$103,000
SOLD FEB 22, 2012

1121 Benjamin Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506

South East End Neighborhood
4 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,168 Sq Ft
4,960 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$48 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Living Room
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring
  • Dining Area

About This Home

As of August 2014

Grand Rapids real estate! This wonderful 4BD 1.5BA home located in a quiet Grand Rapids neighborhood! This home boasts a lot of character and charm of a home built in this era with the perfect blend of modern conveniences revealed in its spectacular hardwood floors, crown moldings, tile flooring, updated fixtures, light-filled rooms and more! A welcoming foyer leading to a spacious living room with a cozy wood-burning stove, a large dining room w/ a comfortable den w/ a lot of windows overlooking the backyard, an striking remodeled kitchen w/ new counters, tiled back splash & floor, a lovely dining area and newer 1/2 bath complete this remarkable first floor. The second floor continues the charm of this home w/ 4 fantastic bedrooms all w/ great closets including 2 closets located in the

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Diane Griffin

Keller Williams GR North License #6502361836 Listed on: 01/12/2012

Keller Williams GR North

Last Buyer's Agent

Ronald Sias

Key Realty License #6501259868

Key Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,516

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 4,960 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,168 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,516

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1925
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Disposal, Dishwasher, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans, Ceramic Floor
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 2168.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 98800.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Telephone Line, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Public Water, Public Sewer

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Area: 0.11
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4960.0

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
9.66%
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
Zondervan Patrick and Zondervan Melinda
Bought by
Desarden Eric and Desarden Christine
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
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
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 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 $13,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $103,925 VA
Closed $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
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

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 $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

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Benjamin Palasek

    Key Realty

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Leigh Smith

    Keller Williams Realty Rivertown

  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Ron Babitz

    Cornerstone Companies

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Diane Griffin

    Keller Williams GR North

  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Ronald Sias

    Key Realty

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 12002965

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-32-456-022

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49506 South East End

1121 Benjamin Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1121 Benjamin Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 and is currently priced at $103,000, approximately $47 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 1121 Benjamin Ave SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Campus Elementary School, Alger Middle School, and Ottawa Hills High School.

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