NOT LISTED FOR SALE

978 52nd St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49508

Ridgebrook Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $232,000 - $248,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
943 Sq Ft
$253/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 21, 2016

Last sale price $83,000 $88 Per Sq Ft

Est. 187% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,497/month

104 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Level Lot
  • 1-Story Property
  • East Kentwood High School Rated A-
  • Back Yard Fenced

About This Home

As of June 2016

Own your home for less than renting!Great brick starter home with formal dining room. Large basement for lots of storage and additional non-conforming bedroom. Fenced in backyard-perfect for kids and pets. Near elementary and Valleywood Middle School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Zeemering

VICTORY REALTY GROUP Listed on: 02/17/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathina Underwood

Realify Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 45x132
  • Level Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 943 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Range
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1951
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 943.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 759.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 82900.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Size Area: 0.17
  • Lot Dimensions: 45x132
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7405.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2239.54
  • Tax Year: 2015

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 17, 2016
Closed on
Jun 21, 2016
Sold by
Compass Rose Properties Llc
Bought by
Lovell Stephen E
Seller's Agent
David Zeemering
VICTORY REALTY GROUP
Buyer's Agent
Kathina Underwood
Realify Properties
List Price
$89,000
Sold Price
$83,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,000
-6.74%
Total Days on Market
104
Current Estimated Value
$238,383

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$155,383
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.47%
Original Mortgage
$80,510
Outstanding Balance
$65,131
Interest Rate
3.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$173,252

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 17, 2016
Closed on
May 11, 2016
Sold by
Compass Rose Properties Llc
Bought by
West Michigan Private Capital Fund I Llc
Seller's Agent
David Zeemering
VICTORY REALTY GROUP
Buyer's Agent
Kathina Underwood
Realify Properties
List Price
$89,000
Sold Price
$83,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,000
-6.74%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,510
Outstanding Balance
$65,131
Interest Rate
3.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$173,252

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2007
Sold by
Holmes Micnhael T
Bought by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Co and Soundview Home Loan Trust 2005-4 Asset B

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 2005
Sold by
Sunshine Christian Reformed Church
Bought by
Holmes Michael T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$76,800
Interest Rate
7.75%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2005
Sold by
Swierenga Donald J and Swierenga Mary
Bought by
Sunshine Christian Reformed Church and Sunshine Community Church
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
Lovell Stephen E $83,000 Star Title Agency Llc
West Michigan Private Capital Fund I Llc $42,305 Attorney
Deutsche Bank National Trust Co $67,322 None Available
Holmes Michael T $96,000 Metropolitan Title Company
Sunshine Christian Reformed Church -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lovell Stephen E $80,510
Previous Owner Compass Rose Properties Llc $22,000
Previous Owner Holmes Michael T $76,800
Closed Holmes Michael T $19,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/21/2016 06/21/16 Sold $83,000 -6.7% $88 / Sq Ft
05/31/2016 05/31/16 Pending -- -- --
02/17/2016 02/17/16 For Sale $89,000 -- $94 / 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
2024 $1,963 $83,500 $0 $0
2023 $2,090 $76,600 $0 $0
2022 $1,956 $62,900 $0 $0
2021 $1,917 $59,400 $0 $0
2020 $1,590 $56,300 $0 $0
2019 $1,873 $52,000 $0 $0
2018 $1,833 $47,900 $0 $0
2017 $1,797 $43,800 $0 $0
2016 $1,828 $42,300 $0 $0
2015 $2,086 $42,300 $0 $0
2013 -- $37,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • David Zeemering

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    David Zeemering

    VICTORY REALTY GROUP

    (616) 291-4209

    David Zeemering
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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Kathina Underwood

    Realify Properties

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 16006334

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-32-125-004

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49508 Ridgebrook

978 52nd St SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 978 52nd St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508 since 17 February 2016 and is currently estimated at $238,383, approximately $252 per square foot. This property was built in 1951. 978 52nd St SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Glenwood Elementary School, Valleywood Middle School, and East Kentwood High School.

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