NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2214 Benton Ave Kalamazoo, MI 49008

Oakwood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $132,000 - $174,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
868 Sq Ft
$176/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 20, 2021

Last sale price $131,000 $151 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $955/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Bungalow
  • Back Yard Fenced

About This Home

As of September 2021

Looking for a home in the Oakwood neighborhood that is move-in ready, well look no further. Close to everything; shopping, eateries, parks, trails, 5-min walk to Woods Lake Elementary. Kalamazoo Promise qualified. Woods Lake public access is a only a short 1/2 mi away. The quaint fenced-in backyard is perfect for your future oasis with mature trees and differing elevations offering you plenty of privacy. The home features a permitted egress window in the 3rd bedroom. Two bedrooms on main. Bathroom completely updated. Entire living spaces has been freshened with neutral paint and flooring and lighting, new roof June 2021. Make it your new home today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Arin Riggins

RECONNECT Real Estate & Associates License #6501418694 Listed on: 07/17/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Suzanne Scott

Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR License #6501358756

Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,279

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x182
  • Back Yard Fenced

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Laminate Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • 1 Bedroom in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Window Unit Heating System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,279

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1927
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 868.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Bedrooms: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 256.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 528.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 256.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 119900.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Size Area: 0.21
  • Lot Dimensions: 50x182
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9148.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1279.0
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 17, 2021
Closed on
Sep 20, 2021
Sold by
Connect Home Buyers Llc
Bought by
Cowels Cassie
Seller's Agent
Arin Riggins
RECONNECT Real Estate & Associates
Buyer's Agent
Suzanne Scott
Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR
List Price
$119,900
Sold Price
$131,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,100
9.26%
Current Estimated Value
$152,492

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$21,492
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.47%
Original Mortgage
$124,450
Outstanding Balance
$114,711
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$34,283

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 2021
Sold by
Diley Grant and Diley Lisa
Bought by
Connect Home Buyers Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$85,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 1, 2014
Closed on
May 12, 2014
Sold by
Boyer Jennifer and Nowlen Jennifer
Bought by
Dilley Grant and Dilley Lisa
Seller's Agent
Daniel Wood
Doorlag Realty Company
Buyer's Agent
Daniel Wood
Doorlag Realty Company
List Price
$59,900
Sold Price
$59,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.53%
Original Mortgage
$58,814
Interest Rate
4.34%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Cowels Cassie $131,000 Ata National Title
Connect Home Buyers Llc $80,000 Accommodation
Dilley Grant $59,900 Nations Title Agency
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cowels Cassie $124,450
Previous Owner Connect Home Buyers Llc $85,000
Previous Owner Dilley Grant $58,814
Previous Owner Nowlen Jennifer $61,302
Previous Owner Nowlen Jennifer $5,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/20/2021 09/20/21 Sold $131,000 +9.3% $151 / Sq Ft
07/19/2021 07/19/21 Pending -- -- --
07/17/2021 07/17/21 For Sale $119,900 +100.2% $138 / Sq Ft
05/12/2014 05/12/14 Sold $59,900 0.0% $60 / Sq Ft
04/08/2014 04/08/14 Pending -- -- --
03/01/2014 03/01/14 For Sale $59,900 -- $60 / 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 $1,271 $48,600 $0 $0
2023 $1,211 $43,500 $0 $0
2022 $2,064 $40,200 $0 $0
2021 $1,306 $36,400 $0 $0
2020 $1,279 $33,200 $0 $0
2019 $1,220 $28,700 $0 $0
2018 $1,191 $26,000 $0 $0
2017 $1,262 $25,800 $0 $0
2016 $1,262 $23,500 $0 $0
2015 $1,262 $23,300 $0 $0
2014 $1,262 $24,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Arin Riggins

    RECONNECT Real Estate & Associates

  • Suzanne Scott

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Suzanne Scott

    Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR

    (269) 806-6410

    3 in this area

    294 Total Sales

    Suzanne Scott
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  • Daniel Wood

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Daniel Wood

    Doorlag Realty Company

    (269) 808-2198

    85 Total Sales

    Daniel Wood
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 21033909

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 06-32-222-108

Michigan Kalamazoo County Kalamazoo 49008 Oakwood

2214 Benton Ave, Kalamazoo, MI

This home is located at 2214 Benton Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 since 17 July 2021 and is currently estimated at $152,492, approximately $175 per square foot. This property was built in 1927. 2214 Benton Ave is a home located in Kalamazoo County with nearby schools including Woods Lake Elementary School, Milwood Magnet School, and Loy Norrix High School.

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