NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3945 Benjamin Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Northview Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $383,000 - $558,000

5 Beds
2 Baths
3,129 Sq Ft
$140/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 30, 2017

Last sale price $260,000 $83 Per Sq Ft

Est. 69% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,533/month

33 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • West Oakview Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of June 2017

Don't miss this updated 5 bedroom 2 bath home located on a private 1/2 acre fenced in lot with a 3 stall attached garage. Home is much larger than it appears from the street with the big addition that the seller's added to the home. Kitchen is open to the family room and dining area with bar seating and lots of counter space. The main floor features 3 bedrooms, hardwood floors, gas fireplace, sliders off of the dining area to a deck with hot tub that stays with the home. The lower daylight basement is finished off with 2 additional bedrooms plus an office area and a full bathroom. Home is less than 5 minutes to the expressway which makes this the perfect location if you are looking for space yet accessibility. Call to see today. Seller will review offers on 5/09/17.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lindsay VanDuinen-Scully

Re/Max of Grand Rapids (Grandville) License #6501325437 Listed on: 05/05/2017

Re/Max of Grand Rapids (Grandville)

Co-Listed By

Michael Ledford

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH) License #6501390899

Last Buyer's Agent

Melissa Lettinga

Greenridge Realty (West) License #6506046608

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,300

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 113x179
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,129 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Natural lighting in basement

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Snack Bar or Counter

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

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

$2,300

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1974
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 113x179
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3129.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2300.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • 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
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Landscape:Underground Sprinkler: Yes
  • Substructure:Daylight: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1629.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Daylight
  • LivingArea: 3129.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 264900.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 3.0

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.46
  • Lot Size Area: 0.46
  • Lot Dimensions: 113x179
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20211.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2300.0
  • Tax Year: 2017

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 18, 2020
Sold by
Orcasitas Jessica
Bought by
Orcasitas Lisa Lynn
Current Estimated Value
$438,887

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$255,697
Outstanding Balance
$226,914
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$211,973

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 5, 2017
Closed on
Jun 30, 2017
Sold by
Berg Carlene
Bought by
Orcasitas Lisa Lynn and Orcasitas Jessica
Seller's Agent
Lindsay VanDuinen-Scully
Re/Max of Grand Rapids (Grandville)
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Lettinga
Greenridge Realty (West)
List Price
$274,900
Sold Price
$260,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-5.42%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.52%
Original Mortgage
$255,290
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 5, 2017
Closed on
Jun 27, 2017
Sold by
Berg Mark
Bought by
Berg Carlene
Seller's Agent
Lindsay VanDuinen-Scully
Re/Max of Grand Rapids (Grandville)
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Lettinga
Greenridge Realty (West)
List Price
$274,900
Sold Price
$260,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-5.42%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$255,290
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 2012
Sold by
Berg Mark
Bought by
Berg Carlene C
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
Orcasitas Lisa Lynn -- Chicago Title Of Mi Inc
Orcasitas Lisa Lynn $260,000 None Available
Berg Carlene -- None Available
Berg Carlene C -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Orcasitas Lisa Lynn $255,697
Closed Orcasitas Lisa Lynn $255,290
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/30/2017 06/30/17 Sold $260,000 -5.4% $83 / Sq Ft
06/07/2017 06/07/17 Pending -- -- --
05/05/2017 05/05/17 For Sale $274,900 -- $88 / 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 $2,552 $202,900 $0 $0
2024 $2,552 $179,100 $0 $0
2023 $2,441 $143,700 $0 $0
2022 $3,592 $136,800 $0 $0
2021 $3,498 $132,800 $0 $0
2020 $2,249 $115,300 $0 $0
2019 $3,347 $107,900 $0 $0
2018 $3,347 $99,600 $0 $0
2017 $2,407 $86,900 $0 $0
2016 $2,325 $78,600 $0 $0
2015 $2,299 $78,600 $0 $0
2013 -- $68,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lindsay VanDuinen-Scully

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Lindsay VanDuinen-Scully

    Re/Max of Grand Rapids (Grandville)

    (616) 957-0700

    8 in this area

    409 Total Sales

    Lindsay VanDuinen-Scully
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2017

    Michael Ledford

    RE/MAX Michigan

  • Melissa Lettinga

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Melissa Lettinga

    Greenridge Realty (West)

    (616) 634-0120

    14 Total Sales

    Melissa Lettinga
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 17020506

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-10-32-401-062

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49525 Northview

3945 Benjamin Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 3945 Benjamin Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 since 05 May 2017 and is currently estimated at $438,887, approximately $140 per square foot. This property was built in 1974. 3945 Benjamin Ave NE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including West Oakview Elementary School, North Oakview Elementary School, and East Oakview Elementary School.

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