NOT LISTED FOR SALE

956 Farnsworth Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Forest Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $459,000 - $496,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,762 Sq Ft
$171/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 30, 2019

Last sale price $295,000 $107 Per Sq Ft

Est. 60% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,746/month

Highlights

  • 2 Fireplaces
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 1-Story Property
  • Meadow Brook Elementary School Rated A
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of December 2019

Whoa, for real, you're going to love this this meticulously maintained ranch located on a quiet cal de sac in Forest Hills Northern. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, restaurants and downtown. The new kitchen is amazing with Quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances, perfect space to hang out and entertain. Lower level Finished with a family room, entertainment room and a full Kitchen. spend countless hours relaxing, playing or gardening in the park like back yard.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Doorn

JH Realty Partners License #6502433161 Listed on: 12/03/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Tim Anders

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main) License #6501299915

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,111

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 280 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 65 x 35 x1 33 x 125x 121

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,111

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1960
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 65 x 35 x1 33 x 125x 121
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2762.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2111.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: res
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 2.0
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1448.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2762.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Full Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 1314.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1448.0
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1314.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 299900.0
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.01
  • Lot Size Area: 0.01
  • Lot Dimensions: 65 x 35 x1 33 x 125x 121
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 280.0
  • Zoning Description: res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2111.0
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 3, 2019
Closed on
Dec 30, 2019
Sold by
Roelofs Daniel J and Roelofs Sharon K
Bought by
Fisher Michael T and Gilhorn Joanne M
Seller's Agent
John Doorn
JH Realty Partners
Buyer's Agent
Tim Anders
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$295,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-1.63%
Current Estimated Value
$471,676

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$176,676
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.40%
Original Mortgage
$280,250
Outstanding Balance
$247,612
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$224,064

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2013
Sold by
Roelofs Daniel James and Roelofs Sharon K
Bought by
Roelofs Daniel J and Roelofs Sharon K
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
Fisher Michael T $295,000 None Available
Roelofs Daniel J -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Fisher Michael T $280,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/30/2019 12/30/19 Sold $295,000 -1.6% $107 / Sq Ft
12/03/2019 12/03/19 For Sale $299,900 -- $109 / Sq Ft
11/17/2019 11/17/19 Pending -- -- --
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 $3,263 $212,800 $0 $0
2024 $3,263 $192,500 $0 $0
2023 $3,120 $172,300 $0 $0
2022 $4,199 $152,600 $0 $0
2021 $4,104 $144,300 $0 $0
2020 $2,913 $136,400 $0 $0
2019 $2,091 $125,000 $0 $0
2018 $2,091 $110,400 $0 $0
2017 $2,081 $99,400 $0 $0
2016 $2,006 $94,800 $0 $0
2015 -- $94,800 $0 $0
2013 -- $63,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • John Doorn

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    John Doorn

    JH Realty Partners

    (616) 292-7951

    7 in this area

    107 Total Sales

    John Doorn
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  • Tim Anders

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Tim Anders

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

    (616) 291-1467

    21 in this area

    346 Total Sales

    Tim Anders
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 19053838

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-36-382-001

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49546 Forest Hills

956 Farnsworth Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 956 Farnsworth Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 since 03 December 2019 and is currently estimated at $471,676, approximately $170 per square foot. This property was built in 1960. 956 Farnsworth Ave SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Meadow Brook Elementary School, Northern Trails 5/6 School, and Northern Hills Middle School.

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