NOT LISTED FOR SALE

953 Franklin St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Baxter Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $210,000 - $249,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,418 Sq Ft
$97/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 26, 2019

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

Est. 74% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,453/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area

About This Home

As of February 2019

So much character! Beautiful trim work, tall ceilings, large rooms with tons of natural light, window benches, a big private yard and much more. This well cared for 3 bed, 2 bath home is a charmer. It has a newer kitchen and bath and newer carpet throughout. Come see for yourself the beauty inside!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Doren Colley

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH) License #6501391177 Listed on: 01/11/2019

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH)

Last Buyer's Agent

Jason Johnson

Five Star Real Estate License #6501404972

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,144

Year Built

  • Built in 1905

Lot Details

  • 5,663 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 42x135
  • Back Yard Fenced

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,418 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,144

Year Built

Built in 1905

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1905
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2418.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 806.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 137500.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Size Area: 0.13
  • Lot Dimensions: 42x135
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5663.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1143.77
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 11, 2019
Closed on
Feb 25, 2019
Sold by
Emelander Matthew R and Emelander Rebecca
Bought by
Klein Tracy
Seller's Agent
Doren Colley
RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH)
Buyer's Agent
Jason Johnson
Five Star Real Estate
List Price
$137,500
Sold Price
$135,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,500
-1.82%
Current Estimated Value
$234,712

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$99,712
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.12%
Original Mortgage
$132,456
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 13, 2016
Closed on
Feb 17, 2016
Sold by
Pohl Destin W and Pohl Kati Marie
Bought by
Emelander Matthew R and Emelander Rebecca
Seller's Agent
Jordan Painter
RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH)
Buyer's Agent
Doren Colley
RE/MAX of Grand Rapids
List Price
$69,900
Sold Price
$69,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
24.26%
Original Mortgage
$64,900
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2007
Sold by
Mbm Enterprizes Llc
Bought by
Pohl Destin W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$65,600
Interest Rate
6.31%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2007
Sold by
Jackson Alphonso R
Bought by
Mbm Enterprises Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2006
Sold by
Towne Mortgage Co
Bought by
Hud

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 2005
Sold by
Colvin Roland L and Colvin Sabrina M
Bought by
Towne Mortgage Co

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 18, 2003
Sold by
Colvin Roland L
Bought by
Colvin Roland L and Colvin Sabrina M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 1999
Sold by
Redd Redd D D and Redd Colvin R
Bought by
Pohl Destin W
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
Klein Tracy $135,000 Chicago Title Of Mi Inc
Emelander Matthew R $69,900 Chicago Title
Pohl Destin W $72,900 Chicago Title
Mbm Enterprises Llc $20,267 None Available
Hud -- None Available
Towne Mortgage Co $51,206 --
Colvin Roland L -- --
Pohl Destin W -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Klein Tracy $5,500
Open Klein Tracy $135,800
Closed Klein Tracy $132,456
Previous Owner Emelander Matthew R $64,900
Previous Owner Pohl Destin W $65,600
Previous Owner Colvin Roland L $45,675
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/26/2019 02/26/19 Sold $135,000 -1.8% $56 / Sq Ft
01/14/2019 01/14/19 Pending -- -- --
01/11/2019 01/11/19 For Sale $137,500 +96.7% $57 / Sq Ft
02/17/2016 02/17/16 Sold $69,900 0.0% $29 / Sq Ft
01/18/2016 01/18/16 Pending -- -- --
01/13/2016 01/13/16 For Sale $69,900 -- $29 / 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 $1,809 $103,900 $0 $0
2024 $1,809 $94,200 $0 $0
2023 $1,835 $87,700 $0 $0
2022 $1,742 $75,400 $0 $0
2021 $1,704 $61,900 $0 $0
2020 $1,629 $49,400 $0 $0
2019 $1,184 $41,600 $0 $0
2018 $1,144 $35,100 $0 $0
2017 $1,113 $29,100 $0 $0
2016 $1,088 $29,300 $0 $0
2015 $1,498 $29,300 $0 $0
2013 -- $28,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Doren Colley

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Doren Colley

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (616) 617-7346

    103 Total Sales

    Doren Colley
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Jason Johnson

    Five Star Real Estate

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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Jordan Painter

    RE/MAX Michigan

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Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 19001437

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-32-182-024

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49506 Baxter

953 Franklin St SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 953 Franklin St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 since 11 January 2019 and is currently estimated at $234,712, approximately $97 per square foot. This property was built in 1905. 953 Franklin St SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Martin Luther King Leadership Academy, Alger Middle School, and Ottawa Hills High School.

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