NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1345 Benjamin Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506

South East End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $274,000 - $311,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,644 Sq Ft
$179/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 10, 2020

Last sale price $216,000 $131 Per Sq Ft

Est. 37% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,776/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Living Room
  • Garden
  • Mud Room
  • Shed
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of December 2020

This 2 bedroom 1 bath home sits atop a hill overlooking beautiful Benjamin Ave., walking distance to historic Ottawa Hills, East Grand Rapids & a 10 min drive to Downtown. The home has been lovingly renovated from floor to ceiling over the past 2 years. There is also space for further renovations on the lower level in which you could add additional bedrooms, a 2nd bathroom, etc. Updates include: brand new designer kitchen and bathroom, hardwood floors throughout, new roof and gutters; fresh interior and exterior paint, new water heater, fence, perennial landscaping, shed repainted, exterior lighting/electrical plugs added, vegetable garden and much more! This home is beyond move in ready. Be sure to book your showing on this picture-perfect home before it is gone. You'll be glad you did! Seller is a licensed real estate agent in the State of Michigan.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Santiago Gomez

Keller Williams Realty Rivertown Listed on: 11/12/2020

Co-Listed By

Kristy Hawkins

Santiago Properties LLC License #6501427487

Last Buyer's Agent

Dustin J. Anderson

Five Star Real Estate (Ada) License #6501390851

Five Star Real Estate (Ada)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,339

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 5,881 Sq Ft Lot
  • Decorative Fence
  • Shrub
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Low Emissivity Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

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

$1,339

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1924
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 42*125
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1644.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1338.78
  • 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
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Windows:Low Emissivity Windows: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Landscape:Decor Fence: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1044.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Broadband
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1644.0
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows, Screens, Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 600.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1044.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Cook Top: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 600.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 200000.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

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: 0.14
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: 42*125
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5881.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1338.78
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 12, 2020
Closed on
Dec 10, 2020
Sold by
Hawkins Kristy and Hawkins Gareth
Bought by
Simmons Jenna
Seller's Agent
Santiago Gomez
Keller Williams Realty Rivertown
Buyer's Agent
Dustin J. Anderson
Five Star Real Estate (Ada)
List Price
$200,000
Sold Price
$216,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,000
8%
Current Estimated Value
$295,007

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$79,007
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.70%
Original Mortgage
$209,520
Outstanding Balance
$186,535
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$108,472

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 21, 2019
Closed on
Mar 22, 2019
Sold by
Rooks Rachel and Quist Rachel
Bought by
Hawkins Gareth and Hawkins Krista Marie
Seller's Agent
Blake Boehm
Greenridge Realty (EGR)
Buyer's Agent
Santiago Gomez
Santiago Properties LLC
List Price
$184,900
Sold Price
$184,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.46%
Original Mortgage
$175,655
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2007
Sold by
Richards Robert C and Richards Sharie
Bought by
Quist Rachel
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
Simmons Jenna $216,000 None Available
Hawkins Gareth $184,900 Chicago Title Of Mi Inc
Quist Rachel $89,900 Metropolitan Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Simmons Jenna $209,520
Previous Owner Hawkins Gareth $175,655
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/10/2020 12/10/20 Sold $216,000 +8.0% $131 / Sq Ft
11/14/2020 11/14/20 Pending -- -- --
11/12/2020 11/12/20 For Sale $200,000 +8.2% $122 / Sq Ft
03/22/2019 03/22/19 Sold $184,900 0.0% $112 / Sq Ft
02/24/2019 02/24/19 Pending -- -- --
02/21/2019 02/21/19 For Sale $184,900 -- $112 / 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 $2,546 $114,200 $0 $0
2024 $2,546 $105,900 $0 $0
2023 $2,583 $90,300 $0 $0
2022 $2,452 $78,700 $0 $0
2021 $2,398 $70,500 $0 $0
2020 $2,143 $65,000 $0 $0
2019 $1,339 $57,000 $0 $0
2018 $1,293 $48,800 $0 $0
2017 $1,259 $42,500 $0 $0
2016 $1,274 $39,200 $0 $0
2015 $1,185 $39,200 $0 $0
2013 -- $36,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Santiago Gomez

    Keller Williams Realty Rivertown

  • K

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Kristy Hawkins

    Santiago Properties LLC

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  • Dustin J. Anderson

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Dustin J. Anderson

    Five Star Real Estate (Ada)

    (616) 889-4677

    9 in this area

    137 Total Sales

    Dustin J. Anderson
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  • D

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Dustin Anderson

    Five Star Real Estate (Main)

  • Blake Boehm

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Blake Boehm

    Greenridge Realty (EGR)

    (616) 520-3287

    97 Total Sales

    Blake Boehm
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20047275

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-05-206-021

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49506 South East End

1345 Benjamin Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1345 Benjamin Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 since 12 November 2020 and is currently estimated at $295,007, approximately $179 per square foot. This property was built in 1924. 1345 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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