NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1612 Benjamin Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

North East Citizens Action Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $280,000 - $320,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,820 Sq Ft
$166/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 29, 2022

Last sale price $285,000 $157 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,848/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Storm Windows

About This Home

As of April 2022

A large living room, kitchen and dining area with laminated flooring with a slider that exits to a deck overlooking a spacious back yard. 3 bedrooms are on the main floor along with a full bath. The lower level is finished with a large family room, 4th bedroom with a daylight window, full bath. Some extra features include new flooring, paint ,countertops (quartz), updated bathrooms, backsplash, base trim. Home includes all appliances. Seller has directed offers to be held until Tuesday April 5th at 4:00 p.m

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alexander Chavez

EXP Realty LLC Listed on: 03/29/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Brian Bay

Strong Properties, LLC License #6506047896

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,654

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 8,320 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 64x130

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Window Screens
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer

Basement

  • 1 Bedroom in Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,654

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Levels: Bi-Level
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1961
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 64x130
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1820.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1654.42
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Substructure:Daylight: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:High-Speed Internet: Yes
  • Windows:Storms: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 960.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Bi-Level: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Daylight
  • LivingArea: 1820.0
  • Window Features: Storms, Screens
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Bedrooms: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Full Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 860.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 860.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Freezer: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 860.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 219900.0
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, High-Speed Internet
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Size Area: 0.19
  • Lot Dimensions: 64x130
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8320.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1654.42
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 29, 2022
Closed on
Apr 29, 2022
Sold by
Olejniczak Jefferson Jr James
Bought by
Overholt Benjamin and Overholt Maddison C
Seller's Agent
Alexander Chavez
EXP Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Brian Bay
Strong Properties, LLC
List Price
$219,900
Sold Price
$285,000
Premium/Discount to List
$65,100
29.6%
Current Estimated Value
$301,557

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$16,557
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.66%
Original Mortgage
$270,750
Outstanding Balance
$256,858
Interest Rate
5.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$44,699

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 24, 2012
Closed on
Jun 26, 2012
Sold by
Hockeborn Carole
Bought by
Jeffeson James Olejniczak
Seller's Agent
Andrew Siciliano
Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)
Buyer's Agent
Wendy Zuidema
Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)
List Price
$89,900
Sold Price
$95,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
5.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.80%
Original Mortgage
$93,279
Interest Rate
3.49%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 12, 2007
Sold by
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems
Bought by
Hockeborn Carole

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$95,400
Interest Rate
6.77%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2006
Sold by
Wilson Amy J and Zander Amy Jospehine
Bought by
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 7, 2004
Sold by
Geisert Thomas and Geisert Rebecca Dianne
Bought by
Wilson Amy J and Zander Amy Josephine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$121,500
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 2000
Sold by
Hoekman Hoekman S S and Hoekman Geisert T
Bought by
Jefferson Geisert T and Jefferson James Olejniczak

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 1990
Sold by
Glass Glass K K and Glass Hoekman S
Bought by
Jefferson James Olejniczak Jr

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 1985

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 1985

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 1985

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 1985
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
Overholt Benjamin $285,000 First American Title
Jeffeson James Olejniczak $95,000 None Available
Hockeborn Carole $106,000 Resource Title Agency Inc
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems $129,161 None Available
Wilson Amy J $135,000 Keystone Lighthouse Title In
Jefferson Geisert T $107,900 --
Jefferson James Olejniczak Jr $59,000 --
-- $41,900 --
-- $4,800 --
-- $4,800 --
-- $30,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Overholt Benjamin $270,750
Previous Owner Jeffeson James Olejniczak $93,279
Previous Owner Hockeborn Carole $95,400
Previous Owner Wilson Amy J $121,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/29/2022 04/29/22 Sold $285,000 +29.6% $157 / Sq Ft
04/06/2022 04/06/22 Pending -- -- --
03/29/2022 03/29/22 For Sale $219,900 +131.5% $121 / Sq Ft
06/26/2012 06/26/12 Sold $95,000 +5.7% $52 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/28/2012 05/28/12 Pending -- -- --
05/24/2012 05/24/12 For Sale $89,900 -- $49 / 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 $2,900 $109,800 $0 $0
2024 $2,900 $101,400 $0 $0
2023 $2,877 $87,100 $0 $0
2022 $1,692 $75,400 $0 $0
2021 $1,654 $70,800 $0 $0
2020 $1,582 $66,300 $0 $0
2019 $1,657 $59,400 $0 $0
2018 $1,600 $53,900 $0 $0
2017 $1,557 $51,700 $0 $0
2016 $1,576 $46,300 $0 $0
2015 $1,466 $46,300 $0 $0
2013 -- $44,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Alexander Chavez

    EXP Realty LLC

  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Brian Bay

    Strong Properties, LLC

    (269) 599-1020

    1 in this area

    16 Total Sales

    Brian Bay
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  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Andrew Siciliano

    Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)

  • W

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Wendy Zuidema

    Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 22010145

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-17-257-021

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49505 North East Citizens Action

1612 Benjamin Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1612 Benjamin Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 since 29 March 2022 and is currently estimated at $301,557, approximately $165 per square foot. This property was built in 1961. 1612 Benjamin Ave NE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Riverside Middle School, Union High School, and Lighthouse Academy - Waalkes Campus.

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