NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1316 Benjamin Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506

South East End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $285,000 - $317,950

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,750 Sq Ft
$171/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 07, 2022

Last sale price $238,000 $136 Per Sq Ft

Est. 26% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,082/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Snack Bar or Counter
  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Bungalow

About This Home

As of December 2022

Welcome to 1316 Benjamin Ave SE! Enjoy your morning coffee on the front porch looking over Benjamin Ave, a street that has many charming homes with a lot of character. This cute bungalow home has many updates and it is ready for you to move in! The kitchen in this home has been completely opened up and remodeled with new cabinets, counters, appliances, and backsplash! Beautiful wood floors throughout the open main floor living area that extend into the kitchen and both bedrooms. The upstairs is one large bedroom with its own private full bath. Two additional bedrooms and another full bath are on the main floor. Partially finished full basement has many potential uses and also has a built in bar. Roof is approximately 10-15 years old. Furnace replaced in 2016. Water Heater replaced in 2018.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Larissa Frody

City2Shore Real Estate (GR) License #6502393052 Listed on: 11/09/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Brace

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main) License #6502368851

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,076

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 5,881 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 47 x 125
  • Shrub
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,750 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Snack Bar or Counter
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,076

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1926
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 47 x 125
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1750.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2075.74
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • 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
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1350.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1750.0
  • Window Features: Replacement, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 240000.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): 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
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: 47 x 125
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5881.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2075.74
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 9, 2022
Closed on
Dec 12, 2022
Sold by
Hunt Joel
Bought by
Alig Holdings Llc
Seller's Agent
Larissa Frody
City2Shore Real Estate (GR)
Buyer's Agent
Mark Brace
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)
List Price
$240,000
Sold Price
$238,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-0.83%
Views
8
Current Estimated Value
$298,738

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$60,738
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.58%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 11, 2016
Closed on
Jun 28, 2016
Sold by
Timmer Jon and Timmer Anna
Bought by
Hunt Joel
Seller's Agent
Denis Taatjes
Independence Realty (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Larissa Frody
City2Shore Real Estate (GR)
List Price
$139,900
Sold Price
$125,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-10.01%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.39%
Original Mortgage
$113,310
Interest Rate
3.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 11, 2016
Closed on
May 2, 2016
Sold by
Taatjes Wade and Taatjes Rochelle
Bought by
Timmer Jon
Seller's Agent
Denis Taatjes
Independence Realty (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Larissa Frody
City2Shore Real Estate (GR)
List Price
$139,900
Sold Price
$125,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-10.01%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$113,310
Interest Rate
3.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2016
Sold by
Us Bank National Association
Bought by
Taatjes Wade

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2015
Sold by
Reintges Michael B and Reintges Sarah M
Bought by
Us Bank National Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 2005
Sold by
Reintges Michael B and Reintges Sarah M
Bought by
Reintges Michael B and Reintges Sarah M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$110,800
Interest Rate
6.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 2004
Sold by
Sumners Mary E and Hess Mary E
Bought by
Reintges Michael B and Bierschbach Sarah M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$111,500
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 1998
Sold by
Korte Korte J J and Korte Zandstra M
Bought by
Reintges Zandstra M and Reintges Michael B Sarah M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 1996
Sold by
Stitt Stitt M M and Stitt Korte J
Bought by
Reintges Michael B Sarah M
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
Alig Holdings Llc $238,000 Sun Title Agency Of Michigan
Hunt Joel $125,900 Midstate Title Agency Llc
Timmer Jon -- Essential Title Agency Llc
Taatjes Wade $62,999 Essential Title Agency Llc
Us Bank National Association $118,501 Attorney
Reintges Michael B -- Crowne Title Agency
Reintges Michael B $111,500 Chicago Title
Reintges Zandstra M $79,900 --
Reintges Michael B Sarah M $56,600 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Hunt Joel $113,310
Previous Owner Timmer Jonathan $500,000
Previous Owner Reintges Michael B $110,800
Previous Owner Reintges Michael B $111,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/07/2022 12/07/22 Sold $238,000 -0.8% $136 / Sq Ft
11/11/2022 11/11/22 Pending -- -- --
11/09/2022 11/09/22 For Sale $240,000 +90.6% $137 / Sq Ft
07/01/2016 07/01/16 Sold $125,900 -10.0% $81 / Sq Ft
05/24/2016 05/24/16 Pending -- -- --
05/11/2016 05/11/16 For Sale $139,900 -- $90 / 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 $5,589 $133,400 $0 $0
2024 $5,589 $124,600 $0 $0
2023 $5,468 $106,700 $0 $0
2022 $2,123 $93,000 $0 $0
2021 $2,076 $83,400 $0 $0
2020 $1,984 $76,800 $0 $0
2019 $2,078 $70,800 $0 $0
2018 $2,007 $61,100 $0 $0
2017 $2,081 $52,000 $0 $0
2016 $2,344 $47,800 $0 $0
2015 $2,233 $47,800 $0 $0
2013 -- $44,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Larissa Frody

    City2Shore Real Estate (GR)

    (616) 662-9664

    2 in this area

    26 Total Sales

    Larissa Frody
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  • Mark Brace

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Mark Brace

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

    (616) 447-7025

    9 in this area

    850 Total Sales

    Mark Brace
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  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Denis Taatjes

    Independence Realty (Main)

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 22047354

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-05-207-004

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49506 South East End

1316 Benjamin Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1316 Benjamin Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 since 09 November 2022 and is currently estimated at $298,738, approximately $170 per square foot. This property was built in 1926. 1316 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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