Welcome home to this traditional, charming 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home, ideally located directly across from Martin Luther King Park, which is currently undergoing a major renovation with new pool, playground and more. As you enter, you'll be greeted by a spacious living room featuring a cozy fireplace, perfect for family gatherings. The elegant formal dining room flows into a versatile bonus room, while the functional kitchen boasts an eat-in area, a convenient half bath, and mudroom. Upstairs, the master suite includes bonus rooms that can serve as a nursery or office, along with a full bathroom. The versatile basement offers a fourth bedroom, a full bath and laundry area, and a second kitchen—ideal for guests or additional living space. Enjoy original wood floors and charming built-in features throughout the home. Additional highlights include a tankless water heater and roof (2010), natural gas generator, and attic fan. Outside, the property features a 2-stall detached garage and a fenced backyard. This delightful home is ready for you to make it your own!
Sold
$295,000
856 Benjamin Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
4beds
2,298sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1922
4,791.6 Square Feet Lot
$324,500 Zestimate®
$128/sqft
$2,572 Estimated rent
Home value
$324,500
$302,000 - $350,000
$2,572/mo
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Cozy fireplaceFenced backyardVersatile bonus roomBonus roomsCharming built-in featuresMaster suiteElegant formal dining room
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Listed by:
Roxana Cortes-Trinidad 616-450-1882,
Century 21 Affiliated (GR)
Bought with:
Joe Jovanovic, 6501298582
Redfin Corporation
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 24055890
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Attic Fan, Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Replacement
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,698
- Total interior livable area: 2,298 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 600
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 4,791 sqft
- Dimensions: 40 x 124
Details
- Parcel number: 411432402017
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1922
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Grand Rapids
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/3/2024 | Sold | $295,000$128/sqft |
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| 11/3/2024 | Pending sale | $295,000$128/sqft |
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| 10/24/2024 | Listed for sale | $295,000-9.2%$128/sqft |
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| 7/11/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/23/2024 | Price change | $325,000-3%$141/sqft |
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| 6/6/2024 | Price change | $335,000-2.9%$146/sqft |
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| 5/11/2024 | Listed for sale | $345,000+174.2%$150/sqft |
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| 11/28/2018 | Listing removed | $1,950$1/sqft |
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| 11/15/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,950$1/sqft |
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| 8/4/2015 | Sold | $125,800+0.8%$55/sqft |
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| 5/21/2015 | Listed for sale | $124,800+18.9%$54/sqft |
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| 4/22/2003 | Sold | $105,000$46/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,929 | $154,700 +18.1% |
| 2024 | -- | $131,000 +50.2% |
| 2021 | $1,689 | $87,200 +13.7% |
| 2020 | $1,689 +3.5% | $76,700 +18.2% |
| 2019 | $1,631 | $64,900 +13.1% |
| 2018 | -- | $57,400 +26.2% |
| 2017 | $1,607 | $45,500 +9.9% |
| 2016 | $1,607 | $41,400 |
| 2015 | $1,607 +24.4% | $41,400 +3.5% |
| 2013 | $1,292 | $40,000 -8.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $43,600 -17.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $52,600 -5.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $55,500 +3.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $53,500 +9.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $48,984 +3.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $47,237 +3.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $45,728 +47.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $30,929 +3.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $29,970 |
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Neighborhood: 49506
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Campus Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Grand Rapids University Preparatory AcademyGrades: 6-12Distance: 1.6 mi
- 5/10Ottawa Hills High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
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