NOT LISTED FOR SALE

947 Covell Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Westside Connection Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $277,000 - $335,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,856 Sq Ft
$170/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 30, 2020

Last sale price $232,000 $125 Per Sq Ft

Est. 36% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,968/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of July 2020

You will love this home from the moment you walk through the door. The Kitchen is Brand New and features Ceramic Tile floors and Stainless Steel Appliances. The main floor has Beautifully Refinished Hardwood Floors. throughout. Two full beds on main with a full bath. Upstairs in the Bungalow you will find a Large bedroom. The lower level has also been remodeled and includes a Fourth Bedroom and Large Rec Room! Heading outside through your huge three season porch for entertaining or relaxing This home has all of the space you are looking for and everything is brand new! Also all of the mechanical s are newer Brand New Roof & Windows/Siding High efficiency furnace and air conditioning. See it today! Seller is a Licensed Realtor.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jason Lash

EXP Realty (Wyoming) - I Listed on: 06/26/2020

EXP Realty (Wyoming) - I

Co-Listed By

Jeffrey Rettig

616 Realty LLC License #6501362610

Last Buyer's Agent

Holly Woodhams

Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR License #6501365752

Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,351

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 5,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 54x100x45x100
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Property is zoned r1, r1

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,856 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Low Emissivity Windows
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,351

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1945
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Architectural Style Cape Cod: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 1856.0
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows, Replacement
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 220000.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Patio and Porch Features: 3 Season Room
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

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
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Area: 0.11
  • Lot Dimensions: 54x100x45x100
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5000.0
  • Zoning Description: r1
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2351.0
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 26, 2020
Closed on
Jul 30, 2020
Sold by
Jeffrey Rettig
Bought by
Small Derrick
Seller's Agent
Jason Lash
EXP Realty (Wyoming) - I
Buyer's Agent
Holly Woodhams
Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR
List Price
$220,000
Sold Price
$232,000
Premium/Discount to List
$12,000
5.45%
Current Estimated Value
$315,551

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$83,551
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.49%
Original Mortgage
$220,400
Outstanding Balance
$196,825
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$118,726

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2020
Sold by
Handlin John A
Bought by
Rettig Jeffrey

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$124,000
Interest Rate
10%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2018
Sold by
Handlin John A
Bought by
Handlin Patrick John and Handlin Marie Christine

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2013
Sold by
Handlin Michael B and Handlin Teresa A
Bought by
Handlin John A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2009
Sold by
Handlin Michael B and Handlin John A
Bought by
Handlin Michael B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 1998
Sold by
Handlin Glenn B
Bought by
Handlin John A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 1992
Sold by
Handlin Handlin C C and Handlin Handln M
Bought by
Handlin John A
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
Small Derrick $232,000 Devon Title Agency
Small Derrick $232,000 Irongate Title Agency Llc
Rettig Jeffrey $84,000 Irongate Title Agency Llc
Handlin Patrick John -- None Available
Handlin John A -- None Available
Handlin Michael B -- None Available
Handlin John A -- --
Handlin John A -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Small Derrick $220,400
Closed Small Derrick $220,400
Previous Owner Rettig Jeffrey $124,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/30/2020 07/30/20 Sold $232,000 +5.5% $125 / Sq Ft
07/01/2020 07/01/20 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2020 06/26/20 For Sale $220,000 -- $119 / 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 $2,535 $112,400 $0 $0
2024 $2,535 $98,700 $0 $0
2023 $2,572 $84,200 $0 $0
2022 $2,442 $75,400 $0 $0
2021 $2,479 $70,200 $0 $0
2020 $1,375 $68,000 $0 $0
2019 $1,441 $61,500 $0 $0
2018 $1,391 $47,000 $0 $0
2017 $1,354 $43,000 $0 $0
2016 $1,371 $38,700 $0 $0
2015 $1,275 $38,700 $0 $0
2013 -- $41,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Jason Lash

    EXP Realty (Wyoming) - I

    (616) 821-1350

    11 in this area

    678 Total Sales

    Jason Lash
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  • J

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Jeffrey Rettig

    616 Realty LLC

    (616) 272-3707

    1 in this area

    5 Total Sales

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  • Holly Woodhams

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Holly Woodhams

    Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR

    (269) 760-6690

    1 in this area

    140 Total Sales

    Holly Woodhams
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20024292

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-13-22-132-014

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49504 Westside Connection

947 Covell Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 947 Covell Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 since 26 June 2020 and is currently estimated at $315,551, approximately $170 per square foot. This property was built in 1945. 947 Covell Ave NW is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Westwood Middle School, Union High School, and West Side Christian School.

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