NOT LISTED FOR SALE

852 Benjamin Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506

South East End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $226,000 - $293,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,418 Sq Ft
$188/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 28, 2014

Last sale price $67,500 $48 Per Sq Ft

Est. 295% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,808/month

103 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Fireplace
  • Home Security System

About This Home

As of February 2014

Beautiful home across from Martin Luther King Park. Newer furnace, roof, windows, hot water heater. Totally renovated in 2010. Ready to move into! Stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer included! Won't last long at this price!! Freshly landscaped,quick possession, hardwood floors, shows sharp!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kevin Knoll

Five Star Real Estate (Grandv) License #6501226121 Listed on: 10/01/2013

Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)

Last Buyer's Agent

Peter Bruinsma

Grand River Realty License #6502402583

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,730

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 4,960

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,418 Sq Ft Home
  • Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Additional Features

  • 4,960 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,730

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1924
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Accessibility Features: Covered Entrance
  • Interior Amenities: Security System
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • LivingArea: 1418.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • List Price: 74900.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Topography: {"Level":true}

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Area: 0.11
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4960.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 2022
Sold by
Benjamin Durwood
Bought by
Durwood Properties Llc
Current Estimated Value
$266,841

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$168,000
Outstanding Balance
$159,234
Interest Rate
4.67%
Estimated Equity
$93,496

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 1, 2013
Closed on
Feb 27, 2014
Sold by
Deruischer Eric L and Deruischer Lauren
Bought by
Durwood Benjamin F
Seller's Agent
Kevin Knoll
Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)
Buyer's Agent
Peter Bruinsma
Grand River Realty
List Price
$79,900
Sold Price
$67,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,400
-15.52%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.06%
Original Mortgage
$50,625
Interest Rate
4.24%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 2010
Sold by
Value Point Financial Llc
Bought by
Deruischer Eric J and Deruischer Lauren

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$68,630
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 2008
Sold by
Allen Florrie and Allen Florrie L
Bought by
Us Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 1987

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 1986

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 5, 1986

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 12, 1983

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 1983

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 9, 1981
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
Durwood Properties Llc -- None Listed On Document
Durwood Benjamin F $67,500 None Available
Deruischer Eric J $69,900 None Available
Us Bank Na $81,824 None Available
-- $36,900 --
-- $17,200 --
-- $100 --
-- $26,900 --
-- $100 --
-- $25,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Durwood Properties Llc $168,000
Previous Owner Durwood Benjamin F $50,625
Previous Owner Deruischer Eric J $68,630
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/28/2014 02/28/14 Sold $67,500 -15.5% $48 / Sq Ft
01/12/2014 01/12/14 Pending -- -- --
10/01/2013 10/01/13 For Sale $79,900 -- $56 / 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 $4,730 $119,100 $0 $0
2024 $4,730 $100,000 $0 $0
2023 $4,521 $90,300 $0 $0
2022 $1,827 $74,900 $0 $0
2021 $1,780 $66,300 $0 $0
2020 $1,720 $58,300 $0 $0
2019 $1,761 $49,600 $0 $0
2018 $1,708 $44,500 $0 $0
2017 $1,666 $35,400 $0 $0
2016 $1,674 $31,200 $0 $0
2015 $1,595 $31,200 $0 $0
2013 -- $29,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Kevin Knoll

    Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)

    (616) 901-3866

    7 in this area

    93 Total Sales

    Kevin Knoll
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  • Peter Bruinsma

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Peter Bruinsma

    Grand River Realty

    (616) 293-5731

    11 in this area

    192 Total Sales

    Peter Bruinsma
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 13057238

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-32-402-016

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49506 South East End

852 Benjamin Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 852 Benjamin Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 since 01 October 2013 and is currently estimated at $266,841, approximately $188 per square foot. This property was built in 1924. 852 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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