NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1321 Benjamin Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506

South East End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $315,000 - $333,308

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,408 Sq Ft
$232/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 18, 2022

Last sale price $275,000 $195 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,058/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Porch
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Patio

About This Home

As of August 2022

Welcome to 1321 Benjamin! Nestled in one of the most coveted pockets of Grand Rapids (just south of Ottawa Hills) is this fantastic 3 bed, 1.5 bath home. Enjoy walking under the lovely portico as you enter the front door. The main floor boasts a large living room with wood-burning fireplace, dining room, half bath, and a fabulous open kitchen connected to a cozy breakfast nook. Head upstairs to find 3 good sized bedrooms & full bathroom. Savor the beautifully finished hardwood floors, original character and craftsmanship, and fresh paint throughout. Need more to love? Stroll out the glass-pane back door to the brick patio to enjoy your green fenced-in back yard. You won't want to miss this one! Seller directs Listing Agent/Broker to hold all offers until Tuesday, 8/2/2022 at 12:00pm.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Timothy Groenhof

Five Star Real Estate (Ada) License #6501433684 Listed on: 07/28/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Adam Thompson

Five Star Real Estate (Main) License #6501398257

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,509

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 5,881 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 47x125
  • Back Yard Fenced

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,408 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,509

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1927
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 47x125
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1408.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2508.54
  • 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
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: 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
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1408.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1408.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 736.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 250000.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: 47x125
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5881.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2508.54
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2022
Sold by
Quist Johana
Bought by
Quist Jonathan
Current Estimated Value
$316,340

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$154,000
Outstanding Balance
$149,787
Interest Rate
7.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$167,084

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 28, 2022
Closed on
Aug 18, 2022
Sold by
Stoffer Properties Llc
Bought by
Quist Jonathan
Seller's Agent
Timothy Groenhof
Five Star Real Estate (Ada)
Buyer's Agent
Adam Thompson
Five Star Real Estate (Main)
List Price
$250,000
Sold Price
$275,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
10%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.89%
Original Mortgage
$185,000
Interest Rate
4.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 2019
Sold by
Stoffer Dale A and Stoffer Jean E
Bought by
Stoffer Proeprties Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 2013
Sold by
Stoffer Jean E and Stoffer Grace
Bought by
Stoffer Dale A and Stoffer Jean E

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 14, 2011
Closed on
May 29, 2012
Sold by
Ayoub Joe
Bought by
Stoffer Jean E and Stoffer Grace
Seller's Agent
Kurtis Rewa
KJR Real Estate Team (Gdvl)
Buyer's Agent
Tom Zandee
Five Star Real Estate (M6)
List Price
$114,900
Sold Price
$97,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,400
-15.14%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.34%
Original Mortgage
$73,125
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 2011
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Ayoub Joe

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2011
Sold by
Jpmorgan Chase Bank National Association
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 2011
Sold by
Sleeper Jeffrey
Bought by
Jpmorgan Chase Bank National Association and Savings Bank

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 8, 2008
Sold by
Sleeper Jeffrey
Bought by
Washington Mutual Bank

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2001
Sold by
Sutherland Donald
Bought by
Sleeper Jeffrey

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$78,470
Interest Rate
6.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 1995
Sold by
Pawluk Pawluk D D and Pawluk Sutherland
Bought by
Stoffer Sutherland and Stoffer Dale A Jean E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 6, 1989

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 1985
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
Quist Jonathan -- --
Quist Jonathan $275,000 --
Stoffer Proeprties Llc -- None Available
Stoffer Dale A -- None Available
Stoffer Jean E $97,500 None Available
Ayoub Joe $30,000 Attorneys Title Agency Llc
Federal National Mortgage Association -- None Available
Jpmorgan Chase Bank National Association $31,500 None Available
Washington Mutual Bank $79,451 None Available
Sleeper Jeffrey $80,900 --
Stoffer Sutherland $61,500 --
-- $50,000 --
-- $36,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Quist Jonathan Douglas $154,000
Previous Owner Quist Jonathan $185,000
Previous Owner Stoffer Jean E $73,125
Previous Owner Sleeper Jeffrey D $15,000
Previous Owner Sleeper Jeffrey $78,470
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/18/2022 08/18/22 Sold $275,000 +10.0% $195 / Sq Ft
08/02/2022 08/02/22 Pending -- -- --
07/28/2022 07/28/22 For Sale $250,000 +156.4% $178 / Sq Ft
05/29/2012 05/29/12 Sold $97,500 -15.1% $68 / Sq Ft
04/09/2012 04/09/12 Pending -- -- --
10/14/2011 10/14/11 For Sale $114,900 -- $80 / 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 $3,726 $139,400 $0 $0
2024 $3,726 $130,400 $0 $0
2023 $3,667 $111,900 $0 $0
2022 $99 $97,600 $0 $0
2021 $2,509 $87,400 $0 $0
2020 $2,425 $80,800 $0 $0
2019 $2,599 $73,900 $0 $0
2018 $2,519 $63,100 $0 $0
2017 $2,457 $54,900 $0 $0
2016 $2,469 $50,400 $0 $0
2015 $2,353 $50,400 $0 $0
2013 -- $47,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Timothy Groenhof

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Timothy Groenhof

    Five Star Real Estate (Ada)

    (616) 610-9088

    2 in this area

    91 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Adam Thompson

    Five Star Real Estate (Main)

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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Kurtis Rewa

    KJR Real Estate Team (Gdvl)

  • T

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Tom Zandee

    Five Star Real Estate (M6)

    (616) 915-8160

    10 in this area

    245 Total Sales

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  • T

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Thomas Zandee

    Greenridge Realty (Kentwood)

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 22032006

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-05-206-016

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49506 South East End

1321 Benjamin Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1321 Benjamin Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 since 28 July 2022 and is currently estimated at $326,327, approximately $231 per square foot. This property was built in 1927. 1321 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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