1236 Benjamin Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 - Photo 1

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$385,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
5 Beds
2 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
2,136 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage
Updated 7 days ago

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Property Description

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

Full Property Details for 1236 Benjamin Ave SE

General

Sold For: $385,000
Taxes: $3,540
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: SWMRIC_MLS
MLS ID: 26038016
Added to Site: 79 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

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
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
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
Sold by ReSIDE Grand Rapids, Samantha Garrett

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Schools

Schools serving 1236 Benjamin Ave SE

School District:Grand Rapids Public Schools

Name	Grades	Distance
Mulick Park Elementary School 1761 Rosewood Avenue Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49506	K-5	0.8 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	6-8	1.4 mi
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy 512 Division Avenue South, Grand Rapids, MI 49503	6-12	1.8 mi
City High Middle School 1720 Plainfield Avenue Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49505	7-12	3.8 mi
Ottawa Hills High School 2055 Rosewood Avenue Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49506	9-12	1.1 mi
Innovation Central High School 421 Fountain Street Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49503	9-12	2.1 mi
Blandford Nature Center 3143 Milo Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49534	6-	6.7 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1236 Benjamin Ave SE

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

9/30/2026

Sold

$385,000

-1.26%

MLS

8/10/2026

Price Reduced

$389,900

-2.5%

MLS

7/23/2026

Listed

$399,900

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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1236 Benjamin Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506