NOT LISTED FOR SALE

947 Ellsmere St NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Creston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $282,000 - $335,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,466 Sq Ft
$204/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 25, 2015

Last sale price $120,000 $82 Per Sq Ft

Est. 149% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,753/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of February 2015

WOW - enter this home and fall in love! Beautifully maintained with all the extras including woods floors and granite. Lovely & spacious living/dining room with wood floors, kitchen with new cupboards and granite counters, snack bar & eating area. 2 bedrooms and full bath on the main level. Upstairs has a wonderful bedroom with wood floors - white trim. Lower level has a finished rec room area, large laundry and abundant storage. 1-stall detached garage w/60amp electric service and nice sized side yard. Move right in and enjoy this home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mitch Cripe

Coldwell Banker AJS (28th St) Listed on: 01/25/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Josh May

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH) License #6501301200

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,055

Year Built

  • Built in 1946

Lot Details

  • 5,793 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 44x132

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Snack Bar or Counter

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Location

  • Mineral Rights Excluded

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,055

Year Built

Built in 1946

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1946
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 44x132
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1466.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2055.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: res
  • 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
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Mineral Rights:No: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1162.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1466.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 304.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 835.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 304.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 119900.0
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • 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: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Storm Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Size Area: 0.13
  • Lot Dimensions: 44x132
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5793.0
  • Zoning Description: res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2055.0
  • Tax Year: 2014

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 25, 2015
Closed on
Feb 25, 2015
Sold by
Black Shawn and Black Hannah
Bought by
Bishop Sherri J
Seller's Agent
Mitch Cripe
Coldwell Banker AJS (28th St)
Buyer's Agent
Josh May
RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH)
List Price
$119,900
Sold Price
$120,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.08%
Current Estimated Value
$299,150

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$179,150
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.98%
Original Mortgage
$110,473
Outstanding Balance
$84,486
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$214,664

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2009
Sold by
Krzykwa Stanley
Bought by
Black Shawn

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2007
Sold by
Black Shawn
Bought by
Krzykwa Stanley

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 27, 2002
Sold by
Funk Dennis J and Funk Carole L
Bought by
Black Shawn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$94,400
Interest Rate
5.87%
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
Bishop Sherri J $120,000 Chicago Title
Black Shawn -- None Available
Krzykwa Stanley -- None Available
Black Shawn $118,000 Chicago Title Of Mi Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bishop Sherri J $110,473
Previous Owner Black Shawn $94,400
Closed Black Shawn $23,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/25/2015 02/25/15 Sold $120,000 +0.1% $82 / Sq Ft
02/06/2015 02/06/15 Pending -- -- --
01/25/2015 01/25/15 For Sale $119,900 -- $82 / 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 $1,921 $112,700 $0 $0
2024 $1,921 $104,300 $0 $0
2023 $1,949 $91,000 $0 $0
2022 $1,850 $78,800 $0 $0
2021 $1,764 $71,200 $0 $0
2020 $1,687 $65,800 $0 $0
2019 $1,767 $59,200 $0 $0
2018 $1,706 $53,600 $0 $0
2017 $1,661 $47,600 $0 $0
2016 $1,681 $43,500 $0 $0
2015 $1,353 $43,500 $0 $0
2013 -- $39,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Mitch Cripe

    Coldwell Banker AJS (28th St)

  • Josh May

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Josh May

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (616) 318-0924

    19 in this area

    319 Total Sales

    Josh May
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 15003111

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-08-106-019

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49505 Creston

947 Ellsmere St NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 947 Ellsmere St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 since 25 January 2015 and is currently estimated at $299,150, approximately $204 per square foot. This property was built in 1946. 947 Ellsmere St NE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Riverside Middle School, Union High School, and All Saints Academy - Lower Campus.

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