NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1121 Benjamin Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506

South East End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $271,000 - $306,998

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,218 Sq Ft
$129/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 5, 2025

Last sale price $275,000 $124 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,691 / mo

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Wood Flooring
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of September 2025

Welcome 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

Benjamin Palasek

Key Realty License #6501396314 Listed on: 08/11/2025

Key Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Guy DeVries

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Cascade) License #6502358547

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Cascade)

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
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,552

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

4,966 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 155.54
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 40*124
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2218.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1552.2
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RES
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Wall Unit(s): Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:High-Speed Internet: Yes
  • Landscape:Decor Fence: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • Roofing:Asphalt2: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1768.0
  • Additional Items:Basement Finished: Yes
  • Laundry Features In Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Remarks Misc: Public Remarks: Welcome 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!!
  • General Property Info: Association YN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Broadband, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2218.0
  • Window Features: Replacement, Insulated Windows
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Other
  • List Price: 275000.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Porch(es)
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Other16: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Covered: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, High-Speed Internet
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Area: 0.11
  • Lot Dimensions: 40*124
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4966.0
  • Zoning Description: RES

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1552.2
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 11, 2025
Closed on
Sep 5, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Benjamin Palasek
Key Realty
Buyer's Agent
Guy DeVries
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Cascade)
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$275,000
Views
82
Current Estimated Value
$286,750

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$11,750
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.76%
Original Mortgage
$261,250
Outstanding Balance
$260,788
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$25,962

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 22, 2014
Closed on
Aug 1, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
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
8.09%
Original Mortgage
$116,000
Interest Rate
4.15%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 12, 2012
Closed on
Feb 22, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Diane Griffin
Keller Williams GR North
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
Bought by

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
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 1994
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 1994
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 1990
Sold by
Bought by
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$275,000 First American Title
$116,000 First American Title Ins Co
$103,000 Grand Rapids Title Agency Ll
$106,300 --
$70,000 --
$100 --
-- --
$48,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $261,250
Previous Owner $116,000
Previous Owner $100,388
Previous Owner $104,646
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
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 View Prior Sale
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 View Prior Sale
01/23/2012 01/23/12 Pending -- -- --
01/12/2012 01/12/12 For Sale $98,800 -- $46 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

Tax History

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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 $1,552 $150,200 $0 $0
2024 $15 $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

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Benjamin Palasek

    Key Realty

    (616) 318-6645

    1 in this area

    46 Total Sales

    Benjamin Palasek
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Guy DeVries

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Cascade)

    (616) 514-3012

    2 in this area

    53 Total Sales

    Guy DeVries
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  • Leigh Smith

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Leigh Smith

    Keller Williams Realty Rivertown

    (616) 294-0165

    56 Total Sales

    Leigh Smith
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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Ron Babitz

    Cornerstone Companies

    (616) 970-1557

    1 in this area

    21 Total Sales

    Ron Babitz
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  • Diane Griffin

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Diane Griffin

    Keller Williams GR North

    (616) 916-5960

    2 in this area

    71 Total Sales

    Diane Griffin
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  • Ronald Sias

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Ronald Sias

    Key Realty

    (800) 530-9230

    15 Total Sales

    Ronald Sias
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 25036334

MichRIC

APN: 41-14-32-456-022

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49506 South East End

1121 Benjamin Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

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