NOT LISTED FOR SALE

645 Benjamin Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Eastown Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $306,000 - $346,978

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,617 Sq Ft
$205/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 13, 2019

Last sale price $169,900 $105 Per Sq Ft

Est. 95% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,044/month

43 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Wood Flooring
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

About This Home

As of August 2019

Classic Two Story located in Eastown neighborhood. Walkable distance to shops,businesses,eateries, library ,parks, schools,and worship centers of your choice. This home has tons of original wood and charm and character that has yet to be shown off. There is a lot of space throughout including 4 bedrooms upstairs . Bonus: a walk up finished attic could be used for study, game room,studio ect. The furnace ,water heater new in 2018, all new replacement windows through out. lead free program thru city of GR. Home currently lic child care.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Doretha Ardoin

Greenridge Realty (Kentwood) License #6501155457 Listed on: 06/05/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Caitlin Grant

The Local Element License #6501410060

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $933

Year Built

  • Built in 1916

Lot Details

  • 3,180 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 48. x 80
  • Property is zoned R1, R1

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,617 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Phone Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$933

Year Built

Built in 1916

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: 1916
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 105.07
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 48. x 80
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1617.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 932.66
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: R1
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1617.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1617.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 854.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 169900.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Size Area: 0.07
  • Lot Dimensions: 48. x 80
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3180.0
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 932.66
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 5, 2019
Closed on
Aug 13, 2019
Sold by
Wilkins Tonya and Wilkins Tonya M
Bought by
Ratkovich Aurelle
Seller's Agent
Doretha Ardoin
Greenridge Realty (Kentwood)
Buyer's Agent
Caitlin Grant
The Local Element
List Price
$179,900
Sold Price
$169,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-5.56%
Current Estimated Value
$331,995

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$162,095
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.68%
Original Mortgage
$164,803
Outstanding Balance
$143,077
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$188,918

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 5, 2019
Closed on
Aug 12, 2019
Sold by
Wilkins John and Wilkins John D
Bought by
Wilkins Tonya and Wilkins Tonya M
Seller's Agent
Doretha Ardoin
Greenridge Realty (Kentwood)
Buyer's Agent
Caitlin Grant
The Local Element
List Price
$179,900
Sold Price
$169,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-5.56%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$164,803
Outstanding Balance
$143,077
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$188,918

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 2000
Sold by
Mnma Mnma M M and Mnma Wilkins J
Bought by
Wilkins Wilkins J and Wilkins T

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 1999
Sold by
Brown Brown J J and Brown T
Bought by
Wilkins Meinema M and Wilkins John D Tonya M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 1998
Sold by
Vndrplg Vndrplg T T and Vndrplg Brown J
Bought by
Wilkins Brown J and Wilkins John D Tonya M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 1997
Sold by
Vndrplg Vndrplg and Vndrplg Ts
Bought by
Vndrplg Ts and Wilkins John D Tonya M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 29, 1990

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 1990
Sold by
Vndrark Vndrark A A and Vndrark S
Bought by
Wilkins John D Tonya M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 1990
Sold by
Vndrark Vndrark A A and Vndrark Vndrplg T
Bought by
Wilkins John D Tonya M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 5, 1990
Sold by
Knol Knol T T and Knol Vanderark A
Bought by
Wilkins John D Tonya M
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
Ratkovich Aurelle $169,900 Chicago Title Of Mi Inc
Wilkins Tonya -- None Available
Wilkins Wilkins J $81,900 --
Wilkins Meinema M $30,000 --
Wilkins Brown J $27,000 --
Vndrplg Ts -- --
-- -- --
Wilkins John D Tonya M -- --
Wilkins John D Tonya M $23,000 --
Wilkins John D Tonya M $10,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ratkovich Aurelle $164,803
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/13/2019 08/13/19 Sold $169,900 -5.6% $105 / Sq Ft
07/18/2019 07/18/19 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2019 06/05/19 For Sale $179,900 -- $111 / 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 $3,809 $158,000 $0 $0
2024 $38 $147,100 $0 $0
2023 $3,856 $135,400 $0 $0
2022 $3,552 $117,200 $0 $0
2021 $3,566 $108,300 $0 $0
2020 $3,320 $100,700 $0 $0
2019 $966 $87,500 $0 $0
2018 $933 $78,900 $0 $0
2017 $908 $68,300 $0 $0
2016 $919 $62,600 $0 $0
2015 $855 $62,600 $0 $0
2013 -- $54,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Doretha Ardoin

    Greenridge Realty (Kentwood)

    (616) 375-4869

    3 in this area

    48 Total Sales

    Doretha Ardoin
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  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Caitlin Grant

    The Local Element

    (616) 826-6779

    2 in this area

    25 Total Sales

    Caitlin Grant
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 19024923

MichRIC

APN: 41-14-32-253-032

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49506 Eastown

645 Benjamin Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

Not Listed for Sale

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