NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1754 Benjamin Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

North East Citizens Action Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $279,000 - $310,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,720 Sq Ft
$174/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 18, 2023

Last sale price $260,000 $151 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,907/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Sauna
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Station
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Deck
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Home Security System

About This Home

As of May 2023

This 3 bedroom 2 bath home comes with a large built-in sauna, new solar system and charging station for your electric car. There are 2 bedrooms on the main floor, living room, dining room and galley kitchen. Cabinets, countertops and appliances are all new 5 years ago. There are 2 sliders going out to the large deck, great for entertaining. Downstairs there is another bedroom, living room, full bath with the large sauna that can be dry or use steam. There is also a laundry room with washer/dryer included and another room for storage. Both furnace and water heater were replaced in 2019. Outside there is a large 2 stall garage with plenty of room for storage. Roof was replaced in 2020. The yard has been well groomed. There are lots of perennials that adds a lot of beauty!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bernadette Nomura

Turnkey Realty LLC License #6502387861 Listed on: 04/12/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Julie Grevengoed

Clarity Realty LLC License #6502360881

Clarity Realty LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,186

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 8,319 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 64x130
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Sauna
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Michigan Basement
  • 1 Bedroom in Basement

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Solar Heating System
  • Deck

Community Details

  • Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,186

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • 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: 1720.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2186.02
  • 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
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: 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
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Substructure:Michigan Basement: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:High-Speed Internet: Yes
  • Additional Items:Sauna: Yes
  • Heat Source:Solar: Yes
  • Additional Items:Vehicle Charging Station: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 960.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Security Features:Security System: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Broadband, Garage Door Opener, Sauna, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full, Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 1720.0
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Bedrooms: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Full Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 760.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 760.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 760.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 255000.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • 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
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: 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: 8319.0
  • Zoning Description: res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2186.02
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 2020
Sold by
Soltani Rahi and Moshki Lili
Bought by
Soltani Rahi and Moshki Lili
Current Estimated Value
$298,683

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$193,600
Outstanding Balance
$172,276
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$126,407

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 17, 2015
Closed on
Dec 17, 2015
Sold by
Huynh Hoatrung and Pham Thuan Hoa
Bought by
Soltani Nejad Rahmatallah and Moshki Lili
Seller's Agent
William Shrewsberry
Five Star Real Estate (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Bernadette Nomura
Turnkey Realty LLC
List Price
$117,900
Sold Price
$100,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,400
-14.76%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.74%
Original Mortgage
$97,485
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 1986

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 1981
Bought by
Pham Thuan Hoa Trung Huynh

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 1980
Bought by
Pham Thuan Hoa Trung Huynh
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
Soltani Rahi -- None Available
Soltani Rahi -- None Listed On Document
Soltani Nejad Rahmatallah $100,500 None Available
-- $52,000 --
Pham Thuan Hoa Trung Huynh $43,200 --
Pham Thuan Hoa Trung Huynh $42,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Soltani Rahi $193,600
Previous Owner Soltani Nejad Rahmatallah $97,485
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/18/2023 05/18/23 Sold $260,000 +2.0% $151 / Sq Ft
04/14/2023 04/14/23 Pending -- -- --
04/12/2023 04/12/23 For Sale $255,000 +153.7% $148 / Sq Ft
12/17/2015 12/17/15 Sold $100,500 -14.8% $58 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/19/2015 11/19/15 Pending -- -- --
11/17/2015 11/17/15 For Sale $117,900 -- $69 / 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 $3,808 $129,600 $0 $0
2024 $3,808 $120,100 $0 $0
2023 $2,303 $95,100 $0 $0
2022 $2,186 $82,200 $0 $0
2021 $2,137 $77,200 $0 $0
2020 $2,043 $73,300 $0 $0
2019 $2,071 $63,900 $0 $0
2018 $2,000 $59,500 $0 $0
2017 $1,947 $55,800 $0 $0
2016 $1,971 $49,900 $0 $0
2015 $2,452 $49,900 $0 $0
2013 -- $48,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Bernadette Nomura

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Bernadette Nomura

    Turnkey Realty LLC

    (616) 389-9999

    3 in this area

    187 Total Sales

    Bernadette Nomura
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  • Julie Grevengoed

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Julie Grevengoed

    Clarity Realty LLC

    (616) 466-4539

    2 in this area

    110 Total Sales

    Julie Grevengoed
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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    William Shrewsberry

    Five Star Real Estate (Main)

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 23010802

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-17-257-007

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49505 North East Citizens Action

1754 Benjamin Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1754 Benjamin Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 since 12 April 2023 and is currently estimated at $298,683, approximately $173 per square foot. This property was built in 1961. 1754 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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