NOT LISTED FOR SALE

952 Van Buren Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504

West Grand Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $275,617 - $305,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,399 Sq Ft
$206/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 18, 2019

Last sale price $176,000 $126 Per Sq Ft

Est. 64% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,752/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Recreation Room
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of April 2019

MOVE-IN READY! Charming dutch colonial home on corner lot in the up & coming West Side! 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Original hardwood floors and lots of natural light throughout the entire home. Recent renovations on the second floor include new paint, trim and updated bathroom. Fenced-in backyard with brick patio, a fire pit, and brand new landscaping. Beautifully maintained. Minutes away from John Ball Zoo, Downtown, and the exciting West Side culture. Don't miss out on this opportunity. Call to schedule a showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Daniel Peña

Homes 28 License #6501360510 Listed on: 03/15/2019

Co-Listed By

David Pena

Homes 28

Last Buyer's Agent

Elizabeth Dubridge

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main) License #6501400033

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,340

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • 4,014 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 39 x 102
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,399 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Laundry Chute

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,340

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
  • 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: 1399.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1340.37
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • Appliances:Built in Oven: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1399.0
  • Laundry Features Laundry Chute: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Colonial: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built in Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Center Island, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1399.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 723.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Appliances:Cook Top: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 174900.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • 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
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Chute
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Size Area: 0.09
  • Lot Dimensions: 39 X 102
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4014.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1340.37
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 15, 2019
Closed on
Apr 18, 2019
Sold by
Yakima Jessica M
Bought by
Frerichs Andrew and Boelens Jenna
Seller's Agent
Daniel Peña
Homes 28
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Dubridge
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)
List Price
$174,900
Sold Price
$176,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,100
0.63%
Current Estimated Value
$288,404

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$112,404
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.94%
Original Mortgage
$171,830
Outstanding Balance
$152,294
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$118,265

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 2017
Sold by
Yakima Jeffrey and Yakima Charlotte
Bought by
Yakima Jessica M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$102,400
Interest Rate
4.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 22, 2013
Closed on
Jun 21, 2013
Sold by
Rushlo Michelle R
Bought by
Yakima Jeffrey and Yakima Charlotte
Seller's Agent
Peter Westers
Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)
Buyer's Agent
Chandra Dozeman
CENTURY 21 Affiliated
List Price
$84,900
Sold Price
$80,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-5.77%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.48%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 2009
Sold by
Reyes Aristides
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2004
Sold by
Weston Sherry
Bought by
Reyes Aristides

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$113,900
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2002
Sold by
Weston Brian K
Bought by
Weston Sherry

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 1993
Sold by
Haan Haan S S and Haan Weston B
Bought by
Yakima Jessica Jeffrey Charlotte

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 1988

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 1985

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 1985
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
Frerichs Andrew $176,000 Sun Title Agency Of Mi Llc
Yakima Jessica M $102,400 Title Source Inc
Yakima Jeffrey $80,000 None Available
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp $64,000 None Available
Reyes Aristides $113,900 Metropolitan Title Company
Weston Sherry -- --
Yakima Jessica Jeffrey Charlotte $65,000 --
-- $58,000 --
-- $44,000 --
-- $35,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Frerichs Andrew $171,830
Previous Owner Yakima Jessica M $102,400
Previous Owner Rushlo Michelle R $54,101
Previous Owner Reyes Aristides $96,000
Previous Owner Reyes Aristides $19,500
Previous Owner Reyes Aristides $113,900
Previous Owner Weston Sherry K $87,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/18/2019 04/18/19 Sold $176,000 +0.6% $126 / Sq Ft
03/19/2019 03/19/19 Pending -- -- --
03/15/2019 03/15/19 For Sale $174,900 +118.6% $125 / Sq Ft
06/21/2013 06/21/13 Sold $80,000 -5.8% $52 / Sq Ft
05/26/2013 05/26/13 Pending -- -- --
05/22/2013 05/22/13 For Sale $84,900 -- $55 / 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 $2,321 $117,400 $0 $0
2024 $2,321 $109,100 $0 $0
2023 $2,355 $95,200 $0 $0
2022 $2,236 $81,300 $0 $0
2021 $2,186 $72,500 $0 $0
2020 $2,090 $63,400 $0 $0
2019 $1,388 $57,600 $0 $0
2018 $1,340 $51,100 $0 $0
2017 $1,305 $46,400 $0 $0
2016 $1,321 $40,500 $0 $0
2015 $1,228 $40,500 $0 $0
2013 -- $33,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Daniel Peña

    Homes 28

    (616) 245-7001

    34 Total Sales

    Daniel Peña
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  • D

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    David Pena

    Homes 28

    (616) 245-7001

    2 in this area

    101 Total Sales

    David Pena
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  • E

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Elizabeth Dubridge

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

  • P

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Peter Westers

    Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)

    (616) 262-7288

    95 Total Sales

    Peter Westers
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  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Chandra Dozeman

    CENTURY 21 Affiliated

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 19009314

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-13-23-179-001

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49504 West Grand

952 Van Buren Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 952 Van Buren Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 since 15 March 2019 and is currently estimated at $288,404, approximately $206 per square foot. This property was built in 1928. 952 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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