NOT LISTED FOR SALE

961 Paradise Lake Dr SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Forest Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $607,000 - $785,000

7 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,424 Sq Ft
$155/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 23, 2014

Last sale price $232,600 $53 Per Sq Ft

Est. 195% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,909/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.28 Acre Lot
  • Recreation Room
  • Attached Garage
  • Ada Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of January 2014

Spacious 4400+ square foot ranch home in highly-sought Forest Hills Schools set on a 1.28-acre lot with a large accessory building. Flowing, open floor plan perfect for entertaining, especially in the family room with stone fireplace and cathedral ceiling overlooking the new deck and roomy backyard. Main floor owner's suite with walk-in closet and bath with separate shower and tub. The large accessory building with loft offers excellent storage and/or workshop possibilities. Tremendous location only minutes from schools, the local trail system, as well as shopping and dining. This home and property presents unique opportunities and amenities for its next owner.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brad Baker

Greenridge Realty (EGR) License #6501299154 Listed on: 12/12/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Brad Ditmar

EXP Realty (Grand Rapids) License #6501363669

EXP Realty (Grand Rapids)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,199

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 1.28 Acre Lot

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4,424 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Game Room with Fireplace
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Natural lighting in basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 7 Bedrooms

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Well

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,199

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1978
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Disposal, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener, Wet Bar, Whirlpool Tub, Wood Floor
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Rec Room, Family
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Basement: Daylight
  • LivingArea: 4424.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 234900.0
  • Other Structures: Barn(s)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Water Source: Well

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 1.28
  • Lot Size Area: 1.28
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 55757.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 12, 2013
Closed on
Jan 23, 2014
Sold by
Heritage Netherlands Reformed Congregati
Bought by
Zabriskie Robert and Zabriskie Olga L
Seller's Agent
Brad Baker
Greenridge Realty (EGR)
Buyer's Agent
Brad Ditmar
EXP Realty (Grand Rapids)
List Price
$234,900
Sold Price
$232,600
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,300
-0.98%
Current Estimated Value
$687,122

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$454,522
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.70%
Original Mortgage
$186,000
Outstanding Balance
$97,975
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$589,147

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 1997
Sold by
Powell-Prevette Teresa H
Bought by
Prevette Robert C and Prevette Powell-Prevette

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 1997
Sold by
Powell Thomas L
Bought by
Powell-Prevette Teresa H and Zabriskie Robert

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 1991
Sold by
Boerhave Gerald C
Bought by
Prevette Robert C and Prevette Powell-Prevette
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
Zabriskie Robert $232,600 Grand Rapids Title Agency Ll
Prevette Robert C -- --
Powell-Prevette Teresa H -- --
Prevette Robert C $161,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Zabriskie Robert $186,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/23/2014 01/23/14 Sold $232,600 -1.0% $53 / Sq Ft
12/16/2013 12/16/13 Pending -- -- --
12/12/2013 12/12/13 For Sale $234,900 -- $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 $3,199 $323,100 $0 $0
2024 $3,199 $314,900 $0 $0
2023 $4,620 $238,100 $0 $0
2022 $4,475 $196,200 $0 $0
2021 $4,301 $170,800 $0 $0
2020 $2,856 $166,900 $0 $0
2019 $3,902 $155,400 $0 $0
2018 $4,059 $142,500 $0 $0
2017 $4,048 $130,800 $0 $0
2016 $3,902 $124,000 $0 $0
2015 -- $124,000 $0 $0
2013 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Brad Baker

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Brad Baker

    Greenridge Realty (EGR)

    (616) 965-2623

    8 in this area

    342 Total Sales

    Brad Baker
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  • Brad Ditmar

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Brad Ditmar

    EXP Realty (Grand Rapids)

    (616) 293-4477

    11 in this area

    116 Total Sales

    Brad Ditmar
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 13068514

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-15-32-301-029

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49546 Forest Hills

961 Paradise Lake Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 961 Paradise Lake Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 since 12 December 2013 and is currently estimated at $687,122, approximately $155 per square foot. This property was built in 1978. 961 Paradise Lake Dr SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Ada Elementary School, Central Woodlands 5/6 School, and Central Middle School.

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