NOT LISTED FOR SALE

948 Van Buren Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504

West Grand Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $256,000 - $286,000

4 Beds
1 Bath
2,431 Sq Ft
$111/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 14, 2018

Last sale price $135,000 $56 Per Sq Ft

Est. 100% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,615/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Replacement Windows
  • Bungalow
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Back Yard Fenced

About This Home

As of September 2018

Wonderful West Side 4 bedroom 1 bath bungalow located on a quiet tree lined street is a must see! Some of the many updates include new 50 gal. water heater, 3 yr old, 50 yr.transferrable warranty roof, newer windows, air and furnance, updated electrical and ground, dedicated 220 in garage with its own electrical panel, hardwood floors under carpet in main living area, newly painted exterior, added insulation upstairs, and all appliances included. You wont want to miss this great house located in a lovely west side community. In walking distance to the Dairy Queen, Richmond Park, zoo, nature center, ball fields and art prize. Close to all areas of the city within minutes. Offers due by 9 am Friday, July 27th, 2018.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laurie Tornga

Weichert REALTORS Plat (Main) License #6501336959 Listed on: 07/24/2018

Weichert REALTORS Plat (Main)

Last Buyer's Agent

Jared Sebright

Five Star Real Estate (Main) License #6501389514

Five Star Real Estate (Main)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,006

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 39x102
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Crawl Space

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,006

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: 39x102
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2431.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1006.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: res
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • 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
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1636.0
  • 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, Freezer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Full
  • LivingArea: 2431.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 795.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 936.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Freezer: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 795.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 129900.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: 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
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 39x102
  • Zoning Description: res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1006.0
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 24, 2018
Closed on
Sep 14, 2018
Sold by
Church William Enos
Bought by
Caswell Samantha
Seller's Agent
Laurie Tornga
Weichert REALTORS Plat (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Jared Sebright
Five Star Real Estate (Main)
List Price
$129,900
Sold Price
$135,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
3.93%
Current Estimated Value
$270,532

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$135,532
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.36%
Original Mortgage
$130,950
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 2009
Sold by
Church Katheryn Geneva
Bought by
Church William Enos

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 2007
Sold by
Church William E and Church Katheryn G
Bought by
Church William E and Church Wm E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 2002
Sold by
Rodenhouse Ryan W and Borgerding Sara M
Bought by
Church William and Church Wm E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$83,040
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 2000
Sold by
Rdnhs Wbr S
Bought by
Rdnhs and Rdnhs Borgrdng

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 1999
Sold by
Crouch Crouch M M and Crouch Weber S
Bought by
Church Weber S and Church William Enos

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 1993
Sold by
Usakowski Es
Bought by
Church William Enos
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
Caswell Samantha $135,000 Ata National Title Group Llc
Church William Enos -- None Available
Church William E -- None Available
Church William E -- None Available
Church William $103,800 --
Rdnhs $88,000 --
Church Weber S $80,000 --
Church William Enos $56,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Caswell Samantha $130,950
Closed Caswell Samantha $7,500
Previous Owner Church William E $100,925
Previous Owner Church William E $110,000
Previous Owner Church William $83,040
Closed Church William $20,760
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/14/2018 09/14/18 Sold $135,000 +3.9% $56 / Sq Ft
07/27/2018 07/27/18 Pending -- -- --
07/24/2018 07/24/18 For Sale $129,900 -- $53 / 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 $1,828 $100,400 $0 $0
2024 $1,828 $93,000 $0 $0
2023 $1,855 $80,800 $0 $0
2022 $1,761 $69,000 $0 $0
2021 $1,722 $61,400 $0 $0
2020 $1,646 $53,800 $0 $0
2019 $1,724 $49,000 $0 $0
2018 $1,069 $41,400 $0 $0
2017 $1,040 $39,000 $0 $0
2016 $1,053 $34,300 $0 $0
2015 $979 $34,300 $0 $0
2013 -- $28,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Laurie Tornga

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Laurie Tornga

    Weichert REALTORS Plat (Main)

    (616) 299-9479

    51 Total Sales

    Laurie Tornga
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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Jared Sebright

    Five Star Real Estate (Main)

    (616) 822-2339

    2 in this area

    97 Total Sales

    Jared Sebright
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 18035164

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-13-23-179-002

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49504 West Grand

948 Van Buren Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 948 Van Buren Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 since 24 July 2018 and is currently estimated at $270,532, approximately $111 per square foot. This property was built in 1928. 948 Van Buren 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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