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$475,000
1908 Benjamin Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
5beds
3,643sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1939
0.5 Acres Lot
$478,600 Zestimate®
$130/sqft
$3,190 Estimated rent
Home value
$478,600
$421,000 - $546,000
$3,190/mo
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What's special
Welcome to 1908 Benjamin Avenue. A Winchell classic with private ½ acre hilltop setting, unique 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.
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: April 18, 2025 at 01:28pm
Listed by:
Tom K Kocher 269-599-4130,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
Bought with:
Marissa Harrington
Keller Williams- Portage St
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 25001609
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Hot Water
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Kitchen, Lower Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Center Island, Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Storms, Skylight(s), Screens, Replacement, Bay/Bow, Window Treatments
- Basement: Slab
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,568
- Total interior livable area: 3,643 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 3
Lot
- Size: 0.50 Acres
- Dimensions: 103 x 199
- Features: Wooded, Ground Cover, Shrubs/Hedges
Details
- Parcel number: 0629232001
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
- Water: Public, Extra Well
- Utilities for property: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Kalamazoo
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/18/2025 | Sold | $475,000-4%$130/sqft |
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| 3/14/2025 | Pending sale | $495,000$136/sqft |
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| 3/6/2025 | Price change | $495,000-2.9%$136/sqft |
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| 1/14/2025 | Price change | $509,900-2.9%$140/sqft |
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| 10/21/2024 | Price change | $525,000-4.5%$144/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,234 +4.8% | $176,300 +4.6% |
| 2024 | $6,903 | $168,600 +13.3% |
| 2023 | -- | $148,800 +9.7% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Oakland-Winchell
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Winchell Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Maple Street Magnet School For The ArtsGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10Loy Norrix High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.9 mi

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