NOT LISTED FOR SALE

959 Orchard Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Estimated Value: $620,000 - $900,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,408 Sq Ft
$326/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 28, 2014

Last sale price $400,000 $166 Per Sq Ft

Est. 96% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,101/month

42 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Humidifier
  • East Grand Rapids High School Rated A
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Snack Bar or Counter

About This Home

As of August 2014

East Grand Rapids real estate. This 2BD, 2.5BA contemporary home is located just a short walk to Gaslight Village & Reeds Lake & is on 2 large lots! Enjoy the open main floor w/slotted open staircase separating its contemporary euro-style kitchen w/ top-end stainless appliances, Silestone & concrete countertops, light up 3-form back splash, from the front living room w/gorgeous gas fireplace & amazing windows, formal dining that opens up to the spacious family room w/access to back yard, large main floor full bath & adorable 1/2bath off kitchen. Upstairs are 2 large bedrooms including the large master bedroom. Finished basement offers an additional family/rec room w/wood burning fireplace, laundry & plenty of unfinished storage. What's most unique is its located on a double lot giving you plenty of privacy w/its beautiful Trex deck w/outdoor speakers, hot tub, beautiful perennials! Updates include: metal roof, new windows & siding!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Diane Griffin

Keller Williams GR North (Main) License #6502361836 Listed on: 05/15/2014

Keller Williams GR North (Main)

Last Buyer's Agent

Tammy Kerr

BHG Connections License #6502433373

BHG Connections

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,191

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Shrub

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,408 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Snack Bar or Counter
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Humidifier
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Mineral Rights Excluded

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,191

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1940
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 102*123
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2408.0
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 6191.0
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 2.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Additional Items:Humidifier: Yes
  • Mineral Rights:No: Yes
  • Roofing:Metal: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1908.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public Water: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Range, Microwave, Disposal, Dishwasher, Cooktop
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Ceramic Floor, Garage Door Opener, Humidifier, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room, Recreation Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2408.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Fireplace:Rec Room: Yes
  • Appliances:Cook Top: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Back, Deck(s)
  • List Price: 488000.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Metal
  • Waterfront: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): 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

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Public Water, Public Sewer, Broadband
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.29
  • Lot Size Area: 0.29
  • Lot Dimensions: 102*123
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12632.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6191.0
  • Tax Year: 13

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2014
Closed on
Aug 27, 2014
Sold by
Larsen Matthew M and Larsen Laurie A
Bought by
Greene Sarah
Seller's Agent
Diane Griffin
Keller Williams GR North (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Tammy Kerr
BHG Connections
List Price
$488,000
Sold Price
$400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$88,000
-18.03%
Current Estimated Value
$784,617

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$384,617
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.36%
Original Mortgage
$221,000
Outstanding Balance
$169,740
Interest Rate
4.15%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$616,084

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2004
Sold by
Strikwerda Elizabeth and Strikwerda Charles E
Bought by
Larsen Matthew M and Larsen Laurie A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$164,000
Interest Rate
5.85%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Greene Sarah $400,000 Examiners Title
Larsen Matthew M $205,000 Metropolitan Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Greene Sarah $100,000
Closed Greene Sarah $99,900
Open Greene Sarah $221,000
Previous Owner Larsen Matthew M $147,402
Previous Owner Larsen Matthew M $164,000
Closed Larsen Matthew M $30,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/28/2014 08/28/14 Sold $400,000 -18.0% $166 / Sq Ft
06/26/2014 06/26/14 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2014 05/15/14 For Sale $488,000 -- $203 / 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 $9,664 $317,200 $0 $0
2024 $9,664 $296,900 $0 $0
2023 $9,935 $263,500 $0 $0
2022 $9,417 $230,000 $0 $0
2021 $9,177 $221,000 $0 $0
2020 $8,540 $210,500 $0 $0
2019 $9,033 $196,100 $0 $0
2018 $8,889 $195,600 $0 $0
2017 $8,746 $184,000 $0 $0
2016 $8,509 $173,300 $0 $0
2015 -- $173,300 $0 $0
2013 -- $148,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Diane Griffin

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Diane Griffin

    Keller Williams GR North (Main)

    (616) 916-5960

    30 in this area

    103 Total Sales

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  • Tammy Kerr

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Tammy Kerr

    BHG Connections

    (616) 218-0873

    270 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 14025862

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-33-426-061

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49506

959 Orchard Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 959 Orchard Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 since 15 May 2014 and is currently estimated at $785,824, approximately $326 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 959 Orchard Ave SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including East Grand Rapids High School, St. Stephen School, and Grand Rapids Christian School - Iroquois.

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