NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2125 Benjamin Ave Kalamazoo, MI 49008

Oakland-Winchell Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $255,589 - $351,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,571 Sq Ft
$195/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 31, 2012

Last sale price $105,000 $67 Per Sq Ft

Est. 187% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,753/month

36 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Living Room
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Laundry Room
  • Dining Area

About This Home

As of July 2012

Info also available at www.mickibrodie.com/12021251. Great price! Nice Winchell area home with lots of character. Large rooms, built-in Mahogany shelving and cabinetry and beautiful parquet wood floors just recently refinished. Large living room with wood burning marble-faced fireplace trimmed with Mahogony. Dining room opens to screened porch and private back yard. Master bedroom is very large and has wall of closets. Upper level has a really neat 3rd bedroom and an unfinished room that could be finished into another bedroom and/or large bath to create a master suite. Basement is clean and dry and houses the laundry area. Hilltop setting for the house on a lovely lot; lots of privacy and seclusion. 2-car detached garage with brick walkway to the house. Just past garage, there's an area w

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Micki Brodie Team

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI Listed on: 04/19/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Micki Brodie Team

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI Listed on: 04/19/2012

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 0.35 Acre Lot

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,571 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry Chute

Parking

  • Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1950
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Range
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans, Garage Door Opener, Laundry Chute, Stone Floor, Wood Floor
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • LivingArea: 1571.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 110000.0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Telephone Line, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Public Water, Public Sewer, Broadband

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.35
  • Lot Size Area: 0.35
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15246.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 2019
Sold by
Howley Larry H and Howley Sarah A
Bought by
Howley Larry H and Howley Sarah A
Current Estimated Value
$301,367

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 19, 2012
Closed on
Jul 31, 2012
Sold by
Durdel Holly L and Karafa Alan
Bought by
Howley Larry H and Howley Sarah
Seller's Agent
Micki Brodie Team
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
Buyer's Agent
Micki Brodie Team
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
List Price
$112,000
Sold Price
$105,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-6.25%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.27%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 2005
Sold by
Karafa Holly L
Bought by
Karafa Alan and Karafa Holly L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$117,000
Interest Rate
5.89%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 2003
Sold by
Barnes Gwendolyn
Bought by
Karafa Holly L
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
Howley Larry H -- None Available
Howley Larry H $105,000 Metro Advantage Title
Karafa Alan -- Transcontinental
Karafa Holly L $147,900 Metro
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Karafa Alan $117,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/31/2012 07/31/12 Sold $105,000 -6.3% $67 / Sq Ft
05/25/2012 05/25/12 Pending -- -- --
04/19/2012 04/19/12 For Sale $112,000 -- $71 / 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 $2,310 $102,300 $0 $0
2024 $2,243 $97,000 $0 $0
2023 $2,137 $87,100 $0 $0
2022 $4,908 $79,900 $0 $0
2021 $4,747 $74,500 $0 $0
2020 $4,658 $72,100 $0 $0
2019 $4,486 $68,200 $0 $0
2018 $4,382 $66,300 $0 $0
2017 $4,911 $64,600 $0 $0
2016 $4,911 $62,600 $0 $0
2015 $4,911 $75,200 $0 $0
2014 $4,911 $68,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Micki Brodie Team

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 12021251

MichRIC

APN: 06-29-248-033

Michigan Kalamazoo County Kalamazoo 49008 Oakland-Winchell

2125 Benjamin Ave, Kalamazoo, MI

Not Listed for Sale

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