NOT LISTED FOR SALE

614 Benjamin Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Eastown Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $314,000 - $363,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,287 Sq Ft
$149/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 21, 2021

Last sale price $260,000 $114 Per Sq Ft

Est. 31% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,069/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Mud Room
  • 5-minute walk to Sigsbee Park

About This Home

As of June 2021

One of the most desired Grand Rapids neighborhoods within walking distance to top schools, Eastown, Wealthy Street, parks and more! A friendly community where neighbors gather on front porches and for summer BBQ's. Rare find with 4 floors fully finished, NEW mechanicals and roof, plus kitchen and bath remodels. Fall in love with the classic charm and original wood work in this home. Stunning tall ceilings, stained trim and floors, handcrafted staircase and more! Spacious main floor with fully remodeled gorgeous kitchen. Stainless appliances included. Finished basement with rec room. Crown jewel 3rd floor walkup attic offers a huge master suite, 4th bedroom, or rec room. NEWER roof, furnace, AC, water heater, kitchen, baths, & more. Offers due Mon 5/17 at 5 pm.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Erin Fester

Keller Williams GR East Listed on: 05/13/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Chad Sytsma

Greenridge Realty (EGR) License #6501353016

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,025

Year Built

  • Built in 1914

Lot Details

  • 3,180 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x80
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot
  • Zoning described as N/A

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,287 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Location

  • Mineral Rights

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,025

Year Built

Built in 1914

Lot Details

3,180 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1914
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2287.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 259900.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved, Detached

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.073
  • Lot Size Area: 0.07
  • Lot Dimensions: 40x80
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3180.0
  • Zoning Description: N/A

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2025.0
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 2026
Sold by
Vanderhill Lydia J and Kelley James B
Bought by
Vanderhill Lydia J and Kelley James B
Current Estimated Value
$340,224

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2021
Closed on
Jun 21, 2021
Sold by
Johnson David W and Johnson Sarah
Bought by
Vanderhill Lydia J and Kelley James B
Seller's Agent
Erin Fester
Keller Williams GR East
Buyer's Agent
Chad Sytsma
Greenridge Realty (EGR)
List Price
$259,900
Sold Price
$260,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.04%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.84%
Original Mortgage
$168,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 2015
Sold by
Blickley William and Blickley Laverne
Bought by
Johnson David W and Johnson Sarah

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$59,500
Interest Rate
3.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 2013
Sold by
Blickley William and Blickley Laverne
Bought by
Johnson David William and Johnson Sarah Jane

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 2007
Sold by
Jackson Alphonso R
Bought by
Blickley William and Blickley Laverne

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 2006
Sold by
Chase Home Finance Llc
Bought by
Hud

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2006
Sold by
Bailey Abigail L
Bought by
Chase Home Finance Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 2001
Sold by
Davis Jerald and Davis Paula M
Bought by
Bailey Abigail L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$93,750
Interest Rate
7.03%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 1994
Sold by
Posey Posey B B and Posey Davis J
Bought by
Johnson David William Sarah Jane
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
Vanderhill Lydia J -- None Listed On Document
Vanderhill Lydia J $260,000 None Available
Johnson David W $85,000 Owners Title Agency Llc
Johnson David William -- None Available
Blickley William -- None Available
Hud -- None Available
Chase Home Finance Llc $96,669 None Available
Bailey Abigail L $94,500 --
Johnson David William Sarah Jane $46,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Vanderhill Lydia J $168,000
Previous Owner Johnson David W $59,500
Previous Owner Bailey Abigail L $93,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/21/2021 06/21/21 Sold $260,000 0.0% $114 / Sq Ft
05/17/2021 05/17/21 Pending -- -- --
05/13/2021 05/13/21 For Sale $259,900 -- $114 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

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 $3,590 $141,400 $0 $0
2024 $36 $131,000 $0 $0
2023 $3,643 $120,000 $0 $0
2022 $3,458 $102,700 $0 $0
2021 $1,998 $94,900 $0 $0
2020 $1,910 $89,800 $0 $0
2019 $2,001 $79,300 $0 $0
2018 $1,932 $70,800 $0 $0
2017 $1,881 $61,200 $0 $0
2016 $1,904 $55,800 $0 $0
2015 $1,771 $55,800 $0 $0
2013 -- $47,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Erin Fester

    Keller Williams GR East

  • Chad Sytsma

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Chad Sytsma

    Greenridge Realty (EGR)

    (616) 813-2436

    9 in this area

    108 Total Sales

    Chad Sytsma
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 21016908

MichRIC

APN: 41-14-32-252-017

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49506 Eastown

614 Benjamin Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

Not Listed for Sale

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