NOT LISTED FOR SALE

53 Benjamin Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Fulton Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $363,162 - $401,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,424 Sq Ft
$267/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 22, 2019

Last sale price $240,000 $169 Per Sq Ft

Est. 58% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,348/month

31 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Patio
  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch
  • 3-minute walk to Hillcrest Park

About This Home

As of October 2019

Beautifully maintained home in the highly desirable Fulton Heights neighborhood. Professionally updated with a long list of improvements, including: Exterior - * New roof in 2012 * New gutters and shutters (front and back porch) * New concrete front walkway to the porch * New concrete back drive, back porch, steps, and sidewalk * New 2 car garage * New concrete patio * Professionally landscaped * New fencing * Electrical outlets on patio, front porch, back porch Interior (Main) - * Re-textured ceiling in dining room * New Pella Architecture Series window in living room. * Brass window hinges and handles cleaned and polished * Staircase refinished * New light fixtures throughout * New microwave and dishwasher * Half bath remodeled with new sink, cabinet, comfort height

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steven Hanson

Hanson Real Estate Group License #6502371304 Listed on: 08/23/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Jane Zawacki

Greenridge Realty (EGR) License #6501272019

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,062

Year Built

  • Built in 1918

Lot Details

  • 4,051 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x100
  • Decorative Fence
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,424 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,062

Year Built

Built in 1918

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: 1918
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 40X100
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1424.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2062.23
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • 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
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Landscape:Decor Fence: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • Appliances:Built in Oven: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1424.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built in Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Broadband, Garage Door Opener, Pantry
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1424.0
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 680.0
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Cook Top: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 249900.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Porch(es)
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: 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: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Storm Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Size Area: 0.09
  • Lot Dimensions: 40X100
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4051.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2062.23
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 23, 2019
Closed on
Oct 22, 2019
Sold by
Lang Keith and Lang Barbara
Bought by
Wells Rebecca B
Seller's Agent
Steven Hanson
Hanson Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Jane Zawacki
Greenridge Realty (EGR)
List Price
$259,900
Sold Price
$240,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-7.66%
Current Estimated Value
$380,291

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$140,291
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.16%
Original Mortgage
$192,000
Outstanding Balance
$169,606
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$210,685

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 18, 2012
Closed on
Oct 3, 2012
Sold by
Kunst Thomas and Kunst Christine
Bought by
Lang Keith and Lang Barbara
Seller's Agent
Richard Voorhies
Century 21 Acc-Sell
Buyer's Agent
Hugh Griffith
Keller Williams GR East
List Price
$99,900
Sold Price
$95,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-4.9%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.05%
Original Mortgage
$75,000
Interest Rate
3.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 1998
Bought by
Heminger Heminger T and Heminger Heminger

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 1992
Sold by
Milanowski Milanowski M M and Milanowski Sutton
Bought by
Lang Keith Barbara

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 1986
Bought by
Lang Keith Barbara
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
Wells Rebecca B $240,000 Sun Title Agency Of Michigan
Lang Keith $95,000 Grand Rapids Title Agency Ll
Heminger Heminger T $72,000 --
Lang Keith Barbara $65,000 --
Lang Keith Barbara $11,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wells Rebecca B $75,000
Open Wells Rebecca B $192,000
Previous Owner Lang Keith $81,300
Previous Owner Lang Keith $75,000
Previous Owner Kunst Thomas $75,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/22/2019 10/22/19 Sold $240,000 -7.7% $169 / Sq Ft
09/23/2019 09/23/19 Pending -- -- --
08/23/2019 08/23/19 For Sale $259,900 +173.6% $183 / Sq Ft
10/03/2012 10/03/12 Sold $95,000 -4.9% $71 / Sq Ft
09/11/2012 09/11/12 Pending -- -- --
07/18/2012 07/18/12 For Sale $99,900 -- $75 / 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 $3,501 $161,000 $0 $0
2024 $3,501 $142,900 $0 $0
2023 $3,552 $111,500 $0 $0
2022 $3,372 $104,800 $0 $0
2021 $3,297 $101,600 $0 $0
2020 $3,152 $95,600 $0 $0
2019 $2,135 $87,300 $0 $0
2018 $2,062 $70,000 $0 $0
2017 $2,007 $66,700 $0 $0
2016 $2,032 $59,100 $0 $0
2015 $1,829 $59,100 $0 $0
2013 -- $53,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Steven Hanson

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Steven Hanson

    Hanson Real Estate Group

    (616) 291-2668

    232 Total Sales

    Steven Hanson
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  • Jane Zawacki

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Jane Zawacki

    Greenridge Realty (EGR)

    (616) 540-2531

    1 in this area

    84 Total Sales

    Jane Zawacki
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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Richard Voorhies

    Century 21 Acc-Sell

  • Hugh Griffith

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Hugh Griffith

    Keller Williams GR East

    (616) 443-5251

    1 in this area

    105 Total Sales

    Hugh Griffith
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 19041027

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-29-255-016

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49503 Fulton Heights

53 Benjamin Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 53 Benjamin Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 since 23 August 2019 and is currently estimated at $380,291, approximately $267 per square foot. This property was built in 1918. 53 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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