NOT LISTED FOR SALE

55 Benjamin Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Fulton Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $326,856 - $345,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,325 Sq Ft
$252/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 27, 2022

Last sale price $300,000 $226 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,060/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 2-minute walk to Hillcrest Park

About This Home

As of July 2022

Check out this gem in sought-after Fulton Heights. Located near the Medical Mile! This home is a short walk to the Fulton Farmers Market, close to Eastown shopping, restaurants, downtown, and quick access to the highway. Three bedrooms, 1.5 bath, beautiful formal dining room with wood plank ceiling, a spacious kitchen with breakfast nook. Fenced in backyard, beautiful landscaping, large deck for entertaining, plenty of green space for summer yard games. Basement is prepped for additional finished space. New Roof 2020; New High Efficiency Furnace 2020; New carpet 2021; New stainless steel fridge 2021; New dryer 2022; New Premium Siding 2022; New Gutters 2022. Offers are due Sunday June 26th at 1pm.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patrick Kane

Keller Williams Realty Rivertown License #6501397707 Listed on: 06/18/2022

Keller Williams Realty Rivertown

Co-Listed By

Nicole Kane

Keller Williams Realty Rivertown License #6501441946

Last Buyer's Agent

Patrick Kane

Keller Williams Realty Rivertown License #6501397707 Listed on: 06/18/2022

Keller Williams Realty Rivertown

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,034

Year Built

  • Built in 1916

Lot Details

  • 4,051 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40 x 101

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,325 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,034

Year Built

Built in 1916

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1916
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1325.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 300000.0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront: No
  • 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

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Size Area: 0.09
  • Lot Dimensions: 40 x 101
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4051.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2034.02
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 18, 2022
Closed on
Jul 27, 2022
Sold by
Jennifer Jakubowski
Bought by
Oyster Kayleigh and Oyster Jacob
Seller's Agent
Patrick Kane
Keller Williams Realty Rivertown
Buyer's Agent
Patrick Kane
Keller Williams Realty Rivertown
List Price
$300,000
Sold Price
$300,000
Total Days on Market
8
Current Estimated Value
$333,964

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$33,964
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.83%
Original Mortgage
$291,000
Outstanding Balance
$279,759
Interest Rate
5.54%
Estimated Equity
$54,205

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 18, 2022
Closed on
Jul 13, 2022
Sold by
Jakubowski Ryan A
Bought by
Jakubowski Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Patrick Kane
Keller Williams Realty Rivertown
Buyer's Agent
Patrick Kane
Keller Williams Realty Rivertown
List Price
$300,000
Sold Price
$300,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$291,000
Outstanding Balance
$279,759
Interest Rate
5.54%
Estimated Equity
$54,205

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 2012
Sold by
Jakubowski Rosemarie A
Bought by
Jakubowski Ryan A and Jakubowski Jennifer

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,508
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 2008
Sold by
Robbins Nicholas W
Bought by
Jakubowski Ryan and Jakubowski Rosemarie A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$83,752
Interest Rate
6.31%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 2006
Sold by
Robbins Nicholas W and Robbins Nicholes W
Bought by
Robbins Nicholas W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$112,500
Interest Rate
9.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2006
Sold by
Robbins Michael J and Robbins Susan G
Bought by
Robbins Nicholes W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
6.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Oyster Kayleigh $300,000 New Title Company Name
Jakubowski Jennifer -- None Listed On Document
Jakubowski Ryan A -- None Available
Jakubowski Ryan $84,000 Metropolitan Title Company
Robbins Nicholas W -- None Available
Robbins Nicholes W $125,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Oyster Kayleigh $291,000
Closed Oyster Kayleigh E $291,000
Previous Owner Jakubowski Jennifer $161,000
Previous Owner Jakubowski Ryan A $80,508
Previous Owner Jakubowski Ryan $83,752
Previous Owner Robbins Nicholas W $112,500
Previous Owner Robbins Nicholes W $100,000
Previous Owner Robbins Michael J $90,000
Previous Owner Robbins Michael J $86,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/27/2022 07/27/22 Sold $300,000 0.0% $226 / Sq Ft
06/26/2022 06/26/22 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2022 06/18/22 For Sale $300,000 -- $226 / 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
2024 $3,456 $133,200 $0 $0
2023 $3,433 $103,800 $0 $0
2022 $2,080 $97,700 $0 $0
2021 $2,034 $94,700 $0 $0
2020 $1,945 $89,000 $0 $0
2019 $1,967 $83,400 $0 $0
2018 $1,967 $67,600 $0 $0
2017 $1,915 $64,400 $0 $0
2016 $1,938 $58,200 $0 $0
2015 $1,802 $58,200 $0 $0
2013 -- $53,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Patrick Kane

    Keller Williams Realty Rivertown

    (616) 540-7239

    1 in this area

    101 Total Sales

    Patrick Kane
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  • Nicole Kane

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Nicole Kane

    Keller Williams Realty Rivertown

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 22024705

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-29-255-015

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49503 Fulton Heights

55 Benjamin Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 55 Benjamin Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 since 18 June 2022 and is currently estimated at $333,964, approximately $252 per square foot. This property was built in 1916. 55 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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