940 Merrifield St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Alger Heights Neighborhood
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,605
Sq Ft
5,053
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Traditional Architecture
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Wood Flooring
- Porch
- 2-minute walk to Seymour Park
About This Home
As of December 2024CURRENT PRICE IS BELOW APPRAISED VALUE!!
This home is updated throughout and showcases the original character. New roof and windows in 2023! Furnace and AC new in 2018. Even the plumbing has been updated.
Off the kitchen you will find a sunny breakfast room where you can view the beautiful flowers and large back yard and patio.
Underlying sale fell through. Transaction was through inspections and appraisal.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Buskard Group Real Estate License #6501388533 Listed on: 10/07/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,933
Year Built
- Built in 1927
Lot Details
- 5,053 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 45 x 112
- Garden
- Back Yard Fenced
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Composition Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,605 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Replacement Windows
- Living Room
- Wood Flooring
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry on lower level
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- High Speed Internet
- Cable TV Available
Additional Features
- Porch
- Mineral Rights Excluded
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 7, 2024
Closed on
Dec 20, 2024
Sold by
Deyoung Allison and Coble Allison
Bought by
Vander Meulen Jacob K
Seller's Agent
JoLane Tomlinson
Buskard Group Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Mitch Cripe
Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors
List Price
$295,000
Sold Price
$295,000
Total Days on Market
62
Views
62
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$455
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.34%
Original Mortgage
$280,250
Outstanding Balance
$279,535
Interest Rate
6.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$15,010
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 1, 2012
Closed on
Mar 11, 2013
Sold by
Calkins John M
Bought by
Deyoung Allison
Seller's Agent
Melanie Abraham
Kay Courtney & Associates
Buyer's Agent
Melanie Abraham
Kay Courtney & Associates
List Price
$69,900
Sold Price
$53,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$16,400
-23.46%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.58%
Original Mortgage
$50,800
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 20, 2011
Sold by
Eschbaugh Meghan C and Calkins Meghan C
Bought by
Calkins John M
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 7, 2009
Sold by
Choiceone Mortgage Company
Bought by
Calkins Meghan C and Calkins John
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$52,380
Interest Rate
5.21%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 29, 2007
Sold by
Atwood Christi M
Bought by
Choiceone Mortgage Co Of Michigan
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 29, 2004
Sold by
Mcghee Wesley D
Bought by
Atwood Christi M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$102,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 12, 1998
Sold by
Luymes Luymes R R and Luymes K
Bought by
Deyoung Mcghee W and Deyoung Allison
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 25, 1992
Sold by
Yettaw Yettaw N N and Yettaw Luymes R
Bought by
Deyoung Allison
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 14, 1986
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 27, 1981
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 13, 1981
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $295,000 | Ata National Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $53,500 | Midstate Title Agency Llc | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $58,200 | Chicago Title | |
| Sheriffs Deed | $100,736 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $102,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $83,900 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $65,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $45,500 | -- | |
| Deed | $38,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $38,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $280,250 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $15,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $50,800 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $52,380 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $10,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $102,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $83,200 | Unknown |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2024 12/20/24 | Sold | $295,000 | +1.8% | $184 / Sq Ft |
| 11/06/2024 11/06/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/28/2024 10/28/24 | Price Changed | $289,900 | -1.7% | $181 / Sq Ft |
| 10/07/2024 10/07/24 | For Sale | $295,000 | 0.0% | $184 / Sq Ft |
| 09/11/2024 09/11/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/05/2024 09/05/24 | For Sale | $295,000 | +451.4% | $184 / Sq Ft |
| 03/11/2013 03/11/13 | Sold | $53,500 | -23.5% | $33 / Sq Ft |
| 02/09/2013 02/09/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 12/01/2012 12/01/12 | For Sale | $69,900 | -- | $44 / 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 | $1,825 | $113,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $1,748 | $98,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $1,758 | $86,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $1,719 | $78,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $1,643 | $70,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $1,721 | $64,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $1,662 | $58,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $1,618 | $54,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $1,637 | $50,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $1,523 | $50,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2013 | -- | $40,700 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
JoLane Tomlinson
J
Seller's Agent in 2024
JoLane Tomlinson
Buskard Group Real Estate
(616) 952-1900
1 in this area
80 Total Sales
-
Mitch Cripe
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Mitch Cripe
Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors
(616) 292-2637
4 in this area
239 Total Sales
-
M
Seller's Agent in 2013
Melanie Abraham
Kay Courtney & Associates
14 Total Sales
Map
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 24046584
APN: 41-18-08-106-028
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