1240 Benjamin Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506
South East End NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $352,679 - $374,000
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,006
Sq Ft
$181/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Recreation Room
- Corner Lot: Yes
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Tudor Architecture
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- 1 Car Garage
About This Home
As of May 2017This beautiful English Tudor home has been meticulously restored to offer you the opportunity of owning a new home with historic charm. The home features many unique touches that are mostly original to the home, including the beautiful White Oak Hardwood floors, windows and arched doorways. The home features brand new appliances, custom made kitchen cabinets, new Central A/C, hot water heater and an energy efficient furnace that is 6 years old. The basement features a finished laundry, and a finished main room with high ceilings with canned lighting. The neighborhood is within minutes from Downtown Grand Rapids and Wealthy St. A free 1 year Home warranty is provided to buyer from America's Home Warranty
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Roger Littlepage
Encompass-Realtors Listed on: 04/12/2017
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,915
Year Built
- Built in 1929
Lot Details
- 6,011 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 50x120
- Corner Lot: Yes
Parking
- 1 Car Garage
Home Design
- Tudor Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Composition Roof
- Aluminum Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Area
- Recreation Room
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Oven
- Cooktop
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Phone Available
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Home warranty included in the sale of the property
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 26, 2023
Sold by
Williams John C and Williams Mary R
Bought by
Williams John C and Williams John C
Total Days on Market
1
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 12, 2017
Closed on
May 12, 2017
Sold by
Sucessinvests Llc
Bought by
Maier Mary
Seller's Agent
Roger Littlepage
Encompass-Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Julie Rossio
Keller Williams GR East
List Price
$184,900
Sold Price
$195,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,100
5.46%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.02%
Original Mortgage
$156,000
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 6, 2016
Sold by
Ness James A
Bought by
Successinvests Llc
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$15,000
Interest Rate
3.47%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 30, 2010
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Ness James A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$49,482
Interest Rate
4.83%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 13, 2009
Sold by
Bac Home Loans Servicing Lp
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 9, 2009
Sold by
Schott Kimani
Bought by
Bac Home Loans Servicing Lp and Countrywide Home Loans Servicing Lp
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 7, 2005
Sold by
Schott Ronald E and Schott Elaine J
Bought by
Schott Kimani
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$112,000
Interest Rate
5.7%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams John C | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Williams John C | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Maier Mary | $195,000 | None Available | |
| Successinvests Llc | $94,000 | Chicago Title Of Mi Inc | |
| Ness James A | $50,150 | Attorneys Title Agency Llc | |
| Federal National Mortgage Association | -- | None Available | |
| Bac Home Loans Servicing Lp | $118,602 | None Available | |
| Schott Kimani | $140,000 | Chicago Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Maier Mary | $141,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Maier Mary | $156,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Seccfessinvests Llc | $15,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Successinvests Llc | $120,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Ness James A | $19,860 | |
| Previous Owner | Ness James A | $49,482 | |
| Previous Owner | Schott Kimani | $33,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Schott Kimani | $112,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/12/2017 05/12/17 | Sold | $195,000 | +5.5% | $97 / Sq Ft |
| 04/13/2017 04/13/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/12/2017 04/12/17 | For Sale | $184,900 | -- | $92 / 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 | $3,129 | $166,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $3,175 | $143,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $3,014 | $125,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $2,947 | $112,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $2,817 | $103,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $2,882 | $92,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $2,783 | $80,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $2,396 | $65,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $2,911 | $59,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $1,787 | $59,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2013 | -- | $55,900 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
R
Seller's Agent in 2017
Roger Littlepage
Encompass-Realtors
-
Julie Rossio
Buyer's Agent in 2017
Julie Rossio
Keller Williams GR East
(616) 460-5716
5 in this area
195 Total Sales
Map
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 17015489
APN: 41-18-05-203-011
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