$399,900
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
MLS# 26052040
3 beds | 3 baths | 1136 sqft
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Property Description
Welcome to 38 Benjamin Ave NE—a show-stopping Fulton Heights/Midtown Craftsman where timeless 1920s architecture meets extensive designer renovations and modernized mechanicals. Inside, enjoy refinished hardwoods, a professional paint job throughout, leaded-glass built-ins, and a designer kitchen with full subway tile and stainless apron sink. The rare 2.5-bath layout offers a convenient half bath on the main, an upper rare spa-like retreat with clawfoot soaking tub and custom walk-in shower, plus a finished lower level with a second full bath—ideal for a private living suite, rec room, or home office. Mechanical peace of mind: brand-new water heater, 2026 200-amp electrical upgrade with garage subpanel, new replacement windows, 2020 furnace, central A/C, PEX plumbing, and 2019 roof.
Details
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Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Fulton and Fountain
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: City of Grand Rapids
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 352.02
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 42*110
Road Frontage: 42
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: No
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 8
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1586
SqFt Above Grade: 1136
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 450
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 218
Building Total SqFt: 1804
Total Beds Above Grade: 2
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 2
School District: Grand Rapids
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.11
Lot Square Footage: 4792
Year Built: 1909
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2
Half Baths: 1
Total Baths: 3
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 74794
SEV: 127800
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 3796.03
Tax Year: 2026
Homestead %: 0
Spec Assessment & Type: none known
Zoning: Residential
Tax ID #: 41-14-29-257-010
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Welcome to 38 Benjamin Ave NE—a show-stopping Fulton Heights/Midtown Craftsman where timeless 1920s architecture meets extensive designer renovations and modernized mechanicals. Inside, enjoy refinished hardwoods, a professional paint job throughout, leaded-glass built-ins, and a designer kitchen with full subway tile and stainless apron sink. The rare 2.5-bath layout offers a convenient half bath on the main, an upper rare spa-like retreat with clawfoot soaking tub and custom walk-in shower, plus a finished lower level with a second full bath—ideal for a private living suite, rec room, or home office. Mechanical peace of mind: brand-new water heater, 2026 200-amp electrical upgrade with garage subpanel, new replacement windows, 2020 furnace, central A/C, PEX plumbing, and 2019 roof.
Legal: LOT 112* N W NORTHROP S FULTON & FULLER ST ADDITION
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
Gas Dryer Hookup: 1
In Basement: 1
Sink: 1
Exterior Material
Vinyl Siding: 1
Wood Siding: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Shingle: 1
Parking Features
Detached: 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: 568
Total Baths Above Grade: 2
Main Rooms
Main Half Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 568
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Bedrooms: 1
Basement Full Baths: 1
Basement Finished SQFT: 450
Total Basement SQFT: 668
Driveway
Paved: 1
Substructure
Daylight: 1
Windows
Replacement: 1
Additional Items
Basement Finished: 1
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Appliances
Oven: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Water Heater
Natural Gas: 1
Fencing
Fenced Back: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Porch(es): 1
Covered: 1
Flooring
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Architectural Style
Traditional: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Location Property Info
County: Kent
Street #: 38
Street Name: Benjamin
Suffix: Avenue
Post Direction: NE
State: MI
Zip Code: 49503
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $399,900
Current Price: $399,900
Listing Date: 2026-09-30
Property Features
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup; In Basement; Sink
Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding; Wood Siding
Roofing: Composition; Shingle
Windows: Replacement
Substructure: Daylight
Lot Description: Sidewalk
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected
Additional Items: Basement Finished; Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances: Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Water Heater: Natural Gas
Fencing: Fenced Back
Flooring: Tile; Wood
Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Porch(es)
Parking Features: Detached
Architectural Style: Traditional
Driveway: Paved
Street Type: Paved; Public
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; MSHDA; VA Loan
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
Out back, a rare oversized 2-stall garage with service door opens to a massive concrete courtyard and turnaround pad. Walkable to Fulton Street Farmers Market, Aquinas, Medical Mile, and Downtown!
Room Information
| Room Name | Level |
| Kitchen | Main |
| Dining Area | |
| Living Room | Main |
| Bedroom 2 | Upper |
| Bedroom 3 | Upper |
| Bedroom 4 |
Lead Based Paint 
Listing Office: Blueprint Properties LLC
Listing Agent: Mark Blashkiw
Last Updated: October - 10 - 2026
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