NOT LISTED FOR SALE

956 Benjamin Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506

South East End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $272,000 - $290,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,081 Sq Ft
$136/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 03, 2024

Last sale price $240,000 $115 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,744/month

33 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch
  • Brick Exterior Construction

About This Home

As of May 2024

956 Benjamin Ave Se... A great opportunity to own and restore a beautiful traditional 3bed/2.5 bath home to enjoy all the original hardwood floors and all the original custom detailing. With a cozy fireplace embracing the living room. So many amenities including the attached 2 (two) stall garage. Walking distance to parks, playgrounds and public pool, close to neighboring shops and restaurants. Schedule your showing soon to envision your future restoration and remodeling of a beautiful home with over 2,000 sq. ft. Home will be sold 'as is'. Seller to make no repairs.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gwendolyn Johnson

Greenridge Realty (EGR) License #6501356752 Listed on: 12/05/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

James Storm

Agent History

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,162

Year Built

  • Built in 1921

Lot Details

  • 5,881 Sq Ft Lot
  • Shrub
  • Corner Lot: Yes

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 2,081 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Porch
  • Mineral Rights Excluded

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,162

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: 67*88
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2081.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 3162.25
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: residential
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: 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:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Corner Lot: 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
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Mineral Rights:No: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:High-Speed Internet: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2081.0
  • Laundry Features In Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Laminate Floor: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Flooring: Laminate, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2081.0
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stone
  • Exterior Features: Other
  • List Price: 251000.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Stone: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Other16: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Storm Sewer, Broadband, High-Speed Internet
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: 67*88
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5881.0
  • Zoning Description: residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3162.25
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 5, 2023
Closed on
May 3, 2024
Sold by
Cohen Rosie Delia and Waalkes Timothy J
Bought by
Snyder Caleb and Snyder Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Gwendolyn Johnson
Greenridge Realty (EGR)
Buyer's Agent
James Storm
Agent History
List Price
$251,000
Sold Price
$240,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,000
-4.38%
Views
95
Current Estimated Value
$282,089

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$42,089
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.14%
Original Mortgage
$228,000
Outstanding Balance
$224,935
Interest Rate
7.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$57,154

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 2019
Sold by
Estate Of Rosie Dcoheend
Bought by
Coleh Joann

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 1996
Bought by
Cohen Cohen R and Cohen Rosie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 1995
Bought by
Cohen Kai and Cohen Rosie

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 1995
Bought by
Cohen Cohen R and Cohen Rosie

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 1993

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 1993
Bought by
Cohen Rosie
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
Snyder Caleb $240,000 Chicago Title
Coleh Joann -- None Available
Cohen Cohen R -- --
Cohen Kai -- --
Cohen Cohen R -- --
-- -- --
Cohen Rosie -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Snyder Caleb $228,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/03/2024 05/03/24 Sold $240,000 -4.4% $115 / Sq Ft
01/07/2024 01/07/24 Pending -- -- --
12/05/2023 12/05/23 For Sale $251,000 -- $121 / 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 $2,970 $119,600 $0 $0
2024 $2,970 $138,100 $0 $0
2023 $2,844 $125,700 $0 $0
2022 $2,860 $104,200 $0 $0
2021 $2,797 $92,200 $0 $0
2020 $4,148 $81,100 $0 $0
2019 $1,777 $69,200 $0 $0
2018 $1,438 $60,500 $0 $0
2017 $919 $48,000 $0 $0
2016 $930 $42,300 $0 $0
2015 $865 $42,300 $0 $0
2013 -- $43,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • G

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Gwendolyn Johnson

    Greenridge Realty (EGR)

    (616) 340-8441

    7 in this area

    56 Total Sales

    Gwendolyn Johnson
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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    James Storm

    Agent History

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 23143944

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-32-402-056

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49506 South East End

956 Benjamin Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 956 Benjamin Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 since 05 December 2023 and is currently estimated at $282,089, approximately $135 per square foot. This property was built in 1921. 956 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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