$59,900
SOLD MAY 12, 2014

2214 Benton Ave Kalamazoo, MI 49008

Oakwood Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
998 Sq Ft
9,148 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$60 Per Sq Ft

38 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Snack Bar or Counter
  • Recreation Room
  • Patio
  • Bungalow

About This Home

As of September 2021

You will find this lovely, well maintained, 2 bedroom 1 bath home perfect for the simple life. It includes everything you need to enjoy affordable living! The living room boasts PARQUET flooring, the SUN ROOM overlooks a wooded lot, the kitchen includes a BREAKFAST BAR and all appliances, and the partially finished FULL BASEMENT offers a nice size REC ROOM. Terraced back yard provides plenty of gardening opportunities and also has a brick patio for outdoor relaxation. Conveniently located close to Oakwood shopping plaza and elementary school. Enjoy quiet bungalow living for less than your rental payment!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Daniel Wood

Doorlag Realty Company License #6501375681 Listed on: 03/01/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Daniel Wood

Doorlag Realty Company License #6501375681 Listed on: 03/01/2014

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 182
  • Terraced Lot
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Snack Bar or Counter

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

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
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1927
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 50 X 182
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 998.0
  • General Property Info:Design: Bungalow
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1645.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RES
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Additional Items:Water SoftenerOwned: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Public Water: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Landscape:Terraced Yard: Yes
  • Outbuildings:Storage Shed: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 648.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Dryer
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Water Softener/Owned, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 998.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 350.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 648.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 350.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Deck(s)
  • List Price: 59900.0
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Public Water, Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Size Area: 0.21
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 182
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9148.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1645.0
  • Tax Year: 2013

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
$149,935

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$18,935
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.01%
Original Mortgage
$124,450
Outstanding Balance
$113,978
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$38,514

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
8.68%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $131,000 Ata National Title
Warranty Deed $80,000 Accommodation
Warranty Deed $59,900 Nations Title Agency
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $124,450 New Conventional
Previous Owner $85,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $58,814 FHA
Previous Owner $61,302 FHA
Previous Owner $5,000 Unknown
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
2025 $1,271 $55,600 $0 $0
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

    293 Total Sales

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  • Daniel Wood

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Daniel Wood

    Doorlag Realty Company

    (269) 808-2198

    86 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 14008057

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 and is currently priced at $59,900, approximately $60 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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