NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1522 Benjamin Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

North East Citizens Action Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $308,000 - $329,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,764 Sq Ft
$181/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 05, 2021

Last sale price $219,000 $124 Per Sq Ft

Est. 46% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,947/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Replacement Windows
  • 1 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of January 2021

Come take a look at this beautiful Home on Grand Rapids North east side. This 4 bedroom 2 bath home has a fenced in yard, full basement, and a deck.
1 Main floor bedroom and 3 up with a home office in the basement.
quiet street near Ball and Leonard.
Check it out today.
Seller has directed Listing Agent/Broker to hold all offers until 12/07/20 at 11am.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Childress

Childress & Associates Realty License #6502350386 Listed on: 12/03/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Timothy Bowditch

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,903

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 9,104 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 70x130
  • Property fronts a private road

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,903

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: Colonial
  • 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: 1764.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1903.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: res
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1564.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Colonial: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1764.0
  • Window Features: Replacement, Insulated Windows
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 200.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 747.0
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 200.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • List Price: 199900.0
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Size Area: 0.21
  • Lot Dimensions: 70x130
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9104.0
  • Zoning Description: res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1903.0
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 3, 2020
Closed on
Jan 5, 2021
Sold by
Yost Christopher J and Yost Stacy A
Bought by
Mecer Jonathon and Mecer Allison
Seller's Agent
Michael Childress
Childress & Associates Realty
Buyer's Agent
Timothy Bowditch
RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH)
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$219,000
Premium/Discount to List
$19,100
9.55%
Current Estimated Value
$318,999

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$99,999
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.22%
Original Mortgage
$208,050
Outstanding Balance
$185,685
Interest Rate
2.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$133,314
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
Mecer Jonathon $219,000 Pathway Title Agency Llc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mecer Jonathon $208,050
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/05/2021 01/05/21 Sold $219,000 +9.6% $124 / Sq Ft
12/07/2020 12/07/20 Pending -- -- --
12/03/2020 12/03/20 For Sale $199,900 -- $113 / 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 $2,986 $124,000 $0 $0
2024 $2,986 $114,600 $0 $0
2023 $3,026 $98,600 $0 $0
2022 $2,822 $83,800 $0 $0
2021 $1,991 $78,700 $0 $0
2020 $1,903 $74,100 $0 $0
2019 $1,993 $66,400 $0 $0
2018 $1,925 $61,700 $0 $0
2017 $1,874 $62,500 $0 $0
2016 $1,896 $55,800 $0 $0
2015 $1,764 $55,800 $0 $0
2013 -- $53,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michael Childress

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Michael Childress

    Childress & Associates Realty

    (616) 893-1672

    6 in this area

    168 Total Sales

    Michael Childress
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Timothy Bowditch

    RE/MAX Michigan

  • K

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Kevin Lee

    RE/MAX Michigan

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20049440

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-17-402-006

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49505 North East Citizens Action

1522 Benjamin Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1522 Benjamin Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 since 03 December 2020 and is currently estimated at $318,999, approximately $180 per square foot. This property was built in 1963. 1522 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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