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Seller's Agent in 2025
Tom Kocher
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
(269) 342-5600
12 in this area
39 Total Sales
1908 Benjamin Ave Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Oakland-Winchell Neighborhood
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,643
Sq Ft
0.5
Acres
Highlights
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Traditional Architecture
- Whirlpool Bathtub
- Wooded Lot
- Wood Flooring
- Water Fountains
About This Home
As of April 2025Welcome to 1908 Benjamin Avenue. A Winchell classic with private ½ acre hilltop setting, unique design with 2 1/2 stories facing Benjamin Ave and 1 ½ stories facing Sheffield Dr, offering over 3,600 sq ft including private in-law apartment with separate entrance. Exceptional architectural detail throughout - moldings, trim, windows, doors, hardwood floors, and plaster construction. Open foyer and stairway, living room with fireplace and built-in bookshelves, large remodeled open kitchen with center island, gas range and double oven. formal dining room, family room with built - in bookshelves and French doors opening to patio. Main floor primary suite with dressing room, sitting room/nursery and remodeled full bath with separate tub and shower. Two spacious family bedrooms with remodeled shared bath, in-law apartment features living room with fireplace flanked by bookshelves, dining area, updated kitchen with new range, countertops, sink and 2 bedrooms with full bath. 2 car garage with attached workshop/potting room, beautiful heated patio and heated stairway to garage. Covered front porch, new aggregate concrete front walkway and front step, professionally landscaped yard with numerous plantings and sprinkler system. Walk to Winchell Elementary School, Woods Lake, Oakwood Plaza and WMU. Minutes from downtown. Kalamazoo Promise qualified.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI License #6501225012 Listed on: 01/14/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,903
Year Built
- Built in 1939
Lot Details
- 0.5 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 103 x 199
- Shrub
- Terraced Lot
- Sprinkler System
- Wooded Lot
- Garden
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Slab Foundation
- Composition Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 3,643 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Skylights
- Replacement Windows
- Window Treatments
- Bay Window
- Window Screens
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 3 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Storm Windows
Kitchen
- Double Oven
- Stove
- Range
- Kitchen Island
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
- Whirlpool Bathtub
Laundry
- Laundry on lower level
- Laundry in Kitchen
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Water Fountains
- Porch
Location
- Mineral Rights Excluded
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Hot Water Heating System
- Well
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Water Softener is Owned
- High Speed Internet
- Phone Available
- Cable TV Available
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 8, 2021
Sold by
Yochim Joann B and Yochim Raoul
Bought by
Yochim Joann B
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$20,000
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 13, 2016
Sold by
Yochim Raoul
Bought by
Yochim Raoul and Yochim Jo Ann B
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 3, 2014
Sold by
Yochim Raoul
Bought by
Yochim Raoul and Yochim Jo Ann B
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 30, 2008
Sold by
Yochim Raoul
Bought by
Yochim Raoul
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 9, 2004
Sold by
Yochim Joann B and Yochim Raoul
Bought by
Yochim Raoul and Raoul Yochim Revocable Trust
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$35,000
Interest Rate
6.42%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title Of Mi Inc | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Attorney | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | $20,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $35,000 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/18/2025 04/18/25 | Sold | $475,000 | -4.0% | $130 / Sq Ft |
| 03/13/2025 03/13/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/06/2025 03/06/25 | Price Changed | $495,000 | -2.9% | $136 / Sq Ft |
| 01/14/2025 01/14/25 | For Sale | $509,900 | -- | $140 / Sq Ft |
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $7,234 | $176,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $3,827 | $168,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $3,647 | $148,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $6,561 | $135,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $6,344 | $126,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $6,216 | $120,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $5,938 | $113,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $5,831 | $111,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $5,946 | $109,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $5,946 | $125,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $5,946 | $120,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $5,946 | $111,100 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Tom Kocher
-
Marissa Harrington
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Marissa Harrington
Keller Williams- Portage St
(269) 569-1541
13 in this area
401 Total Sales
Map
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 25001609
APN: 06-29-232-001
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