38 Benjamin Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

New Listing

$399,900

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,136 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 4,792 Status: Active

Current Price: $399,900 List Date: 9/30/2026 Last Modified: 9/30/2026

Overview

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.

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!

Listing Details MLS# 26052040

Location Property Info

County: Kent
Street #: 38
Street Name: Benjamin
Suffix: Avenue
Post Direction: NE
State: MI
Zip Code: 49503

General Property Info

New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.11
Lot Square Footage: 4792
Lot Dimensions: 42*110
Year Built: 1909
Road Frontage: 42
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: No
Income Property: No
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
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2
Half Baths: Yes
Total Baths: 3
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 2
School District: Grand Rapids
Association YN: No
Waterfront: No

Tax Info

Tax ID #: 41-14-29-257-010
Taxable Value: 74794
SEV: 127800
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 3796.03
Tax Year: 2026
Spec Assessment & Type: none known
Zoning: Residential

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms: 2
Upper Full Baths: Yes
Upper Level Square Feet: 568
Total Baths Above Grade: 2

More Information

Main Rooms

Main Half Baths: Yes
Main Level SQFT: 568

Basement Rooms

Basement Bedrooms: Yes
Basement Full Baths: Yes
Basement Finished SQFT: 450
Total Basement SQFT: 668

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

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Kitchen	Main
Dining Area
Living Room	Main
Bedroom 2	Upper
Bedroom 3	Upper
Bedroom 4

Documents

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Listing Office: Blueprint Properties LLC

Listing Agent: Mark Blashkiw

Last Updated: September - 30 - 2026

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