1236 Benjamin Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506
South East End NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $350,000 - $384,000
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,312
Sq Ft
$159/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Recreation Room
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Patio
- Tudor Architecture
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Kitchen Island
About This Home
As of August 2019OPEN 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
Keller Williams Realty Rivertown License #6502404425 Listed on: 07/25/2019
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
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%
Total Days on Market
1
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
$132,249
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.99%
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
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $38,247 | |
| Open | Jacobson Ashley M | $226,800 | |
| Closed | Jacobson Ashley M | $223,015 | |
| Closed | Stark Raymond A | $28,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Stark Raymond A | $19,700 | |
| Previous Owner | Stark Raymond A | $150,400 | |
| 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
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 | $3,255 | $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
612 Total Sales
-
Jennifer Velderman
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Jennifer Velderman
Five Star Real Estate (Eastown)
(616) 312-6378
4 in this area
54 Total Sales
Map
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 19034986
APN: 41-18-05-203-010
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