NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1515 Benjamin Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

North East Citizens Action Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $288,000 - $349,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,588 Sq Ft
$207/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 10, 2020

Last sale price $177,000 $111 Per Sq Ft

Est. 81% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,017/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Humidifier
  • Snack Bar or Counter
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of February 2020

Comfortable home in a very convenient location! Close to shopping and highway access. Upper level features an updated kitchen with new SS appliances, breakfast bar, pantry, and an informal dining area.Spacious living room. New flooring in 2017. Some new windows.
Master bedroom is generous in size and has access to the main bath with dual sink vanity. Two additional bedrooms. Lower level has a cozy family room with gas fireplace, second full bath/laundry room with sliders out to the fully fenced, private backyard with a shed.Attached 2+ car garage. New central air in 2016.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jill Kingsbury

Five Star Real Estate Listed on: 01/07/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Andrew Moore

Real Estate Fiduciary Advisors License #6502431388

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,350

Year Built

  • Built in 1981

Lot Details

  • 9,100 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 70x130
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,588 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Snack Bar or Counter
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Humidifier
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,350

Year Built

Built in 1981

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bi-Level
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1981
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 70x130
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1588.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2350.0
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Additional Items:Humidifier: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1076.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Bi-Level: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener, Humidifier, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 1588.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 170000.0
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • 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: 70x130
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9100.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2350.0
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 7, 2020
Closed on
Feb 11, 2020
Sold by
Carter Emily and Carter Emily R
Bought by
Spencer Courtney
Seller's Agent
Jill Kingsbury
Five Star Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Andrew Moore
Real Estate Fiduciary Advisors
List Price
$170,000
Sold Price
$177,000
Premium/Discount to List
$7,000
4.12%
Current Estimated Value
$321,191

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$144,191
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.95%
Original Mortgage
$171,690
Interest Rate
3.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2019
Sold by
Peaphon Nathan
Bought by
Carter Emily

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 1, 2016
Closed on
Jul 11, 2016
Sold by
Lash Kelley
Bought by
Nathan Carter Emily and Nathan Pephon
Seller's Agent
Jason Lash
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (South)
Buyer's Agent
Stephen Schelling
616 Realty LLC
List Price
$140,000
Sold Price
$146,500
Premium/Discount to List
$6,500
4.64%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.32%
Original Mortgage
$139,175
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 2005
Sold by
Lash Kelley and Lash Kelly
Bought by
Lash Kelley

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$114,800
Interest Rate
5.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 2003
Sold by
Schaub Ronald
Bought by
Lash Kelly

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$25,450
Interest Rate
5.94%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 1997
Bought by
Lash Schaub R and Lash Kelley

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 1992
Sold by
Swidwa Swidwa W W and Swidwa Wright R
Bought by
Lash Kelley

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 1981
Bought by
Lash Kelley

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 1980
Bought by
Lash Kelley
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
Spencer Courtney $177,000 Star Title Agency Llc
Carter Emily -- None Available
Nathan Carter Emily $146,500 Title Resource Agency
Lash Kelley -- --
Lash Kelly $127,200 Michigan Title Company Ne
Lash Schaub R $95,000 --
Lash Kelley $67,800 --
Lash Kelley $53,700 --
Lash Kelley $5,800 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Spencer Courtney $184,300
Closed Spencer Courtney $171,690
Closed Spencer Courtney $7,500
Previous Owner Carter Emily $139,175
Previous Owner Lash Kelley $114,800
Previous Owner Lash Jason $25,450
Previous Owner Lash Kelly $101,750
Closed Lash Kelley $28,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/10/2020 02/10/20 Sold $177,000 +4.1% $111 / Sq Ft
01/09/2020 01/09/20 Pending -- -- --
01/07/2020 01/07/20 For Sale $170,000 +16.0% $107 / Sq Ft
07/11/2016 07/11/16 Sold $146,500 +4.6% $92 / Sq Ft
06/05/2016 06/05/16 Pending -- -- --
06/01/2016 06/01/16 For Sale $140,000 -- $88 / 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 $3,106 $133,500 $0 $0
2024 $3,106 $123,400 $0 $0
2023 $3,151 $106,200 $0 $0
2022 $2,991 $91,700 $0 $0
2021 $3,060 $86,000 $0 $0
2020 $2,244 $80,600 $0 $0
2019 $2,350 $72,100 $0 $0
2018 $2,270 $66,500 $0 $0
2017 $2,210 $59,500 $0 $0
2016 $2,722 $53,200 $0 $0
2015 $2,594 $53,200 $0 $0
2013 -- $51,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Jill Kingsbury

    Five Star Real Estate

  • A

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Andrew Moore

    Real Estate Fiduciary Advisors

    (616) 655-0788

    45 Total Sales

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  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Jason Lash

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (South)

  • M

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    Melissa Homewood

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (South)

  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Stephen Schelling

    616 Realty LLC

    (616) 299-6227

    17 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20000762

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-17-401-007

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49505 North East Citizens Action

1515 Benjamin Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1515 Benjamin Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 since 07 January 2020 and is currently estimated at $329,007, approximately $207 per square foot. This property was built in 1981. 1515 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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