NOT LISTED FOR SALE

372 Benjamin Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Eastown Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $620,000 - $692,086

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,509 Sq Ft
$184/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 11, 2021

Last sale price $565,000 $161 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,089/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 3-minute walk to Sigsbee Park

About This Home

As of October 2021

Unique opportunity on the very desirable block of Benjamin Ave in Easttown. This 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home has been updated throughout. Gracious entry with marble floor. Open Living and dining rooms with new Bella hardwoods and social bar for entertaining. Newer Kitchen with a large pantry, island, Cherry and Quartz Countertops & Chevron tile flooring. Upstairs has a new Full bath w/New tub, tile, rain shower and glass doors. Fresh paint in all of the bedrooms, Levelor wood blinds and an added coffee bar. 3rd floor offers an additional flex living space with baseboard heating. New Full bath with walk in shower in basement. Newer Mechanics, Electrical, plumbing and appliances. Single stall detached garage with additional new concrete parking pad. Entire exterior newly painted. Holding all offers until 12:00 on Monday, 9/13.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michele Brown

Keller Williams GR East Listed on: 09/09/2021

Keller Williams GR East

Co-Listed By

Kristin Moore

Keller Williams GR East License #6501336249

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Brace

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main) License #6502368851

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,885

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Lot Details

  • 5,358 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 42x128

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,885

Year Built

Built in 1915

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1915
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 42x128
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3509.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1885.47
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Additional Items:Wet Bar: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 3024.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Flooring Stone Floor: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Stone, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Wet Bar, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 3509.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 3.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Full Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 485.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1120.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 485.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • List Price: 449900.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch(es)
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: 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

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size Area: 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: 42x128
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5358.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1885.47
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 9, 2021
Closed on
Oct 11, 2021
Sold by
David Herman James and David Sarah
Bought by
Bhandarkar Steven J and Burns Charlotte
Seller's Agent
Michele Brown
Keller Williams GR East
Buyer's Agent
Mark Brace
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)
List Price
$449,900
Sold Price
$565,000
Premium/Discount to List
$115,100
25.58%
Current Estimated Value
$637,492

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$72,492
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.86%
Original Mortgage
$442,400
Outstanding Balance
$406,045
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$247,386

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 3, 2017
Closed on
Dec 18, 2017
Sold by
Balding Brian J and Cotter Elizabeth
Bought by
Herman James David and Herman Sarah
Seller's Agent
Chad Sytsma
Greenridge Realty (EGR)
Buyer's Agent
Barbara Reeb
Greenridge Realty (EGR)
List Price
$311,900
Sold Price
$310,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,900
-0.61%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.02%
Original Mortgage
$279,000
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2008
Sold by
Cuyvers Tom C and Bethea Jacqueline A
Bought by
First Horizon Home Loans

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 2004
Sold by
Hintz Sarah Jo
Bought by
Cuyvers Tom C and Bethea Jacqueline A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$167,000
Interest Rate
5.65%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 2003
Sold by
Hintz Mark A
Bought by
Hintz Sarah Jo

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 2000

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 1991
Sold by
Lubbers Lubbers D D and Lubbers Proulx G
Bought by
Balding Brian J Cotter Elizabeth

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 1990
Sold by
Pearson Pearson M M and Pearson Lubbers D
Bought by
Balding Brian J Cotter Elizabeth

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 1990
Sold by
Nobel Nobel G G and Nobel Pearson M
Bought by
Balding Brian J Cotter Elizabeth
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
Bhandarkar Steven J $565,000 None Listed On Document
Herman James David $310,000 Sun Title Agency Of Michigan
First Horizon Home Loans $155,880 None Available
Cuyvers Tom C $167,000 --
Hintz Sarah Jo $139,900 --
Hintz Sarah Jo -- --
-- -- --
Balding Brian J Cotter Elizabeth $72,500 --
Balding Brian J Cotter Elizabeth $40,000 --
Balding Brian J Cotter Elizabeth $16,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bhandarkar Steven J $442,400
Previous Owner Herman James David $295,075
Previous Owner Herman James David $279,000
Previous Owner Balding Brian J $28,900
Previous Owner Balding Brian J $192,000
Previous Owner Cotter Elizabeth $193,819
Previous Owner Balding Brian J $157,102
Previous Owner Cuyvers Tom C $148,800
Previous Owner Cuyvers Tom C $37,200
Previous Owner Cuyvers Tom C $167,000
Previous Owner Ryan Christine M $119,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/11/2021 10/11/21 Sold $565,000 +25.6% $161 / Sq Ft
09/13/2021 09/13/21 Pending -- -- --
09/09/2021 09/09/21 For Sale $449,900 +45.1% $128 / Sq Ft
12/18/2017 12/18/17 Sold $310,000 -0.6% $103 / Sq Ft
11/15/2017 11/15/17 Pending -- -- --
11/03/2017 11/03/17 For Sale $311,900 -- $103 / 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 $7,191 $291,500 $0 $0
2024 $7,191 $256,500 $0 $0
2023 $7,296 $238,400 $0 $0
2022 $6,927 $205,700 $0 $0
2021 $4,887 $183,700 $0 $0
2020 $4,672 $159,600 $0 $0
2019 $4,725 $146,900 $0 $0
2018 $4,725 $135,800 $0 $0
2017 $3,651 $117,100 $0 $0
2016 $3,695 $109,600 $0 $0
2015 $3,436 $109,600 $0 $0
2013 -- $103,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michele Brown

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Michele Brown

    Keller Williams GR East

    (616) 575-0118

    1 in this area

    49 Total Sales

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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Kristin Moore

    Keller Williams GR East

    (616) 575-1800

    2 in this area

    41 Total Sales

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  • Mark Brace

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Mark Brace

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

    (616) 447-7025

    12 in this area

    869 Total Sales

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  • Chad Sytsma

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Chad Sytsma

    Greenridge Realty (EGR)

    (616) 813-2436

    11 in this area

    122 Total Sales

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  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Barbara Reeb

    Greenridge Realty (EGR)

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 21105009

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-29-456-017

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49506 Eastown

372 Benjamin Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 372 Benjamin Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 since 09 September 2021 and is currently estimated at $644,772, approximately $183 per square foot. This property was built in 1915. 372 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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