NOT LISTED FOR SALE

906 Benjamin Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506

South East End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $327,000 - $334,297

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,612 Sq Ft
$204/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 23, 2021

Last sale price $252,000 $156 Per Sq Ft

Est. 31% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,170/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Porch
  • Snack Bar or Counter

About This Home

As of August 2021

If you want charm and character... don't miss this home!! Spacious 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath all nicely updated. Home sits on a treed lot facing the park. Fantastic Indian Hills location, close to Gaslight Village. Features include large living room with cozy fireplace, beautiful dining room with French doors to the sunroom. Hardwood floors throughout,. Kitchen remodeled. Note charming arched entrance. All mechanicals in great shape. Bedrooms upstairs have walk-in closets. Deep private lot and a big 2 car garage.
Possession to be up to 40 days.
All offers due by Monday July 19 by 9:00 a.m. Showings start Thursday.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Barry J. Capel

Five Star Real Estate (Grandv) License #6501182751 Listed on: 07/14/2021

Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)

Last Buyer's Agent

Christian Huyge

Polaris Real Estate LLC License #6501379474

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,500

Year Built

  • Built in 1921

Lot Details

  • 4,960 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40 x 124
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,612 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Snack Bar or Counter

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,500

Year Built

Built in 1921

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: 1921
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 40 x 124
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1612.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2500.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1612.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1612.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 936.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 229900.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): 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
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Broadband
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Area: 0.11
  • Lot Dimensions: 40 x 124
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4960.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2500.0
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 14, 2021
Closed on
Aug 23, 2021
Sold by
Aukeman Sylvia and Aukeman David
Bought by
Powell Schaffer Sophia and Carmody Patrick
Seller's Agent
Barry J. Capel
Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)
Buyer's Agent
Christian Huyge
Polaris Real Estate LLC
List Price
$229,900
Sold Price
$252,000
Premium/Discount to List
$22,100
9.61%
Current Estimated Value
$329,574

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$77,574
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.81%
Original Mortgage
$201,600
Outstanding Balance
$184,378
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$133,302

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 2, 2021
Sold by
Aukeman David and Aukeman Sylvia
Bought by
Aukeman David G and Aukeman Sylvia J

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 15, 2016
Closed on
Jul 1, 2016
Sold by
Jv E Nter Pnse Llc
Bought by
Aukeman David and Aukeman Sylvia
Seller's Agent
Tom Deur
Keller Williams GR East
Buyer's Agent
Patricia Caston
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Cascade)
List Price
$149,000
Sold Price
$160,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,000
7.38%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.70%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 2009
Sold by
Davis Anthony M
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 23, 2005
Sold by
Davis Anthony M
Bought by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Co

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2004
Sold by
Norman Patrice
Bought by
Davis Anthony M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$71,500
Interest Rate
8.1%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 8, 2000
Sold by
Nelson Nelson S S and Nelson Iccf
Bought by
Jv Enterprise Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 2000
Sold by
Parham Parham J J and Parham Iccf
Bought by
Jv Enterprise Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 1999
Sold by
Nelson Mrchne
Bought by
Nelson and Jv Enterprise Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 1996
Bought by
Marchione and Jv Enterprise Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 13, 1993
Sold by
Bean Bean M M and Bean Marchione J
Bought by
Jv Enterprise Llc
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
Powell Schaffer Sophia $252,000 Multiple
Aukeman David G -- None Available
Aukeman David $160,000 First American Title Ins Co
Wells Fargo Bank Na $37,500 None Available
Deutsche Bank National Trust Co $75,356 --
Davis Anthony M $71,500 Ati Title Company Agency
Davis Anthony M -- --
Jv Enterprise Llc -- --
Jv Enterprise Llc -- --
Nelson $70,500 --
Marchione -- --
Jv Enterprise Llc $44,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Powell Schaffer Sophia $201,600
Previous Owner Davis Anthony M $71,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/23/2021 08/23/21 Sold $252,000 +9.6% $156 / Sq Ft
07/20/2021 07/20/21 Pending -- -- --
07/14/2021 07/14/21 For Sale $229,900 +43.7% $143 / Sq Ft
07/01/2016 07/01/16 Sold $160,000 +7.4% $99 / Sq Ft
06/17/2016 06/17/16 Pending -- -- --
06/15/2016 06/15/16 For Sale $149,000 -- $92 / 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 $5,071 $145,000 $0 $0
2024 $5,071 $122,600 $0 $0
2023 $5,030 $111,200 $0 $0
2022 $4,781 $92,200 $0 $0
2021 $2,791 $81,500 $0 $0
2020 $2,697 $73,100 $0 $0
2019 $2,677 $62,300 $0 $0
2018 $2,677 $53,500 $0 $0
2017 $2,612 $42,500 $0 $0
2016 $1,924 $37,600 $0 $0
2015 $1,833 $37,600 $0 $0
2013 -- $36,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Barry J. Capel

    Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)

    (616) 260-5021

    4 in this area

    116 Total Sales

    Barry J. Capel
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  • Christian Huyge

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Christian Huyge

    Polaris Real Estate LLC

    (616) 889-8800

    5 in this area

    187 Total Sales

    Christian Huyge
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  • T

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Tom Deur

    Keller Williams GR East

    (616) 560-7426

    3 in this area

    30 Total Sales

    Tom Deur
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  • Patricia Caston

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Patricia Caston

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Cascade)

    (616) 514-3022

    1 in this area

    74 Total Sales

    Patricia Caston
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 21027777

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-32-402-021

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49506 South East End

906 Benjamin Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 906 Benjamin Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 since 14 July 2021 and is currently estimated at $329,574, approximately $204 per square foot. This property was built in 1921. 906 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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