NOT LISTED FOR SALE

977 Valley Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Westside Connection Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $216,000 - $267,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
987 Sq Ft
$240/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 13, 2016

Last sale price $71,450 $72 Per Sq Ft

Est. 230% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,470/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Living Room
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Flooring
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • High Speed Internet

About This Home

As of May 2016

Well maintained home that shows great. Beautiful hardwood floors, laminate floors, wainscoting, newer windows, furnace 6-7 yrs. All appliances included. Prime location close to downtown, John Ball Zoo and GVSU campus.
Room desc: LR, FDR, KIT, 2 BR, BA, MUDROOM, SUNROOM DN: FULL BSMT, LAUNDRY, SHOWER, MECH, STORAGE.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tony Lewis

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH) License #6501242774 Listed on: 04/05/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Chelsea Roelofs

Bluebow Realty LLC License #6506045645

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,166

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 4,100 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 42x100x41x100

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 987 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,166

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1925
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 42x100x41x100
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 987.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • General Property Info:Design: Ranch
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RES
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Public Water: 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: No
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Additional Items:Laminate Floor: Yes
  • Additional Items:Wood Floor: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 987.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Oven, Microwave, Dryer, Disposal
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Laminate Floor, Wood Floor
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 987.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • List Price: 74900.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Size Area: 0.09
  • Lot Dimensions: 42x100x41x100
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4100.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 16

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 2017
Sold by
Sperber Loren
Bought by
2017 Loren Sperber Revocable Trust
Current Estimated Value
$235,533

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 5, 2016
Closed on
May 13, 2016
Sold by
Dunn Joseph and Dunn Jessica
Bought by
Sperber Loren
Seller's Agent
Tony Lewis
RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH)
Buyer's Agent
Chelsea Roelofs
Bluebow Realty LLC
List Price
$74,900
Sold Price
$71,450
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,450
-4.61%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.70%
Original Mortgage
$53,586
Outstanding Balance
$43,002
Interest Rate
3.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$191,581

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 2000
Sold by
Gleason Chpl
Bought by
Gleason and Gleason Emelndr

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 28, 1995
Sold by
Nowicki Es
Bought by
Dunn Chappell and Dunn Joseph
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
2017 Loren Sperber Revocable Trust -- None Available
Sperber Loren $71,450 None Available
Gleason $71,500 --
Dunn Chappell $46,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sperber Loren $53,586
Previous Owner Dunn Joseph $70,933
Previous Owner Dunn Joseph $73,995
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/13/2016 05/13/16 Sold $71,450 -4.6% $72 / Sq Ft
04/07/2016 04/07/16 Pending -- -- --
04/05/2016 04/05/16 For Sale $74,900 -- $76 / 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 $2,166 $85,700 $0 $0
2024 $2,166 $78,700 $0 $0
2023 $2,149 $67,900 $0 $0
2022 $2,042 $57,900 $0 $0
2021 $1,990 $51,600 $0 $0
2020 $1,923 $45,300 $0 $0
2019 $1,969 $41,400 $0 $0
2018 $1,909 $36,800 $0 $0
2017 $1,862 $30,500 $0 $0
2016 $1,279 $27,100 $0 $0
2015 $785 $27,100 $0 $0
2013 -- $23,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tony Lewis

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Tony Lewis

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (616) 957-0700

    2 in this area

    269 Total Sales

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  • Chelsea Roelofs

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Chelsea Roelofs

    Bluebow Realty LLC

    (616) 446-0041

    49 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 16014473

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-13-23-131-019

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49504 Westside Connection

977 Valley Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 977 Valley Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 since 05 April 2016 and is currently estimated at $236,428, approximately $239 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 977 Valley 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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