NOT LISTED FOR SALE

The Boardwalk 940 Monroe Ave NW Unit 552 Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Belknap Lookout Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $370,000 - $681,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,044 Sq Ft
$617/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold October 09, 2020

Last sale price $449,500 $220 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,764/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Clubhouse
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fruit Trees
  • Deck
  • 2-minute walk to Canal Street Park

About This Home

As of October 2020

Rarely does an opportunity present itself to acquire one of the most enviable and exclusive properties in DOWNTOWN GR! You will love this one of a kind Boardwalk condo with old-world charm and breathtaking views of the Grand River. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home has plenty to offer —giving you 2,044 sq. ft. of spacious elegance, EXPOSED BRICK and palatial wood beamed ceilings. Tons of updates such as lighting upgrades, GRANITE wrapped kitchen with elevated serving space, stainless steel appliances, and two deeded and covered parking spaces included on same floor as the condo! All of this situated conveniently close to what Downtown GR has to offer. Don't wait on this one because it won't last!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dontay Robertson

NuCon Realty, LLC License #6501402052 Listed on: 08/17/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeff Northouse

42 North Realty Group License #6501236995

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,481

Year Built

  • Built in 1892

Lot Details

  • Sprinkler System
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $617 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,044 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Snack Bar or Counter
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Low Threshold Shower
  • Halls are 42 inches wide
  • Doors with lever handles
  • Doors are 36 inches wide or more
  • Accessible Entrance
  • Stepless Entry

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Play Equipment

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Phone Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, trash, snow removal, sewer, lawn/yard care, heat
  • $100 HOA Transfer Fee
  • Boardwalk Condominiums

Recreation

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Additional Features

  • Security
  • Security Service

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,481

Year Built

Built in 1892

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$617 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1892
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Condominium
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: NA
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2044.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 8481.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RES
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Accessibility Feat:Low Threshold Shower: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Landscape:Underground Sprinkler: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Landscape:Fruit Trees: Yes
  • General Property Info:Condo Proj Name: Boardwalk Condominiums
  • General Property Info:Entry Type: Common
  • General Property Info:Pets YN: Yes
  • Accessibility Feat:Lever Door Handles: Yes
  • Accessibility Feat:No Step Entrance: Yes
  • Roofing:Rubber: Yes
  • Heat Type:Heat Pump: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2044.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Accessibility Feat 36 Inch Entrance Door: Yes
  • Accessibility Feat 42 in or Hallway: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Security Features:Security System: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: 36 Inch Entrance Door, 42 in or + Hallway, Covered Entrance, Lever Door Handles, Low Threshold Shower, Accessible Entrance
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Center Island, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Other
  • LivingArea: 2044.0
  • Window Features: Screens, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Play Equipment
  • List Price: 449500.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Water Body Name: Grand River
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Play Equipment: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Pool:In Ground: 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

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Heating: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Phone Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heat Source:Electric2: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Clubhouse, Pets Allowed, Pool, Security
  • Association Fee: 617.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 617.0
  • Association Info:Assoc Buy in Fee: 100
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Monthly
  • General Property Info:Association Contact: Beth Visser
  • Assoc Amenities:Pets Allowed2: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Club House: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Pool: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Security: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Trash, Snow Removal, Sewer, Lawn/Yard Care, Heat

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: NA
  • Zoning Description: RES

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8481.0
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 17, 2020
Closed on
Oct 9, 2020
Sold by
Yantko Stephen and Yantko Susan
Bought by
Shoemaker Benjamin and Shoemaker Carrie
Seller's Agent
Dontay Robertson
NuCon Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Jeff Northouse
42 North Realty Group
List Price
$449,500
Sold Price
$449,500
Current Estimated Value
$526,591

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$77,091
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.20%
Original Mortgage
$427,025
Outstanding Balance
$382,186
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$144,405

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 22, 2018
Closed on
May 25, 2018
Sold by
Mcdonough Raymond P and Mcdonough Kimberly A
Bought by
Yantko Stephen and Yantko Susan
Seller's Agent
Cynthia Hodges
ERA Reardon Realty Great Lakes
Buyer's Agent
Judith Morgan
Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors
List Price
$385,000
Sold Price
$375,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.6%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.05%
Original Mortgage
$375,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 21, 2015
Closed on
Feb 27, 2015
Sold by
Bourassa Pierre Louis and Bourassa Jessica
Bought by
Mcdonough Raymond and Mcdonough Kimberly
Seller's Agent
Arija Wilcox
Keller Williams GR East
Buyer's Agent
Cynthia Hodges
Greenridge Realty (Summit)
List Price
$289,900
Sold Price
$289,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.16%
Original Mortgage
$231,920
Interest Rate
2.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 2011
Sold by
Boardwalk Condos Llc
Bought by
Bourassa Pierre Louis

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$196,500
Interest Rate
3.41%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Shoemaker Benjamin $449,500 Ata National Title Group Llc
Yantko Stephen $375,000 None Available
Mcdonough Raymond $289,900 Grand Rapids Title Co Llc
Bourassa Pierre Louis $239,900 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Shoemaker Benjamin $427,025
Previous Owner Yantko Stephen $375,000
Previous Owner Mcdonough Raymond $231,920
Previous Owner Bourassa Pierre Louis $196,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/09/2020 10/09/20 Sold $449,500 0.0% $220 / Sq Ft
08/21/2020 08/21/20 Pending -- -- --
08/17/2020 08/17/20 For Sale $449,500 +19.9% $220 / Sq Ft
06/08/2018 06/08/18 Sold $375,000 -2.6% $183 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/26/2018 04/26/18 Pending -- -- --
03/22/2018 03/22/18 For Sale $385,000 +32.8% $188 / Sq Ft
02/27/2015 02/27/15 Sold $289,900 0.0% $142 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/23/2015 01/23/15 Pending -- -- --
01/21/2015 01/21/15 For Sale $289,900 -- $142 / 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 $4,632 $170,500 $0 $0
2024 $4,632 $159,600 $0 $0
2023 $4,700 $147,600 $0 $0
2022 $4,462 $132,500 $0 $0
2021 $4,364 $128,300 $0 $0
2020 $5,775 $122,300 $0 $0
2019 $3,756 $110,800 $0 $0
2018 $3,756 $110,800 $0 $0
2017 $3,657 $104,800 $0 $0
2016 $3,701 $107,700 $0 $0
2015 $3,457 $107,700 $0 $0
2013 -- $103,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dontay Robertson

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Dontay Robertson

    NuCon Realty, LLC

    (616) 916-3408

    79 Total Sales

    Dontay Robertson
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  • Jeff Northouse

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Jeff Northouse

    42 North Realty Group

    (616) 366-5240

    79 Total Sales

    Jeff Northouse
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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Jeffrey Northouse

    Greenridge Realty (West)

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Cynthia Hodges

    ERA Reardon Realty Great Lakes

  • Judith Morgan

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Judith Morgan

    Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors

    (616) 813-2372

    1 in this area

    59 Total Sales

    Judith Morgan
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  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Arija Wilcox

    Keller Williams GR East

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About The Boardwalk

Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20033568

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-13-24-285-225

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49503 Belknap Lookout

940 Monroe Ave NW Unit 552, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 940 Monroe Ave NW Unit 552, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 since 17 August 2020 and is currently estimated at $526,591, approximately $257 per square foot. This property was built in 1892. 940 Monroe Ave NW Unit 552 is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Coit Creative Arts Academy, Kent Hills School, and Riverside Middle School.

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