NOT LISTED FOR SALE

19 Benjamin Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Eastown Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $400,000 - $506,013

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,118 Sq Ft
$212/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 20, 2022

Last sale price $437,000 $206 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,910/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of June 2022

Traditional 2 story 3 bed 2 full bath Eastown home located within walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and the Fulton Street Farmers Market. This home has been tastefully updated all the while maintaining its original charm and character from when it was built. Come inside and discover hardwoods throughout, many custom upgrades, and unique touches that make this a one-of-a-kind opportunity. A few of its most desirable features include a large home office or library, custom tiled bathrooms with a vintage 1927 clawfoot tub, a professionally landscaped yard, a restored wood burning fireplace and a newer 2 car garage. This home has tons of storage space too! All mechanicals have been updated. This is a rare find and won't last long. Offers due 5/17 at noon.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ashleigh VanDuinen-Leistra

Re/Max of Grand Rapids (Grandville) License #6501369240 Listed on: 05/12/2022

Re/Max of Grand Rapids (Grandville)

Last Buyer's Agent

Carmen Veurink

HomeRealty, LLC

HomeRealty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,457

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 4,966 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 45x110

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,118 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Location

  • Mineral Rights Excluded

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,457

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1890
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 45X110
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2118.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 3457.45
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • 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
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Mineral Rights:No: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2118.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2118.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 374900.0
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • 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
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Area: 0.11
  • Lot Dimensions: 45X110
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4966.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3457.45
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 12, 2022
Closed on
Jun 17, 2022
Sold by
Clark Brian J and Clark Brian J
Bought by
Kramer Mitchell and Kramer Catherine
Seller's Agent
Ashleigh VanDuinen-Leistra
Re/Max of Grand Rapids (Grandville)
Buyer's Agent
Carmen Veurink
HomeRealty, LLC
List Price
$374,900
Sold Price
$437,000
Premium/Discount to List
$62,100
16.56%
Current Estimated Value
$448,003

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$11,003
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.06%
Original Mortgage
$344,000
Outstanding Balance
$329,239
Interest Rate
5.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$123,019

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 18, 2014
Closed on
Sep 30, 2014
Sold by
Kempa Wesley
Bought by
Clark Brian J and Clark Jessica M
Seller's Agent
Ashleigh VanDuinen-Leistra
RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH)
Buyer's Agent
Ashleigh VanDuinen-Leistra
Re/Max of Grand Rapids (Grandville)
List Price
$139,900
Sold Price
$117,700
Premium/Discount to List
-$22,200
-15.87%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.50%
Original Mortgage
$111,815
Interest Rate
4.07%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2012
Sold by
Kempa Wesley D and Kempa Christina F
Bought by
Kempa Wesley D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$114,341
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 2006
Sold by
Lewis Nathaniel D
Bought by
Kempa Wesley D and Kempa Christina F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$8,998
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 13, 1996
Sold by
Brouwer Brouwer E E and Brouwer Sakshaug W
Bought by
Kempa Sakshaug W and Kempa Wesley D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 1991
Sold by
Brouwer Brouwer E E and Brouwer Sakshaug W
Bought by
Kempa Wesley D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 1984
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
Kramer Mitchell $437,000 None Listed On Document
Clark Brian J $117,700 None Available
Kempa Wesley D -- Title Source Inc
Kempa Wesley D $119,000 None Available
Kempa Sakshaug W $41,000 --
Kempa Wesley D -- --
-- $34,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kramer Mitchell $344,000
Previous Owner Clark Brian J $111,815
Previous Owner Kempa Wesley D $114,341
Previous Owner Kempa Wesley D $119,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/20/2022 06/20/22 Sold $437,000 +16.6% $206 / Sq Ft
05/17/2022 05/17/22 Pending -- -- --
05/12/2022 05/12/22 For Sale $374,900 +218.5% $177 / Sq Ft
09/30/2014 09/30/14 Sold $117,700 -15.9% $56 / Sq Ft
09/02/2014 09/02/14 Pending -- -- --
04/18/2014 04/18/14 For Sale $139,900 -- $66 / 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 $6,416 $238,600 $0 $0
2024 $6,416 $208,800 $0 $0
2023 $6,354 $192,700 $0 $0
2022 $3,536 $166,200 $0 $0
2021 $3,457 $151,500 $0 $0
2020 $3,305 $134,400 $0 $0
2019 $3,462 $127,800 $0 $0
2018 $3,159 $114,000 $0 $0
2017 $3,076 $95,200 $0 $0
2016 $3,113 $87,100 $0 $0
2015 $2,869 $87,100 $0 $0
2013 -- $82,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ashleigh VanDuinen-Leistra

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Ashleigh VanDuinen-Leistra

    Re/Max of Grand Rapids (Grandville)

    (616) 283-3560

    2 in this area

    190 Total Sales

    Ashleigh VanDuinen-Leistra
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  • Carmen Veurink

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Carmen Veurink

    HomeRealty, LLC

    (616) 822-7712

    1 in this area

    29 Total Sales

    Carmen Veurink
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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Ashleigh VanDuinen

    RE/MAX of G.R. Inc. (SE) - I

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 22017615

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-29-402-016

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49506 Eastown

19 Benjamin Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 19 Benjamin Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 since 12 May 2022 and is currently estimated at $448,003, approximately $211 per square foot. This property was built in 1890. 19 Benjamin Ave SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Congress Elementary, Alger Middle School, and Ottawa Hills High School.

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