NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1856 Benjamin Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

North East Citizens Action Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $278,761 - $323,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,470 Sq Ft
$201/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 15, 2021

Last sale price $224,500 $153 Per Sq Ft

Est. 31% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,873/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Wood Flooring
  • Humidifier
  • Ceiling Fan

About This Home

As of July 2021

Incredible value w/ prime location. Roof 2014 furnace & central air 2013. A ton of extras including fireplace, hardwood floors, large deck w/ benches, finished bsmt, 2 stall garage, newer windows, updated electric, newer siding & exterior doors. TFLA estimated Room desc: FOYER, LR, KIT, DA, 3 BR, BA DN: FR, DEN, BA, LAUNDRY, STORAGE, MECHANICALS. Seller instructs broker to hold all offers until Tuesday 6/8 at 12pm

Last Listed By

Tony Lewis

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH) License #6501242774 Listed on: 06/04/2021

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,117

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 8,625 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 65x133
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,470 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Humidifier
  • 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

$2,117

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1962
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Humidifier, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Broadband, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1470.0
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 169900.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

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, Storm Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Size Area: 0.2
  • Lot Dimensions: 65x133
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8625.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2117.0
  • Tax Year: 21

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 4, 2021
Closed on
Jul 15, 2021
Sold by
Rumsey Tony Wayne
Bought by
Lambert Jason T
Seller's Agent
Tony Lewis
RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH)
Buyer's Agent
Joseph LeMaire
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)
List Price
$169,900
Sold Price
$224,500
Premium/Discount to List
$54,600
32.14%
Total Days on Market
4
Current Estimated Value
$294,940

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$70,440
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.21%
Original Mortgage
$220,433
Outstanding Balance
$203,445
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$79,358

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 2020
Sold by
Chmurynski Thomas Ray and The Thomas Ray Chmurynski Livi
Bought by
Chmurynski Thomas Ray

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 19, 2016
Closed on
Nov 10, 2016
Sold by
Chmurynski Thomas Ray
Bought by
The Thomas Ray Chmurynski Living Trust
Seller's Agent
Tim Noordhoek
Diamond Realty LLC - I
Buyer's Agent
Robert Chmurynski
Greenridge Realty (Relo)
List Price
$137,900
Sold Price
$138,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.07%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.65%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 19, 2016
Closed on
Sep 19, 2016
Sold by
Persson Melissa and Persson Jan
Bought by
Chmurynski Thomas
Seller's Agent
Tim Noordhoek
Diamond Realty LLC - I
Buyer's Agent
Robert Chmurynski
Greenridge Realty (Relo)
List Price
$137,900
Sold Price
$138,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.07%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 20, 2013
Closed on
Aug 9, 2013
Sold by
Hunt Gerald and Hunt Bonnie K
Bought by
Persson Melissa and Persson Jan
Seller's Agent
Linda Tanis
Bellabay Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Tim Noordhoek
Timothy Noordhoek
List Price
$89,900
Sold Price
$85,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-5.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.80%
Original Mortgage
$80,750
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 2013
Sold by
Hunt Gerald and Hunt Bonnie K
Bought by
Nationstar Mortgage Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2008
Sold by
Sluiter Douglas Paul and Sluiter Emily
Bought by
Hunt Gerald and Hunt Bonnie K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$122,084
Interest Rate
6.01%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 2000
Sold by
Brsma Brsma S S and Brsma Sluiter D
Bought by
Sluiter Sluiter D and Sluiter E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 1991
Sold by
Hughes Hughes F F and Hughes Boorsma S
Bought by
Persson Melissa Persson Jan

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
Lambert Jason T $224,500 None Available
Chmurynski Thomas Ray -- None Available
Chmurynski Thomas Ray -- None Available
The Thomas Ray Chmurynski Living Trust -- None Available
Chmurynski Thomas $138,000 Owners Title Agency Llc
Persson Melissa $85,000 None Available
Nationstar Mortgage Llc $66,750 None Available
Hunt Gerald $124,000 None Available
Sluiter Sluiter D $88,500 --
Persson Melissa Persson Jan -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lambert Jason T $220,433
Previous Owner Persson Melissa $80,750
Previous Owner Hunt Gerald $123,915
Previous Owner Hunt Gerald $122,084
Previous Owner Sluiter Ii Douglas Paul $83,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/30/2025 01/30/25 Off Market $224,500 -- --
07/15/2021 07/15/21 Sold $224,500 +32.1% $153 / Sq Ft
06/08/2021 06/08/21 Pending -- -- --
06/04/2021 06/04/21 For Sale $169,900 +23.1% $116 / Sq Ft
09/19/2016 09/19/16 Sold $138,000 +0.1% $94 / Sq Ft
08/21/2016 08/21/16 Pending -- -- --
08/19/2016 08/19/16 For Sale $137,900 +62.2% $94 / Sq Ft
08/09/2013 08/09/13 Sold $85,000 -5.5% $51 / Sq Ft
06/21/2013 06/21/13 Pending -- -- --
06/20/2013 06/20/13 For Sale $89,900 -- $54 / 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
2024 $2,856 $109,900 $0 $0
2023 $2,898 $94,500 $0 $0
2022 $2,751 $81,700 $0 $0
2021 $2,087 $76,700 $0 $0
2020 $1,995 $72,900 $0 $0
2019 $2,089 $65,300 $0 $0
2018 $2,018 $59,100 $0 $0
2017 $1,964 $53,300 $0 $0
2016 $1,630 $47,800 $0 $0
2015 $1,516 $47,800 $0 $0
2013 -- $45,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tony Lewis

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Tony Lewis

    RE/MAX Michigan

    6 in this area

    262 Total Sales

    Tony Lewis
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Joseph LeMaire

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

    (616) 447-7064

    6 in this area

    87 Total Sales

    Joseph LeMaire
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  • T

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Tim Noordhoek

    Diamond Realty LLC - I

  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Robert Chmurynski

    Greenridge Realty (Relo)

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Linda Tanis

    Bellabay Realty LLC

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 21020793

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-17-202-006

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49505 North East Citizens Action

1856 Benjamin Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

Homes for Sale in Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1856 Benjamin Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 since 04 June 2021 and is currently estimated at $294,940, approximately $200 per square foot. This property was built in 1962. 1856 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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