NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1856 Benjamin Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

North East Citizens Action Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $275,000 - $306,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,470 Sq Ft
$199/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 15, 2021

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

Est. 30% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,777/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Den
  • Humidifier
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Laundry Room

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 Agent to Sell the Property

Anthony Lewis

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

Last Buyer's Agent

Joseph LeMaire

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main) License #6501361749

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

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
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • 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 Room
  • 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
  • Internet Available
  • 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
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 173.37
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 65x133
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1470.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2117.0
  • 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 Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: 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: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Additional Items:Humidifier: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 980.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Remarks Misc: Public Remarks: 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
  • Remarks Misc: Agent Only Remarks: Seller was a smoker, only a light smell present. Driveway in below avg condition. priced accordingly. Anything presently in the home will stay.
  • 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
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • 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
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • 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, 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

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
Anthony 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%
Current Estimated Value
$292,263

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$67,763
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.22%
Original Mortgage
$220,433
Outstanding Balance
$200,009
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$92,254

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 2020
Sold by
Thomas Ray Chmurynski Living Trust and Chmurynski Thomas Ray
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
8.51%

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
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
Lambert Jason T $224,500 None Available
Chmurynski Thomas Ray -- None Listed On Document
Chmurynski Thomas Ray -- New Title Company Name
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 $122,084
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
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 View Prior Sale
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 View Prior Sale
06/21/2013 06/21/13 Pending -- -- --
06/20/2013 06/20/13 For Sale $89,900 -- $54 / 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 $2,856 $118,800 $0 $0
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

  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Anthony Lewis

    RE/MAX Michigan

  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Joseph LeMaire

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

    (616) 447-7064

    6 in this area

    75 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: MichRIC

MLS Number: 21020793

MichRIC

APN: 41-14-17-202-006

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49505 North East Citizens Action

1856 Benjamin Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

Not Listed for Sale

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