NOT LISTED FOR SALE

45 Benjamin Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Fulton Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $331,000 - $363,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,938 Sq Ft
$177/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 05, 2022

Last sale price $287,000 $148 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,120/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 3-minute walk to Hillcrest Park
  • Porch
  • High Speed Internet

About This Home

As of July 2022

Don't miss your chance to see this awesome two story located in the highly coveted Fulton Heights neighborhood. Situated just minutes from the Medical Mile, Downtown Grand Rapids, Eastown, East Grand Rapids, and less than 2 miles from the major highways, this location can't be beat. You can walk to Hillcrest Park, Hillcrest Community Garden, and the Fulton Farmers market.
This home has 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathroom. The main floor has a large living room, a formal dining room and updated kitchen with granite counters and 1/2 bath. The second floor has 3 bedrooms and an updated full bath. The basement has a rec room and lots of storage. This home has a blend of modern conveniences with the original characteristics of 1915.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Bremer

Five Star Real Estate (Ada) Listed on: 05/19/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Christopher Hoeksema

Grand River Realty License #6501427263

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,322

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Lot Details

  • 4,040 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned 401-Res Imp, 401-Res Imp

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Porch
  • Mineral Rights

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,322

Year Built

Built in 1915

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • 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: 40 by 101
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1938.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2322.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: 401-Res Imp
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Roofing:Shingle: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Mineral Rights:Yes: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:High-Speed Internet: Yes
  • Roofing:Asphalt2: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1338.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1938.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 300.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 669.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 300.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • List Price: 299900.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Storm Sewer, High-Speed Internet
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Size Area: 0.09
  • Lot Dimensions: 40 by 101
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4040.0
  • Zoning Description: 401-Res Imp
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2322.0
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 19, 2022
Closed on
Jul 5, 2022
Sold by
Stoep Lucas O and Stoep Stacia A
Bought by
Plough Jacquelyn and Anderson Theodore M
Seller's Agent
Mark Bremer
Five Star Real Estate (Ada)
Buyer's Agent
Christopher Hoeksema
Grand River Realty
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$287,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,900
-4.3%
Current Estimated Value
$342,207

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$55,207
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.71%
Original Mortgage
$278,390
Outstanding Balance
$265,926
Interest Rate
5.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$76,281

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 2022
Sold by
Lucas Stoep
Bought by
Stoep Stacia A and Stoep Lucas O

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 2018
Sold by
Stoep Peter
Bought by
Stoep Lucas

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2012
Closed on
Jun 9, 2012
Sold by
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development
Bought by
Stoep Lucas and Stoep Peter
Seller's Agent
Tom Paarlberg
Greenridge Realty (Corp)
Buyer's Agent
Mark Bremer
Five Star Real Estate (Eastown)
List Price
$33,000
Sold Price
$43,600
Premium/Discount to List
$10,600
32.12%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.95%
Original Mortgage
$34,850
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2012
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 2011
Sold by
Edwards Bennie and Edwards Frances
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2004
Sold by
Finch Douglas S and Finch Karen R
Bought by
Edwards Bennie and Edwards Frances

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$91,774
Interest Rate
5.78%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 1997
Bought by
Finch Finch D and Finch K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 1989

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 1984

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 29, 1984

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 1984
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
Plough Jacquelyn -- First American Title
Stoep Stacia A -- None Listed On Document
Stoep Lucas -- None Available
Stoep Lucas $43,600 None Available
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development -- None Available
Wells Fargo Bank Na $90,350 None Available
Edwards Bennie $92,500 --
Finch Finch D $67,900 --
-- $37,500 --
-- $16,800 --
-- $100 --
-- -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Plough Jacquelyn $278,390
Previous Owner Stoep Lucas $34,850
Previous Owner Edwards Bennie $91,774
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/05/2022 07/05/22 Sold $287,000 -4.3% $148 / Sq Ft
06/01/2022 06/01/22 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2022 05/19/22 For Sale $299,900 +587.8% $155 / Sq Ft
07/11/2012 07/11/12 Sold $43,600 +32.1% $33 / Sq Ft
05/04/2012 05/04/12 Pending -- -- --
04/25/2012 04/25/12 For Sale $33,000 -- $25 / 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 $3,236 $141,600 $0 $0
2024 $3,236 $125,100 $0 $0
2023 $3,240 $97,200 $0 $0
2022 $2,375 $91,300 $0 $0
2021 $136 $88,400 $0 $0
2020 $2,220 $81,700 $0 $0
2019 $2,325 $78,100 $0 $0
2018 $1,837 $63,600 $0 $0
2017 $1,788 $60,500 $0 $0
2016 $1,810 $54,400 $0 $0
2015 $1,683 $54,400 $0 $0
2013 -- $49,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Mark Bremer

    Five Star Real Estate (Ada)

  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Christopher Hoeksema

    Grand River Realty

    (616) 213-5912

    1 in this area

    43 Total Sales

    Christopher Hoeksema
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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Tom Paarlberg

    Greenridge Realty (Corp)

    (616) 954-3480

    6 Total Sales

    Tom Paarlberg
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 22018957

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-29-255-018

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49503 Fulton Heights

45 Benjamin Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 45 Benjamin Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 since 19 May 2022 and is currently estimated at $342,207, approximately $176 per square foot. This property was built in 1915. 45 Benjamin Ave NE 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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