Seller's Agent in 2025
Benjamin Palasek
Key Realty
(616) 318-6645
1 in this area
47 Total Sales
1121 Benjamin Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506
South East End Neighborhood
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,218
Sq Ft
4,966
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Traditional Architecture
- No HOA
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Wood Flooring
- Covered Patio or Porch
- Eat-In Kitchen
About This Home
As of September 2025Welcome to 1121 Benjamin Street SE, a 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath home in a prime Grand Rapids location near Eastown, East Grand Rapids, Ottawa Hills, downtown, and just steps from MLK Park, which is currently undergoing a major renovation. This home offers great potential for cosmetic updates while major improvements are already complete, including a newer roof, furnace, windows, front concrete work, and beautiful landscaping. It has also been through the city's lead abatement program for added safety. A spacious walk-up attic offers bonus space for storage or future finishing. Close to Grand Rapids Christian schools, parks, Hall Street Bakery, and more!!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Key Realty License #6501396314 Listed on: 08/11/2025
Last Buyer's Agent
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Cascade) License #6502358547
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,552
Year Built
- Built in 1925
Lot Details
- 4,966 Sq Ft Lot
- Decorative Fence
- Garden
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Asphalt Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,218 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Replacement Windows
- Insulated Windows
- Living Room with Fireplace
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in Basement
Outdoor Features
- Covered Patio or Porch
Utilities
- Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- High Speed Internet
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 22, 2014
Closed on
Aug 1, 2014
Sold by
Desarden Eric and Desarden Christine
Bought by
Bannister Jeremiah and Bannister Angela L
Seller's Agent
Leigh Smith
Keller Williams Realty Rivertown
Buyer's Agent
Ron Babitz
Cornerstone Companies
List Price
$107,500
Sold Price
$116,000
Premium/Discount to List
$8,500
7.91%
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
$116,000
Outstanding Balance
$88,582
Interest Rate
4.15%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$190,185
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 12, 2012
Closed on
Feb 22, 2012
Sold by
Zondervan Patrick and Zondervan Melinda
Bought by
Desarden Eric and Desarden Christine
Seller's Agent
Diane Griffin
Keller Williams GR North (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Ronald Sias
Key Realty
List Price
$98,800
Sold Price
$103,000
Premium/Discount to List
$4,200
4.25%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.99%
Original Mortgage
$100,388
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 10, 2004
Sold by
Obrien Sarah Ann Elizabeth
Bought by
Zondervan Patrick and Zondervan Melinda
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$104,646
Interest Rate
5.77%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 28, 1999
Sold by
Yonkman Ts and Yonkman Obrien S
Bought by
Desarden Obrien S and Desarden Eric Christine
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 2, 1994
Sold by
Yonkman Yonkman W W and Yonkman Ts
Bought by
Desarden Eric Christine
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 16, 1994
Sold by
Yonkman Yonkman J J and Yonkman W
Bought by
Desarden Eric Christine
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 18, 1990
Sold by
Myers Myers L L and Myers Yonkman J
Bought by
Desarden Eric Christine
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $116,000 | First American Title Ins Co | |
| Warranty Deed | $103,000 | Grand Rapids Title Agency Ll | |
| Warranty Deed | $106,300 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $70,000 | -- | |
| Quit Claim Deed | $100 | -- | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $48,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $116,000 | VA | |
| Previous Owner | $100,388 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $104,646 | FHA |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/05/2025 09/05/25 | Sold | $275,000 | 0.0% | $124 / Sq Ft |
| 08/12/2025 08/12/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/11/2025 08/11/25 | For Sale | $275,000 | 0.0% | $124 / Sq Ft |
| 08/05/2025 08/05/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/28/2025 07/28/25 | Price Changed | $275,000 | -5.1% | $124 / Sq Ft |
| 07/22/2025 07/22/25 | For Sale | $289,900 | +149.9% | $131 / Sq Ft |
| 08/01/2014 08/01/14 | Sold | $116,000 | +7.9% | $52 / Sq Ft |
| 05/24/2014 05/24/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/22/2014 05/22/14 | For Sale | $107,500 | +4.4% | $48 / Sq Ft |
| 02/22/2012 02/22/12 | Sold | $103,000 | +4.3% | $48 / Sq Ft |
| 01/23/2012 01/23/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/12/2012 01/12/12 | For Sale | $98,800 | -- | $46 / Sq Ft |
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $1,516 | $150,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $1,516 | $127,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $1,538 | $115,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $1,460 | $95,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $1,428 | $84,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $1,429 | $63,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $1,360 | $63,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $1,300 | $55,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $1,344 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $1,360 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $1,963 | $38,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2013 | -- | $37,300 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Benjamin Palasek
-
Guy DeVries
G
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Guy DeVries
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Cascade)
(616) 514-3012
2 in this area
56 Total Sales
-
Leigh Smith
Seller's Agent in 2014
Leigh Smith
Keller Williams Realty Rivertown
(616) 294-0165
64 Total Sales
-
Ron Babitz
R
Buyer's Agent in 2014
Ron Babitz
Cornerstone Companies
(616) 970-1557
1 in this area
26 Total Sales
-
Diane Griffin
Seller's Agent in 2012
Diane Griffin
Keller Williams GR North (Main)
(616) 916-5960
2 in this area
99 Total Sales
-
Ronald Sias
Buyer's Agent in 2012
Ronald Sias
Key Realty
(800) 530-9230
2 in this area
17 Total Sales
Map
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 25036334
APN: 41-14-32-456-022
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