$5,343 Closing Credit¹
#25022820, Tom K Kocher, Maureen Kelly, Listing office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
$475,000 List price
1917 Benjamin Ave Kalamazoo, MI 49008
$5,641
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
2,304 sqft
0.3 acres
$206 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1917 Benjamin Ave
Beautiful Winchell contemporary with private hill side setting, in exceptional condition throughout, custom-built in 1968, designed by Kellogg and Kiefer architects, spacious floor plan with over 2,300 sq ft, large open foyer, dramatic living room with fireplace, built-in bookshelves and wall of windows to take in the view, formal dining room with sliders to private patio, renovated kitchen with refinished cabinetry, high-end appliances and pantry, primary suite with door to balcony and adjacent dressing room with built-in cabinetry, remodeled primary bath with double vanity, 2nd main floor bedroom/den, lower level family room with fireplace and built-in bookshelves, 3rd bedroom with adjacent remodeled bath, dumb waiter, updated furnace and central air, wool carpeting throughoutprofessionally landscaped yard with sprinkling system, paver patio, walkways and steps. Walk to Winchell School, Woods Lake, Oakwood Plaza, D&W and WMU. Minutes from downtown. Kalamazoo Promise.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,304 sqft
Lot size0.32 Acres
Year built1968
ParkingAsphalt, Attached, Garage Door Opener
MLS #66025030427
Attached garage2 spaces
FireplaceFamily Room, Living Room
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Range, Washer
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
- Interior: Pantry, Vaulted Ceilings, Window Treatments
- Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Asphalt, Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Exterior: Balcony, Garden
- Architectural Style: Contemporary
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $475,000
- Price/SqFt: $206
- Annual Tax Amount: $5,269
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Sprinklers, Wooded
- Directions: Oakland Dr to Benjamin Ave, Benjamin Ave to house.
- Year Built: 1968
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 2,304 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.32 Acres
- MLS Number: 66025030427
- MLS Name: Greater Kalamazoo Association of REALTORS
- Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
- Office Phone: (269) 342-5600
- Listing Agent: Tom K Kocher
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $175,100 | $5,269 |
| 2023 | $154,100 | $5,269 |
| 2022 | $140,200 | $5,837 |
| 2021 | $130,400 | $5,527 |
| 2020 | $126,200 | $5,269 |
| 2019 | $119,000 | $5,269 |
| 2018 | $107,300 | $- |
| 2017 | $105,100 | $- |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Winchell Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.5 mi
•2316 Winchell Ave
4
Woods Lake Elementary School
Public Magnet KG-5
0.9 mi
•3215 Oakland Dr
5
El Sol Elementary School
Public Magnet KG-5
1.3 mi
•604 W Vine St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $66,745. The majority of Kalamazoo, MI residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
27%
<35k
50%
35k-100k
19%
100k-200k
4%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
37%
Single, No Kids
8%
Single, with Kids
34%
Married, No Kids
21%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
14%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
16%
18-34 yrs old
48%
35-64 yrs old
15%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Skiing/snowboarding
Tennis- Men's Tennis
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom
IKEA
Bloomingdales
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
California Pizza Kitchen
Chipotle
Bonefish Grill
What do the neighbors drive?
BMW
Jeep
Lexus
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
Alternative
News
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1917 Benjamin Ave
The listing price of 1917 Benjamin Ave property is $475,000.
The property 1917 Benjamin Ave is a house located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49008.
Active Listing: 1917 Benjamin Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1917 Benjamin Ave are: Winchell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Woods Lake Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), El Sol Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Paramount Charter Academy (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Linden Grove Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Phoenix Alternative High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Kalamazoo Covenant Academy (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $5,269 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 1917 Benjamin Ave has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 1917 Benjamin Ave is 2,304 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1917 Benjamin Ave is 1968.
This home is located at 1917 Benjamin Ave in Kalamazoo, MI and zip code 49008 in the Oakland / Winchell neighborhood. This 2,304 square foot home, which was built in 1968, sits on a 0.32 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 24, 2025 and is currently priced at $475,000.
Over 47 listings were sold over their listed price in May 2025 in Kalamazoo, MI. In the same period over 54 listings were sold below the listed price and 37 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Kalamazoo, MI increased by 16.5% between April and May 2025. In May 2025 median list price was $233,257 and the average listing age was 23 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.