NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1516 Benjamin Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

North East Citizens Action Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $326,000 - $352,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,644 Sq Ft
$206/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 19, 2024

Last sale price $332,000 $202 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,101/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Snack Bar or Counter

About This Home

As of March 2024

Welcome home to this wonderful gem tucked in the quiet, tree-lined Auburn Hills neighborhood minutes from Medical Mile and Knapp's Corner, and walking distance to Huff Park, Ball Perkins Trailhead, and Nantucket Bakery! This two-story home features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, comfortable living spaces with modern finishes, and an extended deck overlooking the spacious, fenced-in backyard. Recent improvements include a new remodeled full bathroom, hot water heater, closet doors, garbage disposal, paint, landscaping, and refinished hardwood floors. Move-in ready! Seller instructed Broker to hold all offers until 02/27/24 at 12:00PM.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Beth Loehfelm

Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors Listed on: 02/23/2024

Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors

Last Buyer's Agent

Nathan Harr

Reeds Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,809

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 70x130
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,644 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Snack Bar or Counter
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,809

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1963
  • 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: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1644.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2809.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RES
  • 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
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1244.0
  • Laundry Features Lower Level: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1644.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 310000.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Lower Level
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Size Area: 0.21
  • Lot Dimensions: 70x130
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9148.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2809.0
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 23, 2024
Closed on
Mar 14, 2024
Sold by
Carrell Andrew and Carrell Megan
Bought by
Gustafson Lydia and Gustafson Joel
Seller's Agent
Beth Loehfelm
Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Nathan Harr
Reeds Realty
List Price
$310,000
Sold Price
$332,000
Premium/Discount to List
$22,000
7.1%
Views
28
Current Estimated Value
$339,136

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$7,136
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.14%
Original Mortgage
$265,600
Outstanding Balance
$261,400
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$69,940

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 2023
Sold by
Carrell Andrew and Carrell Megan
Bought by
Mcconnell Megan and Carrell Andrew Simpson

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 28, 2020
Closed on
Jun 29, 2020
Sold by
Holt Brandon
Bought by
Mcconnell Megan and Carrell Andrew
Seller's Agent
Brian Deyoung
616 Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Beth Loehfelm
Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$219,000
Premium/Discount to List
$19,100
9.55%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.42%
Original Mortgage
$203,300
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 11, 2017
Closed on
Aug 2, 2017
Sold by
Duff Matthew Thomas and Duff Cate
Bought by
Holt Brandon
Seller's Agent
Ryan Ogle
Bluhouse Properties LLC - I
Buyer's Agent
Brian Deyoung
616 Realty LLC
List Price
$175,000
Sold Price
$165,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-5.71%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.22%
Original Mortgage
$6,997
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 25, 2013
Closed on
Sep 9, 2013
Sold by
Berkey Luke and Berkey Jessica
Bought by
Duff Matthew Thomas
Seller's Agent
Jacob Heglund
JH Realty Partners
Buyer's Agent
Dan Steffee
Green Crown Real Estate LLC
List Price
$125,000
Sold Price
$121,300
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,700
-2.96%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.21%
Original Mortgage
$123,907
Interest Rate
4.39%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2008
Sold by
Martin James A and Martin Hilary
Bought by
Berkey Luke and Berkey Jessica

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$112,622
Interest Rate
6.01%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 7, 2000
Bought by
Martin James and Duff Matthew Thomas
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
Gustafson Lydia $332,000 Chicago Title
Mcconnell Megan -- None Listed On Document
Mcconnell Megan $219,000 616 Title Agency Of Mi Llc
Holt Brandon $165,000 Bridge Title Agency Llc
Duff Matthew Thomas $121,300 None Available
Berkey Luke $114,390 None Available
Martin James $108,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gustafson Lydia $265,600
Previous Owner Mcconnell Megan $203,300
Previous Owner Holt Brandon $6,997
Previous Owner Duff Matthew Thomas $123,907
Previous Owner Berkey Jessica L $106,208
Previous Owner Berkey Luke $112,622
Previous Owner Martin Ii James A $103,000
Previous Owner Martin Ii James A $103,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/19/2024 03/19/24 Sold $332,000 +7.1% $202 / Sq Ft
02/27/2024 02/27/24 Pending -- -- --
02/23/2024 02/23/24 For Sale $310,000 +41.6% $189 / Sq Ft
06/29/2020 06/29/20 Sold $219,000 +9.6% $133 / Sq Ft
06/02/2020 06/02/20 Pending -- -- --
05/28/2020 05/28/20 For Sale $199,900 +21.2% $122 / Sq Ft
08/02/2017 08/02/17 Sold $165,000 -5.7% $100 / Sq Ft
06/09/2017 06/09/17 Pending -- -- --
05/11/2017 05/11/17 For Sale $175,000 +44.3% $106 / Sq Ft
09/09/2013 09/09/13 Sold $121,300 -3.0% $71 / Sq Ft
08/08/2013 08/08/13 Pending -- -- --
05/25/2013 05/25/13 For Sale $125,000 -- $73 / 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 $2,932 $126,000 $0 $0
2024 $2,932 $116,400 $0 $0
2023 $2,975 $100,100 $0 $0
2022 $2,824 $86,500 $0 $0
2021 $2,762 $81,200 $0 $0
2020 $2,171 $77,200 $0 $0
2019 $2,273 $69,100 $0 $0
2018 $2,195 $63,100 $0 $0
2017 $1,746 $58,000 $0 $0
2016 $1,767 $52,000 $0 $0
2015 $1,643 $52,000 $0 $0
2013 -- $49,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Beth Loehfelm

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Beth Loehfelm

    Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors

    (616) 304-8889

    1 in this area

    115 Total Sales

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  • Nathan Harr

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Nathan Harr

    Reeds Realty

    (616) 460-2057

    4 in this area

    291 Total Sales

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  • Brandi Harr

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Brandi Harr

    Reeds Realty

    (616) 634-4004

    6 in this area

    239 Total Sales

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  • Brian Deyoung

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Brian Deyoung

    616 Realty LLC

    (616) 550-5660

    52 Total Sales

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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Ryan Ogle

    Bluhouse Properties LLC - I

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  • Dan Steffee

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2017

    Dan Steffee

    Green Crown Real Estate LLC

    (616) 490-4977

    1 in this area

    112 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 24008849

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-17-402-007

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49505 North East Citizens Action

1516 Benjamin Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1516 Benjamin Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 since 23 February 2024 and is currently estimated at $339,136, approximately $206 per square foot. This property was built in 1963. 1516 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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