NOT LISTED FOR SALE

45 Benjamin Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Fulton Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $341,395 - $369,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,938 Sq Ft
$183/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 5, 2022

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

Est. 23% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,222 / mo

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

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,322

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Lot Details

  • 4,040 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as 401-Res Imp

Parking

  • Shared Driveway

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,938 Sq Ft Home
  • 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 Connected
  • 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

4,040 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1915
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Driveway:Driveway: Shared Paved, Concrete
  • Mineral Rights:Mineral Rights: Yes
  • Sewer:Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Util Avail at Street:Util Avail at Street: Storm Sewer
  • Water Heater:Water Heater: Natural Gas
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1938.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 669.0
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 300.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • List Price: 299900.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Roofing:Roofing: Asphalt, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Concrete

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0927
  • Lot Size Area: 0.09
  • Lot Dimensions: 40 by 101
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4040.0
  • Zoning Description: 401-Res Imp

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2322.0
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 19, 2022
Closed on
Jul 5, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
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
$354,099

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$67,099
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.28%
Original Mortgage
$278,390
Outstanding Balance
$261,319
Interest Rate
5.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$92,780

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 2022
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 2018
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2012
Closed on
Jun 9, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Tom Paarlberg
Greenridge Realty (Corp)
Buyer's Agent
Mark Bremer
Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)
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
16.05%
Original Mortgage
$34,850
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2012
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2004
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
$91,774
Interest Rate
5.78%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 1997
Bought by

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

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Fulton Heights, MI

  • Cat Conklin Real Estate Agent - 616 Realty LLC

    Cat Conklin

    616 Realty LLC

    (616) 208-4904

    65 Total Sales

    1 in Fulton Heights

    $380,000 Price

    Cat Conklin
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  • Molly Chipouras Real Estate Agent - M2 Real Estate Collective

    Molly Chipouras

    M2 Real Estate Collective

    (269) 557-0567

    132 Total Sales

    1 in Fulton Heights

    $300,000 Price

    Molly Chipouras
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  • Rachel Mabie Real Estate Agent - Bellabay Realty LLC

    Rachel Mabie

    Bellabay Realty LLC

    (269) 430-2876

    256 Total Sales

    2 in Fulton Heights

    $355,000 Price Range

    Rachel Mabie
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  • Angela Worth Real Estate Agent - Bellabay Realty (North)

    Angela Worth

    Bellabay Realty (North)

    (616) 219-2655

    190 Total Sales

    1 in Fulton Heights

    $270,000 Price

    Angela Worth
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  • Jamie Rodriguez Real Estate Agent - Five Star Real Estate (Main)

    Jamie Rodriguez

    Five Star Real Estate (Main)

    (616) 980-4985

    359 Total Sales

    1 in Fulton Heights

    $350,000 Price

    Jamie Rodriguez
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  • Tammy Jo Budzynski Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams GR North

    Tammy Jo Budzynski

    Keller Williams GR North

    (616) 369-7280

    534 Total Sales

    6 in Fulton Heights

    $220K - $401K Price Range

    Tammy Jo Budzynski
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- First American Title
-- None Listed On Document
-- None Available
$43,600 None Available
-- None Available
$90,350 None Available
$92,500 --
$67,900 --
$37,500 --
$16,800 --
$100 --
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $278,390
Previous Owner $34,850
Previous Owner $91,774
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
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 View Prior Sale
05/04/2012 05/04/12 Pending -- -- --
04/25/2012 04/25/12 For Sale $33,000 -- $25 / 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 $3,314 $141,600 $0 $0
2024 $32 $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

    38 Total Sales

    Christopher Hoeksema
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  • T

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Tom Paarlberg

    Greenridge Realty (Corp)

    (616) 954-3480

    3 Total Sales

    Tom Paarlberg
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 22018957

MichRIC

APN: 41-14-29-255-018

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49503 Fulton Heights

45 Benjamin Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

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