NOT LISTED FOR SALE

315 Benson Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Midtown Grand Rapids Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $285,000 - $383,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,530 Sq Ft
$223/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 12, 2016

Last sale price $166,000 $108 Per Sq Ft

Est. 105% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,084/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Wood Siding
  • 4 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of April 2016

OPEN HOUSE WEDNESDAY (3/16) from 5:30pm-6:30p. Wonderful Midtown home with rare 4 stall detached garage! This home has been meticulously maintained. Newer roof, electrical, and windows. Mainfloor consists of large living room, dining room, bedroom, spacious kitchen, half bath, and large laundry area. Upstairs has generously sized master bedroom, very large full bath with whirlpool tub, and 3rd bedroom. Lots of hardwood and tile flooring. Close to Heritage Hill, Medical Mile, Martha's Vineyard, Fulton Farmer's Market, and minutes from downtown Grand Rapids.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Eric Van Dyke

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH) License #6502401414 Listed on: 03/15/2016

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH)

Last Buyer's Agent

Joshua Shaub

Icon Realty Group LLC License #6502398672

Icon Realty Group LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,457

Year Built

  • Built in 1878

Lot Details

  • 4,268 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 30x142

Parking

  • 4 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,530 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Basement
  • Michigan Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,457

Year Built

Built in 1878

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1878
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 30x142
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1530.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1457.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: REs
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Substructure:Michigan Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1530.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 1530.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 159900.0
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 4.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Lot Size Area: 0.1
  • Lot Dimensions: 30x142
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4268.0
  • Zoning Description: REs
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1457.0
  • Tax Year: 2016

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 15, 2016
Closed on
Apr 12, 2016
Sold by
Rautio John W and Rautio Susan M
Bought by
Nelson Kara
Seller's Agent
Eric Van Dyke
RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH)
Buyer's Agent
Joshua Shaub
Icon Realty Group LLC
List Price
$159,900
Sold Price
$166,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,100
3.81%
Current Estimated Value
$340,688

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$174,688
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.82%
Original Mortgage
$132,800
Outstanding Balance
$106,219
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$229,152

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2014
Sold by
Rautio John and Rautio Susan M
Bought by
Rautio John W and Rautio Susan M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 2003
Sold by
Flickinger Florence I
Bought by
Rautio John W and Rautio Susan M
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
Nelson Kara $166,000 Chicago Title
Rautio John W -- None Available
Rodriguez Christina M -- None Available
Rautio John W -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Nelson Kara $132,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/12/2016 04/12/16 Sold $166,000 +3.8% $108 / Sq Ft
03/17/2016 03/17/16 Pending -- -- --
03/15/2016 03/15/16 For Sale $159,900 -- $105 / 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 $2,629 $150,200 $0 $0
2024 $2,629 $128,100 $0 $0
2023 $2,668 $114,000 $0 $0
2022 $2,533 $103,600 $0 $0
2021 $2,476 $99,000 $0 $0
2020 $2,367 $90,900 $0 $0
2019 $2,479 $77,500 $0 $0
2018 $2,394 $71,400 $0 $0
2017 $2,331 $62,600 $0 $0
2016 $1,606 $57,200 $0 $0
2015 $1,494 $57,200 $0 $0
2013 -- $45,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Eric Van Dyke

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Eric Van Dyke

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (616) 261-4224

    46 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Joshua Shaub

    Icon Realty Group LLC

    (616) 216-2000

    75 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 16010669

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-30-226-018

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49503 Midtown Grand Rapids

315 Benson Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 315 Benson Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 since 15 March 2016 and is currently estimated at $340,688, approximately $222 per square foot. This property was built in 1878. 315 Benson Ave NE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Grand Rapids Montessori Academy, Alger Middle School, and Ottawa Hills High School.

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