2205 Benjamin Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49008

$300,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,976 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,231 Status: Sold
Current Price: $300,000 List Date: 4/29/2022 Last Modified: 9/09/2026

Overview

Description

Did you ever want to live in a castle? ''The Castle'' is the name the neighbors have given this beautiful all brick home with a turret and wide spiral staircase. This distinctive property located in one of Kalamazoo's most desirable locations. All the main rooms are open and generously sized. Upstairs you'll find 3 bedrooms, a full bath, walk-in closet - all joined by a spacious landing. On the main floor you'll find a half-bath and kitchen. The dining and living room are spacious. Off the dining room there is a great sunroom/office. Hardwood floors and a gas fire place add to the warmth of this beautiful Tudor home. Full basement, oversized garage, milk door, and small decorative pond at the rear of the property. Newer HE furnace. New owner will likely do some updating. Sold AS-IS.

Supplements: Egress window in basement. Living space could be added there, including another bedroom.

Listing Details MLS# 22015282

Location Property Info

County
Kalamazoo
Street #
2205
Street Name
Benjamin
Suffix
Avenue
State
MI
Zip Code
49008

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
0.17
Lot Square Footage
7231
Lot Dimensions
127 x 57
Year Built
1928
Road Frontage
57
Garage Y/N
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Fireplace
Yes
Total Fireplaces
Yes
Income Property
No
Total Rooms AG
8
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
1976
SqFt Above Grade
1976
Total Beds Above Grade
3
Total Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
Yes
Half Baths
Yes
Total Baths
2
Main Level Primary
No
Stories
2
School District
Kalamazoo
Waterfront
No

Tax Info

Tax ID #
0629278002
Taxable Value
103463
SEV
136800
For Tax Year
2021
Seller's Annual Property Tax
5137
Tax Year
2021
Homestead %
100
Spec Assessment & Type
None known
Zoning
RS-5

Remarks Misc

Directions
Take Oakland Drive to Benjamin and turn West. House on right.

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date
2022-05-04
Sold Date
2022-05-27
Sold Price/SqFt
151.82

More Information

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms
3
Upper Full Baths
Yes
Upper Level Square Feet
933
Total Baths Above Grade
2

Main Rooms

Main Half Baths
Yes
Main Level SQFT
1043

Basement Rooms

Total Basement SQFT
1043

Property Features

Exterior Material: Brick Roofing: Composition Substructure: Full Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected Fireplace: Gas Log Appliances: Oven; Refrigerator Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Water Heater: Natural Gas Landscape: Decor Pond; Underground Sprinkler Parking Features: Detached Architectural Style: Tudor Driveway: Asphalt Street Type: Public Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Room NameLengthWidthLevel
Primary Bedroom14.0012.00Upper
Bedroom 213.0012.00Upper
Bedroom 312.0010.50Upper
Bathroom 110.507.00
Living Room22.0014.50Main
Dining Room13.5012.00Main
Office12.009.00Main
Kitchen16.009.50Main

Documents

IDX
Listing Office: ERA Reardon Realty
Listing Agent: Ron D Wells
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: September - 09 - 2026
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