NOT LISTED FOR SALE

838 Benjamin Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506

South East End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $306,000 - $355,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,650 Sq Ft
$196/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 06, 2020

Last sale price $219,250 $133 Per Sq Ft

Est. 40% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,915/month

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 5-minute walk to Martin Luther King Jr. Park
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Wood Siding

About This Home

As of November 2020

Welcome! This beautifully renovated home is located at the heart of Grand Rapids. Enjoy lovely park views out your front door and all the amenities of East Grand Rapids and Easttown just minutes away. This home features 3 bedrooms, 1-1/2 bathrooms, spacious living area with lots of natural light, built-in shelving, fireplace, and a large bonus space in the attic for extra storage. The full bathroom has been updated with stunning honeycomb tile flooring and gorgeous subway tile that Joanna Gaines would be proud of! This home also has newly updated AC, plumbing and electrical, as well as remodeled hardwood flooring throughout. The comfort, beauty, and charm of this classic home is waiting for you! Enjoy! Listing agent has an ownership interest in this home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

James Lont

Coldwell Banker Woodland Listed on: 11/10/2020

Co-Listed By

Leo Barajas

Coldwell Banker Woodland License #6502360892

Last Buyer's Agent

Chris Good

United Realty Services LLC License #6506048204

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,831

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 4,966 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x124

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,650 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,831

Year Built

Built in 1925

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: 1925
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 40x124
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1650.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2831.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: R
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1650.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1650.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • List Price: 220000.0
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: 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

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Area: 0.11
  • Lot Dimensions: 40x124
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4966.0
  • Zoning Description: R
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2831.0
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 10, 2020
Closed on
Nov 9, 2020
Sold by
Jhn Holdings Llc
Bought by
Bremer Jordan Robert
Seller's Agent
James Lont
Coldwell Banker Woodland
Buyer's Agent
Chris Good
United Realty Services LLC
List Price
$225,000
Sold Price
$219,250
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,750
-2.56%
Current Estimated Value
$306,373

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$87,123
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.13%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 2019
Sold by
Fiddler Lorene Skinner
Bought by
Jhn Holdings Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2017
Sold by
Branch Chelsie and Blackburn Sherry J
Bought by
Brabch Chelsie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 2006
Sold by
Branch Chelsie L
Bought by
Blackburn Sherry

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,800
Interest Rate
10.15%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
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
Bremer Jordan Robert $219,250 Chicago Title Of Mi Inc
Jhn Holdings Llc $115,000 Nations Title Agency
Brabch Chelsie -- None Available
Blackburn Sherry $112,000 Crossroads Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Blackburn Sherry $109,824
Previous Owner Blackburn Sherry $100,800
Previous Owner Branch Chelsie $66,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/10/2020 11/10/20 For Sale $225,000 +2.6% $136 / Sq Ft
11/06/2020 11/06/20 Sold $219,250 -- $133 / Sq Ft
10/29/2020 10/29/20 Pending -- -- --
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 $2,854 $140,400 $0 $0
2024 $2,854 $118,600 $0 $0
2023 $2,896 $107,500 $0 $0
2022 $2,749 $89,100 $0 $0
2021 $2,619 $77,000 $0 $0
2020 $3,463 $67,700 $0 $0
2019 $2,831 $57,700 $0 $0
2018 $2,744 $51,800 $0 $0
2017 $1,844 $41,100 $0 $0
2016 $1,224 $36,200 $0 $0
2015 $1,138 $36,200 $0 $0
2013 -- $35,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    James Lont

    Coldwell Banker Woodland

  • L

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Leo Barajas

    Coldwell Banker Woodland

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  • Chris Good

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Chris Good

    United Realty Services LLC

    (616) 862-2761

    2 in this area

    42 Total Sales

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  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Christopher Good

    Towne Square Real Estate LLC - I

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20037831

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-32-402-012

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49506 South East End

838 Benjamin Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 838 Benjamin Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 since 10 November 2020 and is currently estimated at $324,085, approximately $196 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 838 Benjamin Ave SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Campus Elementary School, Alger Middle School, and Ottawa Hills High School.

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