$328,500
321 Benjamin Avenue SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
MLS# 15052541
Status: Sold
6 beds  |  2 baths  |  2824 sqft


Front
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Front Foyer Living Dining Foyer Living 2 Living Family Family 2 Dining 2 Dining Kitchen Kitchen 3 Kitchen 2 Master Master 2 Bedroom 2 2 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 2 3 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 3 2 Bedroom 4 2 Bedroom 4 Bedroom 5 Bedroom 5 2 Bedroom 6 2 Bedroom 6 Full Bath Full Bath 2

Property Description
Custom constructed in 1908 on one of Eastown’s premier blocks, this Victorian inspired home combines the finest interior trim finishes of an older estate with a forward thinking floor plan. Upon entry, visitors are welcomed by a greeting area and open staircase reminiscent of the days of parlors and calling cards. Gracious living is enhanced by an intentional floor plan, large collections of south facing windows and 9 foot ceilings. The thoughtful arrangement of rooms and spaces adapts fluidly for everyday family living and larger gatherings. 6 functionally sized bedrooms are featured on the second floor along with walkup access to an unfinished 3rd floor. The current owners have made wonderful choices in combining the historic restoration with hard to find updates in a home of this

Details
Maps
Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Lake Drive
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Area: Grand Rapids - G
Municipality: City of Grand Rapids
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 119.65
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 46 * 138
Road Frontage: 46
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 1
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 10
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2824
SqFt Above Grade: 2824
Total Beds Above Grade: 6
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 3
School District: Grand Rapids
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.15
Lot Square Footage: 6348
Year Built: 1908
Total Bedrooms: 6
Full Baths: 1
Half Baths: 1
Total Baths: 2
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 77565
SEV: 132100
For Tax Year: 2015
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 2491.86
Tax Year: 2014
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: None Known
Zoning: Residential
Tax ID #: 411429455020
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Custom constructed in 1908 on one of Eastown’s premier blocks, this Victorian inspired home combines the finest interior trim finishes of an older estate with a forward thinking floor plan. Upon entry, visitors are welcomed by a greeting area and open staircase reminiscent of the days of parlors and calling cards. Gracious living is enhanced by an intentional floor plan, large collections of south facing windows and 9 foot ceilings. The thoughtful arrangement of rooms and spaces adapts fluidly for everyday family living and larger gatherings. 6 functionally sized bedrooms are featured on the second floor along with walkup access to an unfinished 3rd floor. The current owners have made wonderful choices in combining the historic restoration with hard to find updates in a home of this
Legal: Lot 15 * Thomas Benjamin Addition
Status Change Info
Sold Price/SqFt: 116.32
Under Contract Date: 2015-10-08
Sold Date: 2015-11-30
Sold Price: $328,500
Lot Description
Sidewalk: 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Util Avail at Street
Cable Available: 1
Electricity Available: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Natural Gas Available: 1
Phone Available: 1
Storm Sewer: 1
Utilities Attached
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Mineral Rights
No: 1
Laundry Features
Laundry Chute: 1
Exterior Material
Wood Siding: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Metal: 1
Parking Features
Detached: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Hot Water: 1
Radiant: 1
Air Conditioning
Window Unit(s): 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 6
Upper Full Baths: 1
Upper Level Square Feet: 1380
Total Baths Above Grade: 2
Main Rooms
Main Half Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 1444
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 1380
Manufactured
Manufactured Y/N: No
Driveway
Shared Paved: 1
Substructure
Full: 1
Windows
Replacement: 1
Screens: 1
Storms: 1
Kitchen Features
Center Island: 1
Mud Room Access: 1
Pantry: 1
Fireplace
Living Room: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Oven: 1
Range: 1
Washer: 1
Water Heater
Natural Gas: 1
Other - See Remarks: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Porch(es): 1
Flooring
Ceramic Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Landscape
Garden Area: 1
Ground Cover: 1
Shrubs/Hedges: 1
Architectural Style
Victorian: 1
Possession
Negotiable: 1
Location Property Info
County: Kent
Street #: 321
Street Name: Benjamin
Suffix: Avenue
Post Direction: SE
State: MI
Zip Code: 49506
OfficeContract Info
Status: Sold
List Price: $337,900
Current Price: $328,500
Listing Date: 2015-09-30
Remarks Misc
Directions: Benjamin, between Lake Drive and Wealthy.
Property Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Chute
Exterior Material: Wood Siding
Roofing: Composition; Metal
Windows: Replacement; Screens; Storms
Substructure: Full
Lot Description: Sidewalk
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected
Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; Electricity Available; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Available; Phone Available; Storm Sewer
Kitchen Features: Center Island; Mud Room Access; Pantry
Fireplace: Living Room
Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Oven; Range; Washer
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Hot Water; Radiant
Air Conditioning: Window Unit(s)
Water Heater: Natural Gas; Other - See Remarks
Flooring: Ceramic Tile; Wood
Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
Landscape: Garden Area; Ground Cover; Shrubs/Hedges
Parking Features: Detached
Architectural Style: Victorian
Driveway: Shared Paved
Street Type: Paved; Public
Mineral Rights: No
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Possession: Negotiable
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
size. Roof, mechanicals kitchen and structure components have been wisely enhanced. Yet, the original trim, pocket doors and hardware have all been carefully maintained and/or restored to their original luster. Wall sconces, raised paneling, crown molding and over-sized baseboards round out the experience. Located minutes from restaurants and shopping in both EGR and Uptown, this home represents the best of urban living in Grand Rapids
Room Information
Room Name Level Remarks
KitchenMain
DenMain
Living RoomMain
Dining RoomMainFormal
Primary BedroomUpper
Bedroom 2Upper
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 4
Bedroom 5Upper
Other

IDX
Listing Office: Greenridge Realty (EGR)
Listing Agent: Chad Sytsma

Last Updated: April - 07 - 2026

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