NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2224 Benjamin Ave Kalamazoo, MI 49008

Oakland-Winchell Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $361,000 - $409,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,875 Sq Ft
$206/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 15, 2016

Last sale price $190,000 $101 Per Sq Ft

Est. 103% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,499/month

307 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Home Security System

About This Home

As of September 2016

Charming Winchell home with many updates. Large living room with fireplace, dining room, den/office, plus cozy room off kitchen. Three bedrooms including large master with exceptional storage. Private backyard patio, two car attached garage, fenced play area. Home is move in ready and close to Winchell Elementary. Kalamazoo Promise Qualified. Interior of house repainted.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mike Kemerling

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI License #6501250526 Listed on: 10/02/2015

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI

Last Buyer's Agent

Steve Schreuder

Jaqua, REALTORS License #6501345040

Jaqua, REALTORS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,613

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 7,656 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 58x132
  • Shrub
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Sprinkler System
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,875 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,613

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1927
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Security Features:Security System: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1875.0
  • Window Features: Replacement, Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 833.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 195000.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Storm Sewer, Broadband
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Size Area: 0.18
  • Lot Dimensions: 58x132
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7656.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4613.0
  • Tax Year: 2014

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 2, 2015
Closed on
Sep 15, 2016
Sold by
Sweetland Zachary and Sweetland Gretchen
Bought by
Bol Christopher and Bol Jule
Seller's Agent
Mike Kemerling
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
Buyer's Agent
Steve Schreuder
Jaqua, REALTORS
List Price
$220,000
Sold Price
$190,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-13.64%
Current Estimated Value
$386,280

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$196,280
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.87%
Original Mortgage
$186,558
Interest Rate
3.43%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 10, 2015
Closed on
Aug 20, 2015
Sold by
Hicks Brian H and Hicks Stephanie R
Bought by
Sweetland Zachary
Seller's Agent
Suzanne Scott
Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR
Buyer's Agent
Mike Kemerling
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
List Price
$215,000
Sold Price
$215,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-10.91%
Original Mortgage
$172,000
Interest Rate
4.04%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Bol Christopher $190,000 Chicago Title Company
Sweetland Zachary $215,000 Title Resource Agency
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Bol Christopher $210,000
Closed Bol Christopher $189,200
Closed Bol Christopher $186,558
Previous Owner Sweetland Zachary $172,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/15/2016 09/15/16 Sold $190,000 -13.6% $101 / Sq Ft
08/04/2016 08/04/16 Pending -- -- --
10/02/2015 10/02/15 For Sale $220,000 +2.3% $117 / Sq Ft
08/20/2015 08/20/15 Sold $215,000 0.0% $115 / Sq Ft
07/13/2015 07/13/15 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2015 07/10/15 For Sale $215,000 -- $115 / 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 $4,165 $191,200 $0 $0
2023 $3,969 $167,200 $0 $0
2022 $6,763 $151,800 $0 $0
2021 $6,540 $140,500 $0 $0
2020 $5,817 $124,700 $0 $0
2019 $5,545 $116,900 $0 $0
2018 $5,416 $109,600 $0 $0
2017 $4,613 $107,200 $0 $0
2016 $4,613 $101,900 $0 $0
2015 $4,613 $97,200 $0 $0
2014 $4,613 $89,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Mike Kemerling

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI

    (269) 342-5600

    5 in this area

    45 Total Sales

    Mike Kemerling
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  • Steve Schreuder

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Steve Schreuder

    Jaqua, REALTORS

    (269) 998-3865

    1 in this area

    112 Total Sales

    Steve Schreuder
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  • Suzanne Scott

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Suzanne Scott

    Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR

    (269) 806-6410

    5 in this area

    296 Total Sales

    Suzanne Scott
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  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Michael Kemerling

    Prudential Preferred, REALTORS

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 15052877

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 06-29-283-017

Michigan Kalamazoo County Kalamazoo 49008 Oakland-Winchell

2224 Benjamin Ave, Kalamazoo, MI

This home is located at 2224 Benjamin Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 since 02 October 2015 and is currently estimated at $386,280, approximately $206 per square foot. This property was built in 1927. 2224 Benjamin Ave is a home located in Kalamazoo County with nearby schools including Winchell Elementary School, Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts, and Loy Norrix High School.

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