NOT LISTED FOR SALE

945 Merrifield St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Alger Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $279,103 - $305,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,428 Sq Ft
$203/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 02, 2018

Last sale price $134,500 $94 Per Sq Ft

Est. 115% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,774/month

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Patio
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 2-minute walk to Seymour Park

About This Home

As of March 2018

Alger Heights. Hardwood floors throughout and other original features of this home bring out the real charm and character that everyone wants! Large dry Basement, cute dormer bedroom upstairs, nice three-season porch leading to the fenced back yard, living room fireplace and French doors are cool too. Newer roof, vinyl siding, new furnace and central air make ownership easy.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Matt Riggs

Five Star Real Estate (Main) License #6501290359 Listed on: 12/13/2017

Five Star Real Estate (Main)

Last Buyer's Agent

Krista Bashford

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main) License #6501367257

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,668

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 5,040 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 45x112
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,668

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1948
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 45x112
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1428.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1667.95
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: res
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1278.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1428.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 3.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Half Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 150.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 885.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 150.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: 3 Season Room
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 129900.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Features 3 Season Room: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • 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: 45x112
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5040.0
  • Zoning Description: res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1667.95
  • Tax Year: 2017

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 13, 2017
Closed on
Mar 2, 2018
Sold by
Lees Nick and Lees Lyvonne
Bought by
Escareno Inez
Seller's Agent
Matt Riggs
Five Star Real Estate (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Krista Bashford
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)
List Price
$129,900
Sold Price
$134,500
Premium/Discount to List
$4,600
3.54%
Current Estimated Value
$289,276

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$154,776
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.48%
Original Mortgage
$132,063
Outstanding Balance
$113,297
Interest Rate
4.15%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$170,136

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 13, 2017
Closed on
Feb 14, 2018
Sold by
Lees Nick and Lees Lyvonne
Bought by
Mckilip Angela R
Seller's Agent
Matt Riggs
Five Star Real Estate (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Krista Bashford
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)
List Price
$129,900
Sold Price
$134,500
Premium/Discount to List
$4,600
3.54%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$132,063
Outstanding Balance
$113,297
Interest Rate
4.15%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$170,136

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 2007
Sold by
Buiter Alje and Buiter Rachel
Bought by
Lees Nick and Lees Lyvonne

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 2004
Sold by
Buiter Alje and Buiter Rachel
Bought by
Buiter Alje and Buiter Rachel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,000
Interest Rate
5.78%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2001
Sold by
Sweers Jason A and Sweers Michelle M
Bought by
Buiter Alje

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$99,216
Interest Rate
7.06%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 1997
Sold by
Vanzee Vanzee B B and Vanzee Sweers J
Bought by
Sweers Jason A and Sweers Ichelle

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 5, 1994
Sold by
Statler Statler J J and Statler Vanzee B
Bought by
Mckillip Angela R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 1987

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 1980
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Escareno Inez $134,500 Title Resource Agency
Escareno Inez -- Title Resource Agency
Mckilip Angela R -- None Available
Lees Nick $90,500 None Available
Buiter Alje -- Archer Land Title
Buiter Alje $100,000 --
Sweers Jason A $76,000 --
Mckillip Angela R $65,900 --
-- $51,500 --
-- $39,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Escareno Inez $43,700
Open Escareno Inez $132,063
Previous Owner Lees Nick A $100,000
Previous Owner Buiter Alje $130,000
Previous Owner Buiter Alje $99,216
Closed Mckilip Angela R $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/02/2018 03/02/18 Sold $134,500 +3.5% $94 / Sq Ft
01/08/2018 01/08/18 Pending -- -- --
12/13/2017 12/13/17 For Sale $129,900 -- $91 / 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 $2,373 $117,300 $0 $0
2024 $2,373 $112,100 $0 $0
2023 $2,273 $97,000 $0 $0
2022 $2,286 $85,100 $0 $0
2021 $2,235 $77,200 $0 $0
2020 $2,137 $69,700 $0 $0
2019 $2,293 $63,600 $0 $0
2018 $1,666 $57,900 $0 $0
2017 $1,589 $53,600 $0 $0
2016 $1,609 $50,000 $0 $0
2015 $1,496 $50,000 $0 $0
2013 -- $39,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Matt Riggs

    Five Star Real Estate (Main)

    (616) 481-8111

    26 Total Sales

    Matt Riggs
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  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Krista Bashford

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 17059082

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-08-105-053

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49507 Alger Heights

945 Merrifield St SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 945 Merrifield St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 since 13 December 2017 and is currently estimated at $289,276, approximately $202 per square foot. This property was built in 1948. 945 Merrifield 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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