NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3946 Benjamin Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Northview Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $340,000 - $355,000

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,854 Sq Ft
$187/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 27, 2018

Last sale price $175,000 $94 Per Sq Ft

Est. 98% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,013/month

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • West Oakview Elementary School Rated A-
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Den

About This Home

As of November 2018

Welcome home! This is an excellent opportunity including a 1 acre lot in the Northview school district. This home has been well maintained by the original owner. It offers a spacious living and dining room area for the entire family to gather along with a main level master. There are three additional bedrooms on the upper level. Walk out to the backyard that overlooks the garden and huge yard. Underground sprinkling and A/C has been added. This home is full of charm and is waiting for you to see it!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rebecca Clarkson

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main) Listed on: 09/13/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Greg Karrip

Novosad Realty Partners License #6501368223

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,884

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 90x484
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned R-1 RESIDENTIAL, R-1 RESIDENTIAL

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,854 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Laundry Chute

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

$1,884

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1956
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 90x484
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1854.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1884.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: R-1 RESIDENTIAL
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Landscape:Underground Sprinkler: Yes
  • Appliances:Built in Oven: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1854.0
  • Laundry Features Laundry Chute: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Attic Fan: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built in Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1854.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Kitchen Features:Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: 3 Season Room
  • List Price: 185000.0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Features 3 Season Room: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Attic Fan, Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Chute
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 1.0
  • Lot Size Area: 1.0
  • Lot Dimensions: 90x484
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 43560.0
  • Zoning Description: R-1 RESIDENTIAL
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1884.0
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 13, 2018
Closed on
Dec 31, 2018
Sold by
Porter Brandon and Porter Caitlin
Bought by
Porter Brandon and Porter Caitlin
Seller's Agent
Rebecca Clarkson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Greg Karrip
Novosad Realty Partners
List Price
$185,000
Sold Price
$175,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-5.41%
Current Estimated Value
$347,253

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$172,253
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.43%
Original Mortgage
$166,250
Outstanding Balance
$146,470
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$200,783

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 13, 2018
Closed on
Nov 27, 2018
Sold by
Mazurek Richard P and Masy Ann Mazurek Trust
Bought by
Porter Brandon and Porter Caitlin
Seller's Agent
Rebecca Clarkson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Greg Karrip
Novosad Realty Partners
List Price
$185,000
Sold Price
$175,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-5.41%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$166,250
Outstanding Balance
$146,470
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$200,783

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 1997
Sold by
Mazurek Walter and Ann Mary
Bought by
Mazurek Walter Trust and Mazurek Walter Trust
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
Porter Brandon -- Devon Title Co
Porter Brandon $175,000 First American Title Ins Co
Mazurek Walter Trust -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Porter Brandon $166,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/27/2018 11/27/18 Sold $175,000 -5.4% $94 / Sq Ft
10/02/2018 10/02/18 Pending -- -- --
09/13/2018 09/13/18 For Sale $185,000 -- $100 / 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 $2,129 $174,900 $0 $0
2024 $2,129 $138,300 $0 $0
2023 $2,037 $115,600 $0 $0
2022 $3,000 $108,700 $0 $0
2021 $2,922 $104,800 $0 $0
2020 $1,877 $89,200 $0 $0
2019 $2,856 $85,100 $0 $0
2018 $1,935 $78,300 $0 $0
2017 $1,885 $68,200 $0 $0
2016 $1,821 $62,200 $0 $0
2015 $1,801 $62,200 $0 $0
2013 -- $54,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Rebecca Clarkson

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

  • Greg Karrip

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Greg Karrip

    Novosad Realty Partners

    (616) 481-9949

    2 in this area

    23 Total Sales

    Greg Karrip
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 18045364

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-10-32-426-010

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49525 Northview

3946 Benjamin Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 3946 Benjamin Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 since 13 September 2018 and is currently estimated at $347,253, approximately $187 per square foot. This property was built in 1956. 3946 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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