1236 Benjamin Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 (MLS# 26038016)


$399,900
1236 Benjamin Avenue SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
MLS# 26038016
5 beds  |  3 baths  |  1512 sqft


Street view
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Street view Street view Side view Side view + garage Front door Entryway Front door entry Living room Wood burning fireplace Wooden mantel Hearth original tile Living room Living room Living room Entryway + dining Dining Dining + kithen Kitchen Wood countertop - island Kitchen Floating shelves Kitchen Kitchen Kitchen sink Ceiling detail Kitchen Kitchen Stove Kitchen detail Main level bedroom Main level bedroom Primary bedroom upstairs Primary bedroom upstairs Primary bedroom upstairs Upstairs hallway Bedroom 3 upstairs Bedroom 3 upstairs Bedroom 3 upstairs Full bath upstairs Half bath main floor Bedroom 4 - basement Bedroom 4 - basement Basement full bath Bedroom 5 - basement Bedroom 5 - basement Basement living space Laundry Back door to patio Back door entry Back view Back view Backyard Patio Back of home + garage Garage side view Patio 2 Stall garage
Open House (07/26/2026 - 12:00 am - 2:00 pm)

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

Details
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
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 50 x 120
Road Frontage: 50
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 1
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
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
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 2
School District: Grand Rapids
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.14
Lot Square Footage: 6011
Year Built: 1935
Total Bedrooms: 5
Full Baths: 2
Half Baths: 1
Total Baths: 3
Tax Info
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
Tax ID #: 41-18-05-203-010
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
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: No
Lot Description
Sidewalk: 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Utilities Attached
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
MSHDA: 1
VA Loan: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Laundry Features
In Basement: 1
Exterior Material
Aluminum Siding: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Parking Features
Detached: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Air Conditioning
Central Air: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 2
Upper Full Baths: 1
Upper Level Square Feet: 624
Total Baths Above Grade: 2
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 1
Main Half Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 888
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Bedrooms: 2
Basement Full Baths: 1
Basement Finished SQFT: 800
Total Basement SQFT: 888
Manufactured
Manufactured Y/N: No
Driveway
Paved: 1
Substructure
Daylight: 1
Full: 1
Windows
Replacement: 1
Screens: 1
Kitchen Features
Center Island: 1
Eating Area: 1
Fireplace
Living Room: 1
Wood Burning: 1
Additional Items
Basement Finished: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Window Treatments: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Oven: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Fencing
Fenced Back: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Patio: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Ceramic Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Architectural Style
Other: 1
Possession
See Remarks: 1
Location Property Info
County: Kent
Street #: 1236
Street Name: Benjamin
Suffix: Avenue
Post Direction: SE
State: MI
Zip Code: 49506
Zip (4): 3227
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $399,900
Current Price: $399,900
Listing Date: 2026-07-23
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 Name Remarks
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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