NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3985 Benjamin Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Northview Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $237,000 - $254,344

2 Beds
1 Bath
864 Sq Ft
$284/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 18, 2024

Last sale price $215,000 $249 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,576 / mo

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Ceiling Fan
  • West Oakview Elementary School Rated A-
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Carpet

About This Home

As of July 2024

Discover simple living in this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home situated on a large corner lot of over half an acre in the desirable Northview school district. This property offers a private, wooded retreat with a fully fenced backyard, and a two-story 10x20 barn ready for your finishing touches. The home features newer windows, minimal entry steps and a bright, cheery kitchen. Don't miss this opportunity to own this serene get-away!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amanda Delong

Evermark Realty License #6502417984 Listed on: 06/21/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Christopher Allen

Bellabay Realty (North) License #6501455674

Bellabay Realty (North)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,040

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 25,091 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 150 x 167
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 864 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Carpet
  • Oven

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,040

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0.58 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 248.73
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 150 x 167
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 864.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2039.75
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Corner Lot: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Substructure:Slab: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Garage Type Detached: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 864.0
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Slab
  • LivingArea: 864.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 214900.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Sewer: Public, Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public, Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.58
  • Lot Size Area: 0.58
  • Lot Dimensions: 150 x 167
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 25091.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2039.75
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 21, 2024
Closed on
Jul 7, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Amanda Delong
Evermark Realty
Buyer's Agent
Christopher Allen
Bellabay Realty (North)
List Price
$214,900
Sold Price
$215,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.05%
Views
27
Current Estimated Value
$253,814

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$38,814
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.95%
Original Mortgage
$6,450
Interest Rate
0.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 2, 2019
Closed on
Dec 2, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Sarah Takens
Key Realty
Buyer's Agent
Amanda Delong
Evermark Realty
List Price
$164,900
Sold Price
$153,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,900
-7.22%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.62%
Original Mortgage
$53,000
Interest Rate
0.036%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 13, 2013
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$68,210
Interest Rate
0.0439%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 2004
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$215,000 Sun Title
$153,000 First American Title Ins Co
$71,800 None Available
$40,000 --
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $6,450
Closed $208,550
Closed $53,000
Closed $68,210
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/18/2024 07/18/24 Sold $215,000 0.0% $249 / Sq Ft
06/26/2024 06/26/24 Pending -- -- --
06/21/2024 06/21/24 For Sale $214,900 0.0% $249 / Sq Ft
06/17/2024 06/17/24 Pending -- -- --
06/11/2024 06/11/24 For Sale $214,900 +40.5% $249 / Sq Ft
12/02/2019 12/02/19 Sold $153,000 -7.2% $177 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/31/2019 10/31/19 Pending -- -- --
10/02/2019 10/02/19 For Sale $164,900 -- $191 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

Tax History

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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 $2,465 $97,800 $0 $0
2024 $14 $88,200 $0 $0
2023 $1,320 $73,200 $0 $0
2022 $1,952 $67,700 $0 $0
2021 $1,901 $65,600 $0 $0
2020 $1,216 $56,200 $0 $0
2019 $1,388 $52,800 $0 $0
2018 $1,359 $48,700 $0 $0
2017 $1,324 $43,500 $0 $0
2016 $1,280 $40,500 $0 $0
2015 $1,266 $40,500 $0 $0
2013 -- $36,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Amanda Delong

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Amanda Delong

    Evermark Realty

    (616) 430-3587

    9 in this area

    185 Total Sales

    Amanda Delong
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  • Christopher Allen

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Christopher Allen

    Bellabay Realty (North)

    (616) 881-3447

    3 in this area

    36 Total Sales

    Christopher Allen
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  • Kendra Havemeier

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Kendra Havemeier

    Bellabay Realty (North)

    (616) 821-5525

    10 in this area

    269 Total Sales

    Kendra Havemeier
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  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Sarah Takens

    Key Realty

  • E

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Eric Melton

    Key Realty

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 24029566

MichRIC

APN: 41-10-32-401-060

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49525 Northview

3985 Benjamin Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

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