1908 Benjamin Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49008

$549,900 Asking Price

5 beds
4 baths
3,643  sqft
Built in 1939

Welcome to 1908 Benjamin Avenue. A Winchell classic with private 1/2 acre hilltop setting, unusual design with 2 1/2 stories facing Benjamin Ave and 1 1/2 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 withremodeled 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.


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Jetted tub, Pantry, Window treatments
Appliances:
Disposal, Double oven, Dryer, Refrigerator, Range, Washer, Water softener owned
Laundry:
Gas dryer hookup, In kitchen, Lower level, Washer hookup
Flooring:
Carpet, CeramicTile, Tile, Wood
A/C:
Ceiling fans
Heating:
Forced air, Hot water, Natural gas
Fireplace:
Family room, Living room, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 3

Exterior

General:
Garden, Fountain
Style:
Traditional
Other Structures:
Patio, Porch
Parking:
Asphalt, Attached, Garage door opener, Paved

Construction

Roofing:
Composition
Windows:
Bay windows, Screens, Skylights, Storm windows
General:
Block, Wood siding, Slab

Location

Originating MLS:
Greater Kalamazoo Association of REALTORS
School District:
Kalamazoo
County:
Kalamazoo

Lot

Zoning:
12002 PART OF NE 1/4 SEC 29-2-11 COM AT SW COR OAKLAND HILLS NO 1; TH N 19DEG 52MIN E 19.82FT; TH N 25DEG 26MIN E 69.48FT FOR BEG; TH N 25DEG 26MIN E 103.83FT TO SE COR OAKLAND HILLS NO 2; TH N 88DEG 22MIN W ALG SLY LI SD ADDITION 206.83FT TO WLY LI OF A PRIVATE DRIVE; TH SWLY ALG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT (RADIUS = 443.47FT) A DIST OF 99.35FT; TH S 88DEG 22MIN E 193.09FT TO BEG RESERVING THE WLY 25FT, 0629232001

Utilities

Utilities:
Cable available, Cable connected, Electricity available, Natural gas available, Natural gas connected, Phone connected, Sewer connected
Water:
Public, Waterat street
Sewer:
Public sewer, Sewer at street, Storm drain

Financial

Source:
Greater Kalamazoo Association of REALTORS

This listing courtesy of:
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI, Tom K Kocher

About Kalamazoo, MI

Housing

Number of Units
72,865
Median Home Value
$168,003
Median Rent
$765

44.31% of housing units are renter occupied.

6.53% are vacant.

Commute

Car
70.73%
Public Transportation
1.89%
Walk to Work
2.94%
Work from Home
23.43%
Other
0.47%

The median travel time to work is 16 minutes.

People

Population
162,802
Median Age
34.80
Median Household Size
2.58

Education

High School
21.69%
Associate’s Degree
8.24%
Bachelor’s Degree
23.64%
Graduate Degree
16.05%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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