NOT LISTED FOR SALE

357 Benjamin Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Eastown Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $460,606 - $563,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,050 Sq Ft
$245/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 01, 2014

Last sale price $220,000 $107 Per Sq Ft

Est. 121% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,960/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • High Speed Internet
  • Wood Flooring
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 3-minute walk to Sigsbee Park

About This Home

As of July 2014

Fantastic 4 bedroom, 2 full bath early 1900's 2-story available on one of the most desirable Eastown Blocks. This home is filled with original trim and moulding , leaded windows, beautiful hardwood floors and original tiled fireplace. The Dramatic Foyer with high ceilings, crown molding and original Pillars flows nicely to the living room with fireplace, formal dining with built-in buffet and den. The kitchen is spacious with quality cabinets, granite countertops and high-end stainless appliances. The second floor features 3 bedrooms and a spacious full bath(plenty of space to convert to two baths) The third floor is finished with drywall, carpeting and newer windows. The lower level features another 300 square feet of finished living space with a full bath, family room and laundry. No sh wings until Tuesday April 22nd between 4pm-7pm. People who desire showing with Listing Agent must e-mail pre-APPROVAL letter from lender.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cheryl Grant

RE/MAX SunQuest Realty Listed on: 04/17/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Rebecca Dickenson

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH) License #6501371114

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,400

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 5,896 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 44 x 134

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slate Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,050 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,400

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1910
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 44 x 134
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2050.0
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2400.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Roofing:Slate: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1750.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Broadband, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2050.0
  • Window Features: Screens
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 219000.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Slate
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: 44 x 134
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5896.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2400.0
  • Tax Year: 2014

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 17, 2014
Closed on
Jul 1, 2014
Sold by
Siripong Arida
Bought by
Lipton Jack William
Seller's Agent
Cheryl Grant
RE/MAX SunQuest Realty
Buyer's Agent
Rebecca Dickenson
RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH)
List Price
$219,000
Sold Price
$220,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.46%
Current Estimated Value
$487,112

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$267,112
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.72%
Original Mortgage
$157,500
Interest Rate
4.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 2008
Sold by
Chauvin Robert A and Chauvin Nancy A
Bought by
Siripong Arida

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$155,600
Interest Rate
6.05%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 1991
Sold by
Green Green D D and Green Chauvin R
Bought by
Siripong Arida

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 1988
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
Lipton Jack William $220,000 Sun Title Agency Of Mi Llc
Siripong Arida $194,500 Grand Rapids Title
Siripong Arida $74,000 --
-- $35,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lipton Jack N $152,200
Closed Lipton Jack William $157,500
Previous Owner Siripong Arida $152,000
Previous Owner Siripong Arida $6,600
Previous Owner Siripong Arida $155,600
Previous Owner Chauvin Robert A $127,000
Previous Owner Chauvin Robert A $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/01/2014 07/01/14 Sold $220,000 +0.5% $107 / Sq Ft
05/02/2014 05/02/14 Pending -- -- --
04/17/2014 04/17/14 For Sale $219,000 -- $107 / 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 $3,513 $212,100 $0 $0
2024 $3,513 $184,900 $0 $0
2023 $3,565 $169,400 $0 $0
2022 $3,384 $146,300 $0 $0
2021 $3,309 $133,300 $0 $0
2020 $3,163 $116,200 $0 $0
2019 $3,313 $107,600 $0 $0
2018 $3,199 $102,800 $0 $0
2017 $3,114 $96,800 $0 $0
2016 $3,152 $86,300 $0 $0
2015 $2,843 $86,300 $0 $0
2013 -- $81,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Cheryl Grant

    RE/MAX Michigan

  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Rebecca Dickenson

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (616) 801-3790

    11 in this area

    90 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 14017756

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-29-455-027

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49506 Eastown

357 Benjamin Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 357 Benjamin Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 since 17 April 2014 and is currently estimated at $502,402, approximately $245 per square foot. This property was built in 1910. 357 Benjamin Ave SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Congress Elementary, Alger Middle School, and Ottawa Hills High School.

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