NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1617 Benjamin Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

North East Citizens Action Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $265,000 - $289,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,100 Sq Ft
$255/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 30, 2014

Last sale price $96,900 $88 Per Sq Ft

Est. 189% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,693/month

252 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Accessible Approach with Ramp
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • High Speed Internet

About This Home

As of May 2014

Nice home with deck overlooking large backyard. Tile in the kitchen. Some great wood flooring also in this wonderful home. This 3 bedroom home with large 2 stall garage is loaded with character. Seller is motivated. This home is nicely decorated and well maintained.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ronald Smits

Independence Realty (Main) License #6501283007 Listed on: 08/21/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Douglas Cooke

Five Star Real Estate (Main) License #6502356635

Five Star Real Estate (Main)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,200

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

Lot Details

  • 8,450 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 65 x 130
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Approach with Ramp
  • Accessible Ramps

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,200

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1964
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 111.65
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 65 x 130
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1100.0
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1200.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Accessibility Feat:Ramped Entrance: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 850.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Accessibility Features: Ramped Entrance
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Broadband
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1100.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Half Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 250.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 270.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 250.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • List Price: 94900.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): 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, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Storm Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Size Area: 0.19
  • Lot Dimensions: 65 x 130
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8450.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1200.0
  • Tax Year: 2013

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2025
Sold by
Vargas Raquel
Bought by
Vargas Raquel and Guerrero-Caballero Maria Monserrat
Current Estimated Value
$280,032

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2024
Sold by
Rivera-Colon Jessica and Vargas Raquel
Bought by
Vargas Raquel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$223,850
Interest Rate
6.82%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 2019
Sold by
Rivera Colon Jessica
Bought by
Rivera Colon Jessica and Vargas Raquel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$137,750
Interest Rate
3.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 21, 2013
Closed on
May 30, 2014
Sold by
Shadee Najiyyah S and Davis Janet E
Bought by
Silva Gaston and Silva Norma A
Seller's Agent
Ronald Smits
Independence Realty (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Douglas Cooke
Five Star Real Estate (Main)
List Price
$109,000
Sold Price
$96,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,100
-11.1%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.65%
Original Mortgage
$93,660
Interest Rate
4.28%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 20, 2000
Sold by
Davis Janet Elaine
Bought by
Shadee Najiyyah Saudah and Shadee Najiyyah Saudah

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 1997
Sold by
Woltjer Woltjer L L and Woltjer Davis J
Bought by
Shadee Davis J and Shadee Najiyyah Saudah
Source: Public Records

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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
Vargas Raquel -- None Listed On Document
Vargas Raquel -- None Listed On Document
Rivera Colon Jessica -- None Available
Rivera Colon Jessica $145,000 First American Title Ins Co
Silva Gaston $96,900 None Available
Shadee Najiyyah Saudah -- --
Shadee Davis J $78,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Vargas Raquel $223,850
Previous Owner Rivera Colon Jessica $137,750
Previous Owner Silva Gaston $93,660
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/30/2014 05/30/14 Sold $96,900 -11.1% $88 / Sq Ft
04/30/2014 04/30/14 Pending -- -- --
08/21/2013 08/21/13 For Sale $109,000 -- $99 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

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 $2,633 $119,200 $0 $0
2024 $2,633 $110,000 $0 $0
2023 $2,522 $94,400 $0 $0
2022 $2,536 $81,800 $0 $0
2021 $2,479 $76,700 $0 $0
2020 $2,370 $71,900 $0 $0
2019 $1,936 $64,400 $0 $0
2018 $1,869 $62,200 $0 $0
2017 $1,820 $58,000 $0 $0
2016 $1,842 $52,000 $0 $0
2015 $1,909 $52,000 $0 $0
2013 -- $50,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Ronald Smits

    Independence Realty (Main)

  • D

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Douglas Cooke

    Five Star Real Estate (Main)

    (616) 291-5756

    32 Total Sales

    Douglas Cooke
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  • John Cremer

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2014

    John Cremer

    Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)

    (616) 437-9166

    3 in this area

    558 Total Sales

    John Cremer
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 13049889

MichRIC

APN: 41-14-17-256-039

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49505 North East Citizens Action

1617 Benjamin Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

Not Listed for Sale

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