NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1128 Benjamin Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506

South East End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $308,000 - $385,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,516 Sq Ft
$144/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 25, 2015

Last sale price $128,000 $51 Per Sq Ft

Est. 183% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,134/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of November 2015

Charming 2 story home near Ottawa Hills. Huge kitchen with cozy breakfast nook, formal dining room and large living room with French doors and fireplace. Large den, 1/2 bath all on the main floor. Upstairs 4 large bedrooms and full bath. Basement features a large recreation room and laundry. Tons of storage and hardwood floors, attic bonus room.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joyce Gothman

RE/MAX SunQuest Realty License #6501164358 Listed on: 10/22/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Brandon Vidal

Keller Williams GR East License #6501388338

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,307

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 4,960 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40 x 124
  • Property is zoned R - 1, R - 1

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Porch
  • Mineral Rights

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,307

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1930
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 40 x 124
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2516.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1307.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: R - 1
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • 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
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Mineral Rights:Yes: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1996.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: Covered Entrance
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2516.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 520.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 998.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 520.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 129900.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Area: 0.11
  • Lot Dimensions: 40 x 124
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4960.0
  • Zoning Description: R - 1
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1307.0
  • Tax Year: 2015

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 22, 2015
Closed on
Nov 25, 2015
Sold by
Mehari Anteneh and Mehari Martha
Bought by
Tarantowski Amanda
Seller's Agent
Joyce Gothman
RE/MAX SunQuest Realty
Buyer's Agent
Brandon Vidal
Keller Williams GR East
List Price
$129,900
Sold Price
$128,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,900
-1.46%
Current Estimated Value
$362,754

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$234,754
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.76%
Original Mortgage
$121,000
Outstanding Balance
$95,663
Interest Rate
3.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$252,694

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2010
Sold by
Mehari Anteneh and Mehari Martha
Bought by
Mehari Anteneh and Mehari Martha

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$88,000
Interest Rate
5.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 17, 1999

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 1990
Sold by
Kotzebue Kotzebue D D and Kotzebue Mehari A
Bought by
Mehari Anteneh Martha

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 1990
Sold by
Wevers Wevers R R and Wevers Kotzebue D
Bought by
Mehari Anteneh Martha

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 1982
Bought by
Mehari Anteneh Martha
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
Tarantowski Amanda $128,000 None Available
Mehari Anteneh -- First American Title Ins Co
-- -- --
Mehari Anteneh Martha $62,000 --
Mehari Anteneh Martha $42,000 --
Mehari Anteneh Martha $18,300 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Tarantowski Amanda $121,000
Previous Owner Mehari Anteneh $88,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/25/2015 11/25/15 Sold $128,000 -1.5% $51 / Sq Ft
10/27/2015 10/27/15 Pending -- -- --
10/22/2015 10/22/15 For Sale $129,900 -- $52 / 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 $2,073 $171,500 $0 $0
2024 $2,073 $145,800 $0 $0
2023 $1,997 $129,700 $0 $0
2022 $1,896 $107,400 $0 $0
2021 $1,853 $94,900 $0 $0
2020 $1,772 $83,400 $0 $0
2019 $1,792 $71,100 $0 $0
2018 $1,792 $63,200 $0 $0
2017 $1,745 $50,000 $0 $0
2016 $1,766 $44,500 $0 $0
2015 $1,386 $44,500 $0 $0
2013 -- $42,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Joyce Gothman

    RE/MAX Michigan

  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Brandon Vidal

    Keller Williams GR East

    (214) 850-8262

    29 Total Sales

    Brandon Vidal
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  • L

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Lucas Howard

    Keller Williams GR North (Main)

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 15056244

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-32-457-009

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49506 South East End

1128 Benjamin Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1128 Benjamin Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 since 22 October 2015 and is currently estimated at $362,754, approximately $144 per square foot. This property was built in 1930. 1128 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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