NOT LISTED FOR SALE

946 Van Buren Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504

West Grand Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $276,404 - $297,000

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,849 Sq Ft
$156/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 30, 2020

Last sale price $189,900 $103 Per Sq Ft

Est. 52% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,723/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Garden Windows
  • Bungalow
  • Porch
  • Living Room
  • Garden

About This Home

As of November 2020

Adorable and spacious 4 bedroom 2.5 bath bungalow on the Northwest side. Tons of charm and character, crown moldings, fabulous front porch and dining room off back! Walking distance to restaurants and bus routes. Well maintained move in ready, clean and fresh home. New flooring in kitchen/dining, fresh paint throughout. 2 spacious bedrooms on the main and 2 more upstairs. New kitchen appliances less than 2 years old. New siding, new roof, new gutters with gutter guards, newer windows, central air, so many great features. Huge family room downstairs has egress so could function as a fifth bedroom. Bathroom on each floor. Lots of storage. Fenced in back yard with large patio area. Lovely quiet tree lined street. Quick possession!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Debbie Schuhman

Keller Williams GR East License #6501345833 Listed on: 10/19/2020

Keller Williams GR East

Last Buyer's Agent

Brandon Hamilton

Michigan Top Producers License #6506047983

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,950

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • 3,978 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 39 x 102
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Garden Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • 1 Bedroom in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,950

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1928
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 39 x 102
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1849.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1950.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • 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
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: 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
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1441.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1849.0
  • Window Features: Replacement, Garden Window(s), Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Bedrooms: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Half Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 408.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 816.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Garden Window: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 408.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Block, Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 179900.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

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, Broadband
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Size Area: 0.09
  • Lot Dimensions: 39 x 102
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3978.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1950.0
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 19, 2020
Closed on
Nov 30, 2020
Sold by
Pizzo Isabella
Bought by
Saavedra Lara Luis Miguel and Ornelas Ramirez Cinthia
Seller's Agent
Debbie Schuhman
Keller Williams GR East
Buyer's Agent
Brandon Hamilton
Michigan Top Producers
List Price
$189,900
Sold Price
$189,900
Current Estimated Value
$288,851

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$98,951
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.51%
Original Mortgage
$180,405
Outstanding Balance
$161,993
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$107,365

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 6, 2017
Closed on
Feb 13, 2018
Sold by
Knez Brandon and Knez Evelyn
Bought by
Pizzo Isabell
Seller's Agent
Rene Guzman
1st Advantage Realty
Buyer's Agent
Debbie Schuhman
Keller Williams GR East
List Price
$124,000
Sold Price
$118,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,000
-4.84%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.52%
Original Mortgage
$114,460
Interest Rate
4.04%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 2004
Sold by
Szczepanski Daniel J and Szczepanski Lisa
Bought by
Knez Brandon and Knez Evelyn A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$124,173
Interest Rate
6.1%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 1996
Sold by
Mcwaters Mcwaters K K and Mcwaters Szczepans
Bought by
Knez Szczepans and Knez Brandon Evelyn

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 1996
Bought by
Knez Szczepans and Knez Brandon Evelyn

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 1990
Sold by
Maslowski Maslowski M M and Maslowski Mcwatrs
Bought by
Knez Brandon Evelyn

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 1985
Bought by
Knez Brandon Evelyn

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 1983
Bought by
Knez Brandon Evelyn
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
Saavedra Lara Luis Miguel $189,900 Denali T&E Agcy Inc
Pizzo Isabell $118,000 None Available
Knez Brandon $121,500 Lighthouse Title Inc
Knez Szczepans $78,600 --
Knez Szczepans $78,600 --
Knez Brandon Evelyn $68,000 --
Knez Brandon Evelyn $41,500 --
Knez Brandon Evelyn $29,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Saavedra Lara Luis Miguel $180,405
Previous Owner Pizzo Isabell $114,460
Previous Owner Knez Brandon $124,173
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/30/2025 01/30/25 Off Market $189,900 -- --
11/30/2020 11/30/20 Sold $189,900 0.0% $103 / Sq Ft
10/22/2020 10/22/20 Pending -- -- --
10/19/2020 10/19/20 For Sale $189,900 +60.9% $103 / Sq Ft
02/12/2018 02/12/18 Sold $118,000 -4.8% $58 / Sq Ft
01/12/2018 01/12/18 Pending -- -- --
12/06/2017 12/06/17 For Sale $124,000 -- $61 / 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 $2,300 $103,500 $0 $0
2024 $2,300 $96,000 $0 $0
2023 $2,334 $83,500 $0 $0
2022 $2,216 $71,400 $0 $0
2021 $2,166 $63,700 $0 $0
2020 $1,737 $56,700 $0 $0
2019 $1,819 $51,700 $0 $0
2018 $1,227 $46,200 $0 $0
2017 $1,708 $42,100 $0 $0
2016 $1,717 $36,900 $0 $0
2015 $1,647 $36,900 $0 $0
2013 -- $31,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Debbie Schuhman

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Debbie Schuhman

    Keller Williams GR East

    (616) 204-5450

    3 in this area

    68 Total Sales

    Debbie Schuhman
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  • Brandon Hamilton

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Brandon Hamilton

    Michigan Top Producers

    (616) 862-6712

    4 in this area

    623 Total Sales

    Brandon Hamilton
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  • Rene Guzman

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Rene Guzman

    1st Advantage Realty

    (616) 260-8670

    5 in this area

    139 Total Sales

    Rene Guzman
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20041950

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-13-23-179-003

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49504 West Grand

946 Van Buren Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 946 Van Buren Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 since 19 October 2020 and is currently estimated at $288,851, approximately $156 per square foot. This property was built in 1928. 946 Van Buren Ave NW is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Westwood Middle School, Union High School, and Sacred Heart Academy.

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