357 Benjamin Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 Property Records

Kent County property record for 357 Benjamin Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,750 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size	0.135 acres (5,881 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$220,000 (Jul 2014)
Tax Bill	$3,598 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2026 Line of Credit Feb 2018 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`41-14-29-455-027`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`41-14-29-455-027`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,750 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	970 sqft
Basement Area	780 sqft
Unfinished Basement	780 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1910
Effective Year Built	Effective 1910
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Lot Area	5,881 sqft (0.135 acres)
Lot Dimensions	134 ft deep x 44 ft wide
Garage Area	280 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	240 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	357 BENJAMIN AVE SE
City	GRAND RAPIDS
State	MI
Zip	49506-1601
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	TN-LDR
Legal Description	LOT 7* THOMAS BENJAMIN ADDITION
Legal Subdivision	THOMAS BENJAMIN ADD
Legal Lot Number	7
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Township / Civil Division	GRAND RAPIDS
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1006
Census Tract	2400

Owner

Source: Kent County records, as of May 28, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	357 BENJAMIN AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506-1601
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 15, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Feb 15, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 15, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 15, 2014 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 26, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201455156
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

May 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Recording Date	May 15, 2026
Property Address	357 BENJAMIN AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506-1601
Document Number	0000032144
Instrument Date	May 7, 2026
Instrument	202632144
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 12, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	357 BENJAMIN AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506-1601

Mortgage

Document Number	0000032144,
Date	May 15, 2026
Instrument	202632144

Lender

Name	MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	300 Months
Due	May 7, 2051

Interest

Rate	6.37%
Max Rate	-1%

February 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Property Address	357 BENJAMIN AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506-1601
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000011935
Date	Feb 15, 2018
Instrument	20180215-0011935

Lender

Name	THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
Type	Bank
Address	COLUMBUS, OH 43219

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2033

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of June 13, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Kent County
Municipality	Grand Rapids City
Unified School District	Grand Rapids Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,598.00 (+8.77%)	$212,100 (+25.21%)	$424,200 (+25.21%)
2023		$169,400	$338,800
2021	$3,308.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 1, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	GRAND RAPIDS serves 306,901 people · EPA ID MI0002790
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Aug 2025
Lead	7 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 944 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75

May also be available: Metronet, T-Mobile.

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