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1908 Benjamin Ave, Kalamazoo, MI, 49008

$525,000

Home List Price

$6,234*

Closing Credit

5 Bedrooms
3 Full Baths, 1 Partial
3,643 SqFt
$144/SqFt
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1908 Benjamin Ave, Kalamazoo$525,000

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$6,234*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingAttached
Attached Garage2 spaces
Year Built1939
HeatingForced Air, Hot Water
CoolingCeiling Fan(s)
FireplaceFamily Room, Living Room
MLS #24050398
Lot Size0.50 Acres
StatusActive

About 1908 Benjamin Ave

Welcome to 1908 Benjamin Avenue. A Winchell classic with private ½ acre hilltop setting, unusual design with 2 1/2 stories facing Benjamin Ave and 1 ½ stories facing Sheffield Dr, offering over 3,600 sq ft including private in-law apartment with separate entrance. Exceptional architectural detail throughout - moldings, trim, windows, doors, hardwood floors, and plaster construction. Open foyer and stairway, living room with fireplace and built-in bookshelves, large remodeled open kitchen with center island, gas range and double oven. formal dining room, family room with built - in bookshelves and French doors opening to patio. Main floor primary suite with dressing room, sitting room/nursery and remodeled full bath with separate tub and shower. Two spacious family bedrooms with remodeled shared bath, in-law apartment features living room with fireplace flanked by bookshelves, dining area, updated kitchen with new range, countertops, sink and 2 bedrooms with full bath. 2 car garage with attached workshop/potting room, beautiful heated patio and heated stairway to garage. Covered front porch, new aggregate concrete front walkway and front step, professionally landscaped yard with numerous plantings and sprinkler system. Walk to Winchell Elementary School, Woods Lake, Oakwood Plaza and WMU. Minutes from downtown. Kalamazoo Promise qualified.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Stories: 3
  • Living Area: 3,643 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
  • Office Phone: (269) 342-5600
  • Listing Agent: Tom K Kocher

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Dryer, Double Oven, Disposal
  • Basement: No
  • Interior: Ceiling Fan(s), WhirlPool Tub, Kitchen Island, Pantry
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedroom Count: 5

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking: Attached

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Wooded
  • Lot Size: 0.50 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air, Hot Water
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Winchell Ave. to Sheffield Dr, North on Sheffield Dr. to private drive, North on private dr. to house.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $525,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $144/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $6,216
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

See how this home compares to others in Kalamazoo, MI.

Med. Sold Price

$227.3K

Med. Price/SqFt

$172

Avg. Days On Market

28

# of Sold Homes

132

1908 Benjamin Ave vs Kalamazoo

51 DAYS ON ROCKET

+23 Days

$525,000

+$297.6K More

$144/SqFt

-$28 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $297.6K more than the Median Sold Price and $28/SqFt less than other homes in Kalamazoo, MI.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Number: #24050398

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
  • Office Phone: (269) 342-5600
  • Listing Agent: Tom K Kocher

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$6,216$126,300
2020$5,938$120,100
2019$5,938$113,400
2018 - $111,400
2017 - $109,100

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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5
/10
  • Winchell Elementary School

  • 2316 Winchell Ave

  • 0.52 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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4
/10
  • Woods Lake Elementary School

  • 3215 Oakland Dr

  • 1.00 miles

  • Public Magnet Grades KG-5

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5
/10
  • El Sol Elementary School

  • 604 W Vine St

  • 1.26 miles

  • Public Magnet Grades KG-5

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $66,745. Most Kalamazoo, MI residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 1908 Benjamin Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 1908 Benjamin Ave property is $525,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 1908 Benjamin Ave is a house located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49008.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 1908 Benjamin Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $6,216 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 1908 Benjamin Ave has 5 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 1908 Benjamin Ave is 3,643 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 1908 Benjamin Ave is 1939.

Rocket HomesMichiganKalamazoo CountyKalamazoo490081908 Benjamin Ave

This home is located at 1908 Benjamin Ave in Kalamazoo, MI and zip code 49008 in the Oakland / Winchell neighborhood. This 3,643 square foot home, which was built in 1939, sits on a 0.50 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 24, 2024 and is currently priced at $525,000.

Kalamazoo, MI housing market in October 2024 saw over 38 listings sold above listed price, more than 29 sold at listed price and over 65 sold below. The number of homes for sale in Kalamazoo, MI increased by 5.7% between September 2024 and October 2024. While the average time on the market in October 2024 was 28 days, the median list price was $227,301.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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