1345 Benjamin Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506
South East End NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $263,000 - $289,777
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,644
Sq Ft
$170/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Deck
- Living Room
- Garden
- Mud Room
- Shed
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
About This Home
As of December 2020This 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
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
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%
Total Days on Market
2
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$63,444
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.89%
Original Mortgage
$209,520
Outstanding Balance
$188,671
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$90,773
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
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$78,662
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | |
| Previous Owner | Quist Rachel | $69,615 | |
| Previous Owner | Quist Rachel | $78,662 |
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
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 | $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
-
Dustin J. Anderson
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Dustin J. Anderson
Five Star Real Estate (Ada)
(616) 889-4677
10 in this area
139 Total Sales
-
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)
104 Total Sales
Map
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 20047275
APN: 41-18-05-206-021
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