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1243 Lafayette Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507

$170,000

Home List Price

$2,019*

Closing Credit

3 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath
1,516 SqFt
$112/SqFt
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Schools Nearby

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1243 Lafayette Ave SE, Grand Rapids$170,000

Buyer Closing Credits

$2,019*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeResidential
ParkingPaved, Door Opener, Detached
Garage1 space
Year Built1905
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
MLS #65024015640
Lot Size0.11 Acres
StatusSale Pending
(Pending)

About 1243 Lafayette Ave SE

Welcome Home to 1243 Lafayette SE, this home has been in the same family since 1967 and it is time for new owners. Located less than 2 miles from Downtown Grand Rapids, close to schools, churches, parks and bus lines. Enjoy the enclosed front porch which is perfect for your porch furniture. Enter into the spacious foyer, open living and dining room, kitchen, full bath and converted main floor bedroom. Upper level you will find a landing which could double as a sitting area and two good sized bedrooms with good sized closets which both reveal lovely wood flooring, Full basement with glass block windows, plenty of storage, mechanicals and laundry. Fully fenced front and rear yards, nice driveway and garage (newer than home). Affordable price point.Great opportunity to build some sweat equity and make this one your own!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 1,516 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Pro Real Estate Services LLC
  • Office Phone: (616) 293-5269
  • Listing Agent: Aurelia R Becker

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: Cable Available, Laundry Facility

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Fenced

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Paved, Door Opener, Detached

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.11 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy, Public Magnet Grades 6-12
  • Ottawa Hills High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • City Middle/High School, Public Magnet Grades 7-12

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Lafayettte South off Hall between Jefferson and Madison

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $170,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $112/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $700
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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Grand Rapids, MI

City

Med. Sold Price

$299.2K

Med. Price/SqFt

$228

Avg. Days On Market

20

# of Sold Homes

224

1243 Lafayette Ave SE vs Grand Rapids

26 DAYS ON ROCKET

+6 Days

$170,000

-$129.2K Less

$112/SqFt

-$116 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $129.2K less than the Median Sold Price and $116/SqFt less than other homes in Grand Rapids, MI.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: Greater Regional Alliance of REALTORS®
  • MLS Number: #65024015640

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Pro Real Estate Services LLC
  • Office Phone: (616) 293-5269
  • Listing Agent: Aurelia R Becker

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$700$42,300
2020$699$35,400
2019$657$29,800
2018$666$25,700
2017$619$24,500

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

High School

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3
/10

  • Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy

  • 512 Division Ave S

  • 0.97 miles

  • Public Magnet Grades 6-12

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2
/10

  • Ottawa Hills High School

  • 2055 Rosewood Ave SE

  • 2.00 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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9
/10

  • City Middle/High School

  • 1720 Plainfield Ave NE

  • 3.65 miles

  • Public Magnet Grades 7-12

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $21,038. Most Grand Rapids, MI residents have annual incomes less than $35k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 1243 Lafayette Ave SE

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 1243 Lafayette Ave SE property is $170,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 1243 Lafayette Ave SE is a house located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49507.

Is this property for sale now?

Sale Pending: 1243 Lafayette Ave SE is Sale Pending (Pending), which means that the seller has accepted an offer but the sale is not finalized.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 1243 Lafayette Ave SE are:
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy: GreatSchools Rating 3/10
Ottawa Hills High School: GreatSchools Rating 2/10
City Middle/High School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $700 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 1243 Lafayette Ave SE has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 1243 Lafayette Ave SE is 1,516 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 1243 Lafayette Ave SE is 1905.

Rocket Homes›Michigan›Kent County›Grand Rapids›49507›1243 Lafayette Ave SE

This home is located at 1243 Lafayette Ave SE in Grand Rapids, MI and zip code 49507 in the South East Community Association neighborhood. This 1,516 square foot home, which was built in 1905, sits on a 0.11 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 03, 2024 and is currently priced at $170,000.

While more than 128 listings in Grand Rapids, MI in March 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 40 listings sold at asking price, and more than 56 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Grand Rapids, MI increased by 9.2% between February 2024 and March 2024. While the average time on the market in March 2024 was 20 days, the median list price was $299,288.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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