
2015 $1,314 $25,700 $0 $0
2013 -- $29,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Rhoda Brooks

    Midwest Prop of Mich (DB) - I

  • S

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2013

    Sandra Schuelke

    ERA Reardon Realty Great Lakes

  • Peter Bruinsma

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Peter Bruinsma

    Grand River Realty

    2 in this area

    190 Total Sales

    Peter Bruinsma
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 13061126

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-08-104-002

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49507 Alger Heights

870 Merritt St SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 870 Merritt St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 since 21 October 2013 and is currently estimated at $226,243, approximately $278 per square foot. This property was built in 1941. 870 Merritt 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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