Seller's Agent in 2025
William Templin
Compass Realty Services
(616) 334-9537
1 in this area
66 Total Sales
117 Benjamin Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Eastown NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $336,000 - $342,000
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,454
Sq Ft
$234/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Traditional Architecture
- Mud Room
- Patio
- Wood Flooring
- Porch
- Snack Bar or Counter
About This Home
As of January 2025Beautiful Dutch Colonial home located is the highly desirable neighborhood of Eastown. This home has been recently updated throughout. The large, light filled living room has beautiful hard wood floors and a decorative fireplace as a focal point. You will love the spacious formal dining room that also has original hardwood floors and is open with a snack bar to the amazing gourmet kitchen. The kitchen has granite counter tops, updated cabinets, quality flooring and is adjacent to the mud room. There is also a main floor water closet. Upstairs you will find a huge primary bedroom with double closets. An updated full bath and two additional large bedrooms. Lots of closets upstairs for storage. The full basement has laundry and plenty of space to finish or for more storage. Outside you will find a nice side yard with a storage shed and patio. There is off-street parking behind the home off the alley. Newer mechanicals and electrical panel. The Eastown location is perfect for easy access to all the Eastown, Mid-Town and East Grand Rapids. Easy to get to Downtown or I-196 making this an ideal location for enjoying all that the community has to offer.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,329
Year Built
- Built in 1920
Lot Details
- 2,875 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 60x48
- Property is zoned NA, NA
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,454 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Mud Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Snack Bar or Counter
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Laminate
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in Basement
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Shed
- Storage Shed
- Porch
Location
- Mineral Rights Excluded
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- High Speed Internet
- Phone Available
- Cable TV Available
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 3, 2024
Closed on
Jan 21, 2025
Sold by
Weigman Michael Zane
Bought by
Matrosic Daniel
Seller's Agent
William Templin
Compass Realty Services
Buyer's Agent
Connor Ryan
West Edge Real Estate
List Price
$340,000
Sold Price
$340,000
Total Days on Market
9
Views
68
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$445
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.47%
Original Mortgage
$347,310
Outstanding Balance
$346,692
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
-$7,137
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 27, 2019
Closed on
Mar 29, 2019
Sold by
Dressander Kyle and Dressander Erin
Bought by
Weigman Michael Zane
Seller's Agent
Lucas Howard
Keller Williams GR East
Buyer's Agent
Laurie Reminga
Greenridge Realty (Cascade)
List Price
$220,000
Sold Price
$235,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
6.82%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.54%
Original Mortgage
$188,000
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 19, 2016
Sold by
Dykstra Michael and Dykstra Nicole R
Bought by
Dressander Kyle and Dressander Erin
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,500
Interest Rate
3.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 22, 2014
Sold by
Slot Phillip and Gupta Parthana Rani
Bought by
Bell Nicole R and Dykstra Michael
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$161,250
Interest Rate
4.11%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 30, 2012
Closed on
Apr 20, 2012
Sold by
Gambino Rachel V
Bought by
Slot Phillip
Seller's Agent
Gregory Zizos
Keller Williams GR East
Buyer's Agent
Timothy Slot
Greenridge Realty (Kentwood)
List Price
$69,000
Sold Price
$55,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-20.29%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.97%
Original Mortgage
$52,250
Interest Rate
3.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matrosic Daniel | $340,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Weigman Michael Zane | $235,000 | None Available | |
| Dressander Kyle | $190,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Bell Nicole R | -- | First American Title Ins Co | |
| Slot Phillip | $55,000 | Grand Rapids Title Co Llc |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Matrosic Daniel | $347,310 | |
| Previous Owner | Weigman Michael Zane | $182,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Weigman Michael Zane | $188,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Dressander Kyle | $180,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Bell Nicole R | $161,250 | |
| Previous Owner | Slot Phillip | $88,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Slot Phillip | $52,250 | |
| Previous Owner | Tebeau Ruth | $10,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Tebeau Ruth | $25,582 | |
| Previous Owner | Tebeau Ruth E | $25,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/22/2025 01/22/25 | Sold | $340,000 | 0.0% | $234 / Sq Ft |
| 12/12/2024 12/12/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 12/03/2024 12/03/24 | For Sale | $340,000 | +44.7% | $234 / Sq Ft |
| 03/28/2019 03/28/19 | Sold | $235,000 | +6.8% | $163 / Sq Ft |
| 03/04/2019 03/04/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/27/2019 02/27/19 | For Sale | $220,000 | +300.0% | $153 / Sq Ft |
| 04/20/2012 04/20/12 | Sold | $55,000 | -20.3% | $44 / Sq Ft |
| 02/28/2012 02/28/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/30/2012 01/30/12 | For Sale | $69,000 | -- | $55 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,142 | $134,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $3,188 | $122,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $3,021 | $106,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $2,786 | $96,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $2,829 | $85,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $2,663 | $81,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $2,572 | $77,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $2,504 | $64,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $2,065 | $58,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $1,921 | $58,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2013 | -- | $53,800 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
William Templin
-
Connor Ryan
C
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Connor Ryan
West Edge Real Estate
(616) 502-4425
1 in this area
65 Total Sales
-
Lucas Howard
Seller's Agent in 2019
Lucas Howard
Keller Williams GR East
(616) 893-6478
3 in this area
1,294 Total Sales
-
Kindell Rerucha
K
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019
Kindell Rerucha
Keller Williams GR North
(616) 808-1470
163 Total Sales
-
Laurie Reminga
L
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Laurie Reminga
Greenridge Realty (Cascade)
(616) 550-3862
55 Total Sales
-
Gregory Zizos
G
Seller's Agent in 2012
Gregory Zizos
Keller Williams GR East
(616) 240-7998
6 Total Sales
Map
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Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
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