NOT LISTED FOR SALE

137 Benjamin Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Fulton Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $355,000 - $391,651

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,462 Sq Ft
$254/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 23, 2021

Last sale price $320,000 $219 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,271/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 1-minute walk to Hillcrest Park

About This Home

As of December 2021

Welcome to the perfect Fulton Heights Bungalow! This beauty is a few steps away from Hillcrest Park, Hillcrest Community Garden, convenient to Fulton Farmers market, and so many exciting businesses both new and established. The interior is very much on point with a freshly updated kitchen, new windows, gutters, a tear-off roof and nearly everything from top to basement recently touched by paint or refinished. The successful marriage of historic elements like oak hardwood floors and trim with modern finishes offers a vibe that must be found, not created. You'll find three walk-in closets tucked into the two generously-sized upstairs bedrooms. The lower bedroom has its own bathroom access, perfect for visitors. Come visit today! Any offers received will be held until Monday 11/22 at noon.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Peter Bruinsma

Grand River Realty License #6502402583 Listed on: 11/17/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Vanessa Bolt

Five Star Real Estate (Eastown) License #6501431696

Five Star Real Estate (Eastown)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,335

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • 4,312 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 43'x100'

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,462 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,335

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1923
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Range, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1462.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 676.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 275000.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, 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: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, 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'x100'
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4312.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3335.0
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 17, 2021
Closed on
Feb 10, 2022
Sold by
Florenzo and Leslie
Bought by
Florenzo Vito Florenzo Les and Fiorenzo Carla
Seller's Agent
Peter Bruinsma
Grand River Realty
Buyer's Agent
Vanessa Bolt
Five Star Real Estate (Eastown)
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$320,000
Premium/Discount to List
$45,000
16.36%
Total Days on Market
5
Current Estimated Value
$371,163

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$51,163
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.02%
Original Mortgage
$248,000
Interest Rate
3.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 17, 2021
Closed on
Dec 23, 2021
Sold by
Grace and Nolan
Bought by
Fiorenzo Vito and Fiorenzo Leslie
Seller's Agent
Peter Bruinsma
Grand River Realty
Buyer's Agent
Vanessa Bolt
Five Star Real Estate (Eastown)
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$320,000
Premium/Discount to List
$45,000
16.36%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$248,000
Interest Rate
3.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 30, 2020
Closed on
Nov 2, 2020
Sold by
Sytsma Jonathan and Sytsma Kristy
Bought by
Grace Ashlee and Grace Nolan
Seller's Agent
Tyler VanWingen
Greenridge Realty (EGR)
Buyer's Agent
Peter Bruinsma
Grand River Realty
List Price
$209,900
Sold Price
$230,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,100
9.58%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
33.60%
Original Mortgage
$184,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2010
Sold by
Sytsmas Rionald and Sytsma Arlene
Bought by
Sytsman Jonathan and Sytsma Kristy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$86,100
Interest Rate
5.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2004
Sold by
Leedy Stephen W and Leedy Angela
Bought by
Sytsma Ronald and Sytsma Jonathan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$88,000
Interest Rate
5.63%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 1999
Sold by
Tomko Tomko M M and Tomko Leedy S
Bought by
Leedy Leedy S and Leedy A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 1993
Sold by
Faasse Faasse D D and Faasse Tomko M
Bought by
Sytsma Jonathan Kristy
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
Florenzo Vito Florenzo Les -- None Listed On Document
Fiorenzo Vito $320,000 None Listed On Document
Grace Ashlee $230,000 Chicago Title Of Mi Inc
Sytsman Jonathan -- Stewart Title Guaranty Co
Sytsma Ronald $110,000 Lighthouse Title Inc
Leedy Leedy S $89,900 --
Sytsma Jonathan Kristy $60,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Fiorenzo Vito $248,000
Previous Owner Grace Ashlee $184,000
Previous Owner Sytsma Jonathan $94,000
Previous Owner Sytsma Jonathan Aaron $85,000
Previous Owner Sytsman Jonathan $86,100
Previous Owner Sytsma Ronald $88,000
Previous Owner Leedy Stephen W $89,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/23/2021 12/23/21 Sold $320,000 +16.4% $219 / Sq Ft
11/22/2021 11/22/21 Pending -- -- --
11/17/2021 11/17/21 For Sale $275,000 +19.6% $188 / Sq Ft
11/02/2020 11/02/20 Sold $230,000 +9.6% $157 / Sq Ft
10/03/2020 10/03/20 Pending -- -- --
09/30/2020 09/30/20 For Sale $209,900 -- $144 / 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 $3,615 $141,300 $0 $0
2023 $5,641 $110,000 $0 $0
2022 $5,362 $103,400 $0 $0
2021 $3,408 $100,200 $0 $0
2020 $2,077 $92,600 $0 $0
2019 $2,100 $88,200 $0 $0
2018 $2,100 $72,100 $0 $0
2017 $2,045 $68,700 $0 $0
2016 $2,069 $62,200 $0 $0
2015 $1,925 $62,200 $0 $0
2013 -- $56,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Peter Bruinsma

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Peter Bruinsma

    Grand River Realty

    5 in this area

    192 Total Sales

    Peter Bruinsma
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  • Vanessa Bolt

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Vanessa Bolt

    Five Star Real Estate (Eastown)

    (616) 322-1850

    2 in this area

    36 Total Sales

    Vanessa Bolt
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  • Tyler VanWingen

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Tyler VanWingen

    Greenridge Realty (EGR)

    (616) 430-5104

    25 in this area

    78 Total Sales

    Tyler VanWingen
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 21115442

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-29-252-012

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49503 Fulton Heights

137 Benjamin Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 137 Benjamin Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 since 17 November 2021 and is currently estimated at $371,163, approximately $253 per square foot. This property was built in 1923. 137 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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