NOT LISTED FOR SALE

948 Benjamin Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506

South East End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $332,000 - $519,757

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,584 Sq Ft
$268/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 10, 2022

Last sale price $420,000 $265 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,745/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Balcony
  • Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Snack Bar or Counter

About This Home

As of November 2022

Welcome to 948 Benjamin Ave SE! Nestled across the street of MLK Park, this stunning 3 bed 2.5 bath home is a generous slice of character & stylish updates. A spacious floor plan boasts hardwood flooring and light-filled rooms at every turn. Cook up a favorite meal in the stunning kitchen with attached butler's pantry and half bath to serve in the spacious dining area. Cozy next to the living room fireplace after a long day, then venture upstairs where 3 bedrooms await for you to retire. The lovely primary suite features a walk-in closet and private spa-like bath. Step up to the newly finished 3rd floor to find a rec area and 3rd bedroom. Enjoy these beautiful fall days sipping a warm beverage, catching the sunrise on the 2nd floor balcony and watching the sun set on the front porch.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Scott West

Green Square Properties LLC License #6502418304 Listed on: 09/30/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Keller Kooistra

Keller Williams GR East License #6506047945

Keller Williams GR East

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,506

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 4,922 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 56x88
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned 401 Res, 401 Res

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,584 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Snack Bar or Counter

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Porch

Location

  • Mineral Rights Excluded

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Ottawa Hills Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,506

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Craftsman
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1920
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 56x88
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1584.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 4506.22
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: 401 Res
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Driveway:Unpaved: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Location Property Info:Subdivision2: Ottawa Hills
  • Roofing:Shingle: Yes
  • Mineral Rights:No: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • Roofing:Asphalt2: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1584.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style Craftsman: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1584.0
  • Window Features: Replacement, Insulated Windows
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 3.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 600.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • List Price: 424900.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Features:Balcony: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Stucco: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Area: 0.11
  • Lot Dimensions: 56x88
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4922.0
  • Zoning Description: 401 Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4506.22
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 30, 2022
Closed on
Nov 14, 2022
Sold by
Blackbird Homes Llc
Bought by
Braciak David and Braciak Thomas
Seller's Agent
Scott West
Green Square Properties LLC
Buyer's Agent
Michael Keller Kooistra
Keller Williams GR East
List Price
$424,900
Sold Price
$420,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-1.15%
Views
19
Current Estimated Value
$424,939

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$4,939
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.08%
Original Mortgage
$336,000
Outstanding Balance
$326,865
Interest Rate
6.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$80,126

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2021
Sold by
Kent County Treasurer
Bought by
Aberlour House 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
Braciak David $420,000 Clearstream Title
Aberlour House Llc $100,250 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Braciak David $336,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/10/2022 11/10/22 Sold $420,000 -1.2% $265 / Sq Ft
10/07/2022 10/07/22 Pending -- -- --
09/30/2022 09/30/22 For Sale $424,900 +126.6% $268 / Sq Ft
03/21/2022 03/21/22 Sold $187,500 -6.2% $100 / Sq Ft
03/04/2022 03/04/22 Pending -- -- --
03/01/2022 03/01/22 For Sale $199,900 -- $106 / 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 $5,904 $146,900 $0 $0
2024 $5,904 $124,200 $0 $0
2023 $5,643 $112,700 $0 $0
2022 $3,987 $70,000 $0 $0
2021 $4,506 $62,100 $0 $0
2020 $3,017 $54,600 $0 $0
2019 $4,515 $46,600 $0 $0
2018 $3,148 $41,800 $0 $0
2017 $1,964 $33,300 $0 $0
2016 $1,162 $32,800 $0 $0
2015 $1,312 $32,800 $0 $0
2013 -- $33,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Scott West

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Scott West

    Green Square Properties LLC

    (616) 550-4016

    4 in this area

    260 Total Sales

    Scott West
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  • Donna Anders

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Donna Anders

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

    (616) 291-1927

    8 in this area

    427 Total Sales

    Donna Anders
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  • Tim Anders

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Tim Anders

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

    (616) 291-1467

    9 in this area

    351 Total Sales

    Tim Anders
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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Michael Keller Kooistra

    Keller Williams GR East

    (616) 633-8846

    1 in this area

    66 Total Sales

    Michael Keller Kooistra
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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Michael Kooistra

    Greenridge Realty (Eastbrk) - I

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 22042210

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-32-402-055

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49506 South East End

948 Benjamin Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 948 Benjamin Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 since 30 September 2022 and is currently estimated at $424,939, approximately $268 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 948 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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