1236 Benjamin Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506

New Listing
$399,900
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,512 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,011 Status: Active
Current Price: $399,900 List Date: 7/23/2026 Last Modified: 7/23/2026

Overview

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! No offers to be reviewed prior to Tuesday 7/28 at 12pm.

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Listing Details MLS# 26038016

Location Property Info

County
Kent
Street #
1236
Street Name
Benjamin
Suffix
Avenue
Post Direction
SE
State
MI
Zip Code
49506
Zip (4)
3227

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
0.14
Lot Square Footage
6011
Lot Dimensions
50 x 120
Year Built
1935
Road Frontage
50
Garage Y/N
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Fireplace
Yes
Total Fireplaces
Yes
Income Property
No
Total Rooms AG
9
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
2136
SqFt Above Grade
1512
Below Grade Finished SqFt
800
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
88
Building Total SqFt
2400
Total Beds Above Grade
3
Total Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
Yes
Total Baths
3
Main Level Primary
No
Stories
2
School District
Grand Rapids
Association YN
No
Waterfront
No
Basement
Yes

Tax Info

Tax ID #
41-18-05-203-010
Taxable Value
108700
SEV
159600
For Tax Year
2026
Seller's Annual Property Tax
3540.99
Tax Year
2025
Homestead %
100
Spec Assessment & Type
N/A
Zoning
Res

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N
No

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

More Information

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms
2
Upper Full Baths
Yes
Upper Level Square Feet
624
Total Baths Above Grade
2

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms
Yes
Main Half Baths
Yes
Main Level SQFT
888

Basement Rooms

Basement Bedrooms
2
Basement Full Baths
Yes
Basement Finished SQFT
800
Total Basement SQFT
888

Manufactured

Manufactured Y/N
No

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
Benjamin & Hall
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Municipality
City of Grand Rapids

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
264.48

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
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! No offers to be reviewed prior to Tuesday 7/28 at 12pm.
Legal
LOT 72* UNDERWOOD' S ADDITION

Lot Description

Sidewalk
Yes

Street Type

Paved
Yes
Public
Yes

Utilities Attached

Natural Gas Connected
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Terms Available

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
MSHDA
Yes
VA Loan
Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown
Yes

Laundry Features

In Basement
Yes

Exterior Material

Aluminum Siding
Yes

Roofing

Composition
Yes

Parking Features

Detached
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT
0
Total Lower SQFT
0

Driveway

Paved
Yes

Substructure

Daylight
Yes
Full
Yes

Windows

Replacement
Yes
Screens
Yes

Kitchen Features

Center Island
Yes
Eating Area
Yes

Fireplace

Living Room
Yes
Wood Burning
Yes

Additional Items

Basement Finished
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Window Treatments
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Oven
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Fencing

Fenced Back
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Patio
Yes

Flooring

Carpet
Yes
Ceramic Tile
Yes
Wood
Yes

Architectural Style

Other
Yes

Possession

See Remarks
Yes

Property Features

Laundry Features: In Basement Exterior Material: Aluminum Siding Roofing: Composition Windows: Replacement; Screens Substructure: Daylight; Full Lot Description: Sidewalk Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected Kitchen Features: Center Island; Eating Area Fireplace: Living Room; Wood Burning Additional Items: Basement Finished; Garage Door Opener; Window Treatments Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Central Air Fencing: Fenced Back Flooring: Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Wood Patio and Porch Features: Patio Parking Features: Detached; Garage Door Opener Architectural Style: Other Driveway: Paved Street Type: Paved; Public Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; MSHDA; VA Loan Possession: See Remarks Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Room NameRemarks
Kitchen
Dining RoomFormal
Family Room
Living Room
Recreation
Den
Laundry
Primary Bedroom
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 4
Bedroom 5
IDX
Listing Office: Five Star Real Estate (Eastown)
Listing Agent: Jennifer Velderman
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: July - 23 - 2026
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