NOT LISTED FOR SALE

129 Benjamin Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Fulton Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $333,169 - $367,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,625 Sq Ft
$215/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 27, 2019

Last sale price $186,000 $114 Per Sq Ft

Est. 88% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,417/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Snack Bar or Counter
  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch
  • 1-minute walk to Hillcrest Park

About This Home

As of August 2019

Spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 story home perfectly situated in desirable Fulton Heights! Walking distance to excellent dining, trendy shops, Fulton Street Farmers Market, Hillcrest Community Garden, Fuller Park, & Hillcrest Dog Park. Sit out on the large covered porch and enjoy the neighborhood. One stall detached garage, fenced private backyard. Inside you'll find lots of light, hardwood floors, spacious bedrooms, & large basement for storage & laundry (washer & dryer stay). Some kitchen, bath, & flooring updates. Some newer replacement windows. Stair access to a large attic space that could be finished to add even MORE square footage. Agent's measurements indicate it's 1,625 Sq Ft. (buyer to verify all measurements). Priced below SEV! This property is not for rent.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chris Kettler

City2Shore Real Estate Inc. License #6501411527 Listed on: 08/02/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Jason Johnson

Five Star Real Estate (Eastown) License #6501390715

Five Star Real Estate (Eastown)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,526

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Lot Details

  • 4,300 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 43' x 100'
  • Shrub
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,625 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Snack Bar or Counter
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,526

Year Built

Built in 1915

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1915
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Broadband
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1625.0
  • Window Features: Replacement, Window Treatments
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 809.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 179900.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Storm Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Lot Size Area: 0.1
  • Lot Dimensions: 43' x 100'
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4300.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3525.51
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 2, 2019
Closed on
Aug 27, 2019
Sold by
Bernis Jeremy P
Bought by
Wilson Stuart
Seller's Agent
Chris Kettler
City2Shore Real Estate Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Jason Johnson
Five Star Real Estate (Eastown)
List Price
$179,900
Sold Price
$186,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,100
3.39%
Total Days on Market
6
Current Estimated Value
$349,292

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$163,292
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.43%
Original Mortgage
$176,700
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2007
Sold by
Biermacher King Nancy and Biermacher King Brent
Bought by
Bemis Jeremy P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$85,500
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 2007
Sold by
Biermacher King Brent Allan and Biermacher King Nancy Ann
Bought by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Co and Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc Asset

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$85,500
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2003
Sold by
Biermacher King Brent Allan and Biermacher King Nancy Ann
Bought by
Biermacher King Brent Allan and Biermacher King Nancy Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$135,000
Interest Rate
8.99%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 1992
Sold by
Kornoelje J Kenneth Hendrika
Bought by
Biermacher-King Brent Allan Nancy and Bemis Jeremy P

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 1987

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 1982
Source: Public Records

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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
Wilson Stuart $186,000 Ata National Title Group Llc
Bemis Jeremy P $114,000 None Available
Deutsche Bank National Trust Co $143,880 None Available
Biermacher King Brent Allan -- --
Biermacher-King Brent Allan Nancy $64,500 --
-- $100 --
-- $36,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Francisco-Wilson Stuart $81,000
Closed Francisco-Wilson Stuart $176,400
Closed Franciscowilson Stuart $176,400
Closed Wilson Stuart $176,700
Previous Owner Bemis Jeremy P $90,000
Previous Owner Bemis Jeremy P $79,275
Previous Owner Bemis Jeremy P $85,500
Previous Owner Biermacher King Brent Allan $135,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/27/2019 08/27/19 Sold $186,000 +3.4% $114 / Sq Ft
08/08/2019 08/08/19 Pending -- -- --
08/02/2019 08/02/19 For Sale $179,900 -- $111 / 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
2024 $5,479 $141,600 $0 $0
2023 $5,237 $110,900 $0 $0
2022 $3,354 $104,300 $0 $0
2021 $3,280 $101,000 $0 $0
2020 $3,135 $95,100 $0 $0
2019 $3,526 $94,500 $0 $0
2018 $3,526 $78,400 $0 $0
2017 $3,439 $74,900 $0 $0
2016 $3,456 $68,400 $0 $0
2015 $3,293 $68,400 $0 $0
2013 -- $62,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Chris Kettler

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Chris Kettler

    City2Shore Real Estate Inc.

    (616) 822-2444

    20 Total Sales

    Chris Kettler
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Jason Johnson

    Five Star Real Estate (Eastown)

    (616) 633-5911

    1 in this area

    65 Total Sales

    Jason Johnson
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  • Dustin J. Anderson

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Dustin J. Anderson

    Five Star Real Estate (Ada)

    (616) 889-4677

    1 in this area

    139 Total Sales

    Dustin J. Anderson
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    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Dustin Anderson

    Five Star Real Estate (Main)

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 19036826

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-29-252-014

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49503 Fulton Heights

129 Benjamin Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 129 Benjamin Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 since 02 August 2019 and is currently estimated at $349,292, approximately $214 per square foot. This property was built in 1915. 129 Benjamin Ave NE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Congress Elementary, Alger Middle School, and Ottawa Hills High School.

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