NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1236 Benjamin Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506

South East End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $340,000 - $392,000

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,312 Sq Ft
$160/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 15, 2019

Last sale price $235,000 $102 Per Sq Ft

Est. 57% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,232/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Patio
  • Tudor Architecture
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Island

About This Home

As of August 2019

OPEN HOUSES CANCELLED! Welcome home to this charming yet spacious 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath tudor. This home is much larger than it appears. The BRAND NEW kitchen was just renovated worth 40K. The new buyers can enjoy a butcher block center island, open shelving, subway tile, slate smudge proof appliances & a touch activated faucet. The large living room features a cozy fireplace and refinished hardwood floors into the dining room and kitchen as well. There is a bedroom on the main floor that could also make an excellent office space if needed. The home has 2 more bedrooms upstairs, and remaining 2 bedrooms on the lower level. The backyard is fenced in & private. New buyers can enjoy a new roof (2010), new water heater (2014), & new furnace (2014). Come see this beautiful home today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rachel Major

Keller Williams Realty Rivertown License #6502404425 Listed on: 07/25/2019

Keller Williams Realty Rivertown

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer Velderman

Five Star Real Estate (Eastown) License #6501389795

Five Star Real Estate (Eastown)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,611

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Lot Details

  • 6,011 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x120
  • Shrub
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Tudor Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,312 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Low Emissivity Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Recreation Room
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,611

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Tudor
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1935
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 50x120
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2312.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2611.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Windows:Low Emissivity Windows: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Substructure:Daylight: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1512.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Tudor: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Daylight, Full
  • LivingArea: 2312.0
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows, Screens, Replacement, Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 230000.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: 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

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: 50x120
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6011.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2611.0
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 25, 2019
Closed on
Aug 15, 2019
Sold by
Stark Raymond A and Stark Chery
Bought by
Jacobson Ashley M
Seller's Agent
Rachel Major
Keller Williams Realty Rivertown
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Velderman
Five Star Real Estate (Eastown)
List Price
$230,000
Sold Price
$235,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
2.17%
Current Estimated Value
$369,948

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$134,948
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.07%
Original Mortgage
$223,015
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 2017
Sold by
Stark Raymond A and Stark Cheryl
Bought by
Stark Raymond A and Stark Cheryl

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$124,000
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2010
Sold by
John Cremer Real Estate Pc
Bought by
Schuiteman Cheryl

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$105,749
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2010
Sold by
Hsbc Bank Usa Na
Bought by
John Cremer Real Estate Pc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2009
Sold by
Wright Angela
Bought by
Hsbc Bank Usa Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 2007
Sold by
Henderson Andre D
Bought by
Wright Angela

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$31,000
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 2006
Sold by
Goner Dorothy
Bought by
Henderson Andre D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$102,400
Interest Rate
7.75%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 1996
Sold by
Hams Hams J J and Hams Goner D
Bought by
Schuiteman Goner D and Schuiteman Cheryl

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 1990
Sold by
Kelder Kelder D D and Kelder Hams J
Bought by
Schuiteman Cheryl

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 1981
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
Jacobson Ashley M $235,000 None Available
Stark Raymond A -- None Available
Stark Raymond A $155,000 None Available
Schuiteman Cheryl $108,500 None Available
John Cremer Real Estate Pc $38,500 None Available
Hsbc Bank Usa Na $136,753 None Available
Wright Angela $155,000 None Available
Henderson Andre D $128,000 Metropolitan Title Company
Schuiteman Goner D $69,200 --
Schuiteman Cheryl $56,000 --
-- $37,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Jacobson Ashley M $223,015
Previous Owner Stark Raymond A $124,000
Previous Owner Schuiteman Cheryl $105,749
Previous Owner Wright Angela $31,000
Previous Owner Henderson Andre D $102,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/15/2019 08/15/19 Sold $235,000 +2.2% $102 / Sq Ft
07/26/2019 07/26/19 Pending -- -- --
07/25/2019 07/25/19 For Sale $230,000 -- $99 / 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 $3,255 $152,400 $0 $0
2024 $3,255 $142,900 $0 $0
2023 $3,303 $122,900 $0 $0
2022 $3,136 $107,200 $0 $0
2021 $3,066 $96,200 $0 $0
2020 $2,931 $88,900 $0 $0
2019 $2,515 $80,700 $0 $0
2018 $2,429 $69,800 $0 $0
2017 $1,771 $60,500 $0 $0
2016 $1,792 $55,600 $0 $0
2015 $1,667 $55,600 $0 $0
2013 -- $52,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Rachel Major

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Rachel Major

    Keller Williams Realty Rivertown

    (616) 430-0807

    14 in this area

    587 Total Sales

    Rachel Major
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  • Jennifer Velderman

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Jennifer Velderman

    Five Star Real Estate (Eastown)

    (616) 312-6378

    4 in this area

    55 Total Sales

    Jennifer Velderman
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 19034986

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-05-203-010

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49506 South East End

1236 Benjamin Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1236 Benjamin Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 since 25 July 2019 and is currently estimated at $369,948, approximately $160 per square foot. This property was built in 1935. 1236 Benjamin Ave SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Mulick Park Elementary School, Alger Middle School, and Ottawa Hills High School.

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