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$399,900

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 2,136 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 1 day ago
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1236 Benjamin Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MIVideo Tour of 1236 Benjamin Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI.
Welcome to 1236 Benjamin! From the moment you step inside, you'll feel at home. Cozy, warm and welcoming, this home features original hardwood floors, wood burning fireplace, and a beautifully updated kitchen that flows into the dining and living space. Offering a rare 5 bedrooms, there is plenty of space for a home office, playroom, guest room, or home gym, with a bathroom on every floor. A fenced in backyard with patio and 2 stall garage complete the property. Conveniently located where Hall Street Bakery is only .2 miles away, 1 mile from Eastown, 2 miles from Gaslight Village, and 2.4 miles to Breton Village. This is a neighborhood you'll never want to leave!

Full Property Details for 1236 Benjamin Ave SE

General

  • Price: $399,900
  • Taxes: $3,540
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: SWMRIC_MLS
  • MLS ID: 26038016
  • Updated: 7/31/2026
  • Added to Site: 10 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 9
  • Interior Features: Garage Door Opener, Center Island, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood Burning, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 5

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: In Basement

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Detached

Location

  • County: Kent
  • Cross Streets: Benjamin & Hall

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Forced Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Natural Gas Connected

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Style_co_Other38
  • Construction: Aluminum Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • Windows: Screens, Replacement, Window Treatments
  • Stories/Levels: 2
  • Square Feet: 2,136
  • Living Area: 2,136 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1935

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,011
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x 120
  • Frontage: Paved
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Zoning: Res

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $3,540.99
  • Terms: Cash, FHA, VA Loan, MSHDA, Conventional

Disclosures and Reports

  • Legal Description: LOT 72* UNDERWOOD' S ADDITION
  • Property ID: 41-18-05-203-010

Listed by Five Star Real Estate (Eastown), Jennifer Velderman

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Schools serving 1236 Benjamin Ave SE

School District:Grand Rapids Public Schools
NameGradesDistance
Mulick Park Elementary School
1761 Rosewood Avenue Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
K-50.8 mi
John Ball Park Zoo School
1300 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
6-3.6 mi
Center For Economicology
1720 Plainfield Avenue Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
6-3.8 mi
Alger Middle School
921 Alger Street Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
6-81.4 mi
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
512 Division Avenue South, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
6-121.8 mi
City High Middle School
1720 Plainfield Avenue Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
7-123.8 mi
Ottawa Hills High School
2055 Rosewood Avenue Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
9-121.1 mi
Innovation Central High School
421 Fountain Street Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
9-122.1 mi
Blandford Nature Center
3143 Milo Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49534
6-6.7 mi
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Price & Sales History for 1236 Benjamin Ave SE Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
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7/23/2026
Listed
$399,900
70.17%
MLS
8/15/2019
Sold
$235,000
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Tax History for 1236 Benjamin Ave SE

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$3,333
9%
$152,400
24%
2021
$3,066
—
$122,900
15%
2021
$3,066
22%
$107,200
11%
2019
$2,515
—
$96,200
8%
2019
$2,515
—
$88,900
10%
2019
$2,515
40%
$80,700
16%
2016
$1,792
1%
$69,800
8%
2017
$1,771
6%
$64,500
7%
2015
$1,667
—
$60,500
9%
2015
$1,667
3%
$55,600
12%
2014
$1,625
5%
$49,800
-4%
2012
$1,546
—
$52,100
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1236 Benjamin Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 (MLS# 26038016) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 1236 Benjamin Avenue SE is currently listed for $399,900 and was received on July 23, 2026. Want to learn more about 1236 Benjamin Avenue SE? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Grand Rapids? You can browse all Grand Rapids real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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