NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1447 Benjamin Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

North East Citizens Action Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $280,000 - $327,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,236 Sq Ft
$242/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 07, 2020

Last sale price $195,000 $158 Per Sq Ft

Est. 53% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,844/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Bungalow
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Shed
  • Ceiling Fan

About This Home

As of August 2020

Check out this move in ready 4 bedroom 2 bath bungalow. Located on a quiet street in a highly desirable NE neighborhood. This home is also a great INVESTMENT opportunity ($1800+ / month). Rental Certified with the City of Grand Rapids until 7/30/2022. This floorplan features 2 beds and 1 bath on the main level, with an additional 2 bedrooms and a bath upstairs. Original hardwood floors throughout, a nice open kitchen with granite countertops, panty, and dining area. A slider to the backyard with a new deck to relax and grill on. The backyard is partially fenced with a private setting and storage shed. The roof, central air, and water heater have all been replaced in the last 7 years. A bonus is a 200 amp electrical panel with a generator hookup. This home won't last long!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Darren DeFever

Fifth Floor Real Estate LLC License #6502425850 Listed on: 06/23/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Laura Cole

Keller Williams GR East License #6501383883

Keller Williams GR East

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,918

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • 9,104 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 70 x 130
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned N/A, N/A

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,236 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

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
  • Power Generator
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,918

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1970
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 70 x 130
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1236.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2917.97
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: N/A
  • 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
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Additional Items:Generator: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1236.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Disposal, Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1236.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 850.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • List Price: 185000.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Sidewalk
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Generator
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Size Area: 0.21
  • Lot Dimensions: 70 x 130
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9104.0
  • Zoning Description: N/A
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2917.97
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 23, 2020
Closed on
Aug 13, 2020
Sold by
James Greene
Bought by
Hernandez Barbara
Seller's Agent
Darren DeFever
Fifth Floor Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
Laura Cole
Keller Williams GR East
List Price
$185,000
Sold Price
$195,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
5.41%
Current Estimated Value
$298,872

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$103,872
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.50%
Original Mortgage
$191,468
Outstanding Balance
$170,988
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$122,762

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 23, 2020
Closed on
Aug 7, 2020
Sold by
Greene James
Bought by
Hernandez Barbara
Seller's Agent
Darren DeFever
Fifth Floor Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
Laura Cole
Keller Williams GR East
List Price
$185,000
Sold Price
$195,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
5.41%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$191,468
Outstanding Balance
$170,988
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$122,762

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 9, 2017
Closed on
Apr 14, 2017
Sold by
Hecksel Kevin and Hecksel Angela
Bought by
Greene James B
Seller's Agent
Vito Dolci Jr
Five Star Real Estate (Walker)
Buyer's Agent
Jeremy LaRose
Keller Williams Rivertown - I
List Price
$124,900
Sold Price
$150,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,100
20.1%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.22%
Original Mortgage
$135,000
Interest Rate
4.21%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 2011
Sold by
Hecksel Michael P and Hecksel Theresa A
Bought by
Hecksel Kevin M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$97,948
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 2007
Sold by
Hill Lavonne A and Parsh Lavonne A
Bought by
Hecksel Kevin M and Hecksel Michael P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$104,176
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 1987
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
Hernandez Barbara $195,000 None Listed On Document
Hernandez Barbara $195,000 None Available
Greene James B $160,000 None Available
Hecksel Kevin M -- None Available
Hecksel Kevin M $105,000 Metropolitan Title Company
-- $54,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hernandez Barbara $191,468
Closed Hernandez Barbara $191,468
Previous Owner Greene James B $135,000
Previous Owner Hecksel Kevin M $97,948
Previous Owner Hecksel Kevin M $104,176
Previous Owner Hill Lavonne A $77,630
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/07/2020 08/07/20 Sold $195,000 +5.4% $158 / Sq Ft
06/24/2020 06/24/20 Pending -- -- --
06/23/2020 06/23/20 For Sale $185,000 +23.3% $150 / Sq Ft
04/14/2017 04/14/17 Sold $150,000 +20.1% $142 / Sq Ft
03/13/2017 03/13/17 Pending -- -- --
03/09/2017 03/09/17 For Sale $124,900 -- $118 / 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 $2,481 $107,100 $0 $0
2024 $2,481 $98,700 $0 $0
2023 $2,517 $84,400 $0 $0
2022 $2,390 $73,300 $0 $0
2021 $3,585 $68,700 $0 $0
2020 $2,850 $65,300 $0 $0
2019 $2,918 $58,500 $0 $0
2018 $2,829 $53,400 $0 $0
2017 $1,589 $52,800 $0 $0
2016 $1,608 $47,400 $0 $0
2015 $1,496 $47,400 $0 $0
2013 -- $44,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Darren DeFever

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Darren DeFever

    Fifth Floor Real Estate LLC

    (616) 600-1320

    110 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Laura Cole

    Keller Williams GR East

    (616) 301-4513

    1 in this area

    68 Total Sales

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  • Vito Dolci Jr

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Vito Dolci Jr

    Five Star Real Estate (Walker)

    (616) 791-1010

    1 in this area

    325 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Jeremy LaRose

    Keller Williams Rivertown - I

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20017428

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-17-401-012

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49505 North East Citizens Action

1447 Benjamin Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1447 Benjamin Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 since 23 June 2020 and is currently estimated at $298,872, approximately $241 per square foot. This property was built in 1970. 1447 Benjamin Ave NE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Kent Hills School, Riverside Middle School, and Union High School.

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