NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1768 Benjamin Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

North East Citizens Action Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $246,000 - $264,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
960 Sq Ft
$265/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 14, 2020

Last sale price $134,000 $140 Per Sq Ft

Est. 90% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,563/month

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch
  • Patio
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Garden

About This Home

As of August 2020

for sale by owner broadcasting

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jamecia Adams

Keller Williams GR East License #6506048536 Listed on: 08/21/2020

Keller Williams GR East

Last Buyer's Agent

Jamecia Adams

Greenridge Realty (Kentwood)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,769

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 8,581 Sq Ft Lot
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 960 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,769

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: 66*130
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 960.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1769.0
  • 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
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: 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:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 960.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 960.0
  • Window Features: Replacement, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • List Price: 134000.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Porch(es)
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: 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
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Size Area: 0.2
  • Lot Dimensions: 66*130
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8581.0
  • Zoning Description: res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1769.0
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 21, 2020
Closed on
Aug 14, 2020
Sold by
Estate Of James Allen Sietsma
Bought by
Ward Anya R
Seller's Agent
Jamecia Adams
Keller Williams GR East
Buyer's Agent
Jamecia Adams
Keller Williams GR East
List Price
$134,000
Sold Price
$134,000
Current Estimated Value
$254,417

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$120,417
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.26%
Original Mortgage
$131,572
Interest Rate
2.6%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 2015
Sold by
Stawasz Thomas Charles
Bought by
Sietsma James Allen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$86,487
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 2015
Sold by
Stawasz Laura J
Bought by
Stawasz Thomas C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 2009
Sold by
Stawasz Thomas Charles
Bought by
Sietsma James Allen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2005
Sold by
Vaniterson Cary J and Vaniterson Van Iterson
Bought by
Stawasz Thomas C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$70,400
Interest Rate
7.25%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 1996
Bought by
Sietsma Vntrson and Sietsma James Allen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 1986

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 1986

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 1980
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
Ward Anya R $134,000 Grand Rapids Title Co Llc
Sietsma James Allen $104,943 Sun Title Agency Of Mi Llc
Stawasz Thomas C -- Attorney
Sietsma James Allen -- None Available
Stawasz Thomas C $88,000 Keystone Lighthouse Title In
Sietsma Vntrson $66,000 --
-- $40,500 --
-- $48,500 --
-- $34,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Ward Anya R $131,572
Previous Owner Sietsma James Allen $86,487
Previous Owner Stawasz Thomas C $70,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/21/2020 08/21/20 For Sale $134,000 0.0% $140 / Sq Ft
08/14/2020 08/14/20 Sold $134,000 -- $140 / Sq Ft
06/24/2020 06/24/20 Pending -- -- --
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 $2,506 $107,600 $0 $0
2024 $2,506 $99,300 $0 $0
2023 $2,400 $85,200 $0 $0
2022 $2,414 $73,900 $0 $0
2021 $2,637 $69,400 $0 $0
2020 $2,622 $65,000 $0 $0
2019 $1,770 $58,300 $0 $0
2018 $1,709 $54,900 $0 $0
2017 $1,664 $55,200 $0 $0
2016 $1,684 $49,500 $0 $0
2015 $1,566 $49,500 $0 $0
2013 -- $47,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Jamecia Adams

    Keller Williams GR East

    (616) 334-6197

    57 Total Sales

    Jamecia Adams
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20034449

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-17-257-006

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49505 North East Citizens Action

1768 Benjamin Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1768 Benjamin Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 since 21 August 2020 and is currently estimated at $254,417, approximately $265 per square foot. This property was built in 1961. 1768 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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