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$235,000
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
MLS# 26043605
3 beds | 2 baths | 1405 sqft

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Property Description
*Offer Deadline: Tuesday, 8/25 at 3pm. This unique, charming Victorian has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, gorgeous original woodwork, and is full of character with colorful creative flair throughout. Located minutes from downtown in the vibrant Madison Area neighborhood, walking distance to parks and schools, and with scooter parking just at the end of the block. This house has incredible bones and a spacious layout, with original woodwork and staircase, tall ceilings, original hardwood floors, and a huge bay window for beautiful light in the living room. It also has a refinished, screened in porch with newer windows. The main level has an office or bedroom, and the second level has two additional bedrooms including a large primary bedroom with both a walk-in closet (currently used as a dressing room) plus a second closet.
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Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Madison and MLK
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: City of Grand Rapids
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 167.26
Ownership Type: Private Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 40 x 102
Road Frontage: 40
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Fireplace: No
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 6
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1405
SqFt Above Grade: 1405
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 628
Building Total SqFt: 2033
Total Beds Above Grade: 3
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 2
School District: Grand Rapids
Elementary School: Campus Elementary School
High School: Ottawa Hills High School
Middle School: Ottawa Hills High School
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.09
Lot Square Footage: 4095
Year Built: 1885
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 1
Half Baths: 1
Total Baths: 2
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 59327
SEV: 103800
For Tax Year: 2026
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 2041
Tax Year: 2026
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: N/A
Zoning: TN
Tax ID #: 41-14-31-403-006
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: *Offer Deadline: Tuesday, 8/25 at 3pm. This unique, charming Victorian has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, gorgeous original woodwork, and is full of character with colorful creative flair throughout. Located minutes from downtown in the vibrant Madison Area neighborhood, walking distance to parks and schools, and with scooter parking just at the end of the block. This house has incredible bones and a spacious layout, with original woodwork and staircase, tall ceilings, original hardwood floors, and a huge bay window for beautiful light in the living room. It also has a refinished, screened in porch with newer windows. The main level has an office or bedroom, and the second level has two additional bedrooms including a large primary bedroom with both a walk-in closet (currently used as a dressing room) plus a second closet.
Legal: PART OF LOT 3 BLK 2 COM AT NW COR OF SD LOT TH E 102.7 FT S 39 2/3 FT W 102.7 FT N TO BEG* FRALICK S ADDITION
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: No
Lot Description
Sidewalk: 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Util Avail at Street
Electricity Available: 1
Storm Sewer: 1
Utilities Attached
Cable Connected: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
MSHDA: 1
VA Loan: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Laundry Features
Main Level: 1
Exterior Material
Vinyl Siding: 1
Wood Siding: 1
Roofing
Asphalt: 1
Shingle: 1
Parking Features
Detached: 1
Garage Faces Front: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Air Conditioning
Central Air: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 2
Upper Full Baths: 1
Upper Level Square Feet: 428
Total Baths Above Grade: 2
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 1
Main Half Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 977
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 628
Driveway
Concrete: 1
Paved: 1
Substructure
Michigan Basement: 1
Kitchen Features
Snack Bar: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Water Heater
Natural Gas: 1
Exterior Features
Scrn Porch: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Porch(es): 1
Enclosed: 1
Flooring
Ceramic Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Security Features
Security System: 1
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Architectural Style
Historic: 1
Traditional: 1
Victorian: 1
Possession
Close Plus 3 to 5 Days: 1
Location Property Info
County: Kent
Street #: 848
Street Name: Madison
Suffix: Avenue
Post Direction: SE
State: MI
Zip Code: 49507
Zip (4): 1283
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $235,000
Current Price: $235,000
Listing Date: 2026-08-19
Remarks Misc
Directions: Madison Ave and MLK- directly across from the Gerald R. Ford Academic Center.
Property Features
Laundry Features: Main Level
Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding; Wood Siding
Roofing: Asphalt; Shingle
Substructure: Michigan Basement
Lot Description: Sidewalk
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Connected
Util Avail at Street: Electricity Available; Storm Sewer
Kitchen Features: Snack Bar
Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Water Heater: Natural Gas
Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
Flooring: Ceramic Tile; Wood
Patio and Porch Features: Enclosed; Porch(es)
Security Features: Security System; Smoke Detector(s)
Parking Features: Detached; Garage Faces Front
Architectural Style: Historic; Traditional; Victorian
Driveway: Concrete; Paved
Street Type: Paved; Public
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; MSHDA; VA Loan
Possession: Close Plus 3 to 5 Days
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
There is also a large unfinished storage room off the primary that has been insulated and offers very functional storage or the option to finish for additional living space. The full bath has a stunning original clawfoot tub and has been updated with a cool vintage vanity. No going down into a dark basement to wash clothes in this house! A laundry stack with new washer & dryer was added in a bright space just off the kitchen in 2024. Hardwood floors have been refinished and attic access and insulation added. The main level living, dining, and office all feature picture rail- a horizontal decorative molding installed along the top of a wall that serves as a hanging system for framed artwork, mirrors, and other decorative items without damaging the wall surface. Instead of drilling into plaster, the rail supports the weight of the artwork via specialized hooks, allowing you to move pieces left, right, or adjust their height by changing the length of the hanging wire. With picture rail, you could change the layout of your artwork every day if you wanted to- without ever having to repair your plaster walls. House has ample off street parking and a one stall detached garage for the winter. Located just 2 blocks from Pleasant Park, including a wonderful playground, outdoor ping pong, and events such as Shakespeare in the Park; a quick scoot to all of Wealthy Street dining and shopping or to downtown Grand Rapids. Wealthy Street Bakery and Donkey Taqueria are just a 15 minute walk away. In addition to Pleasant Park, there is a brand new playground just across the street, a splash pad nearby, and a café on the corner. Easy expressway access at MLK! Located just 1.4 miles from MLK Park, Community Center, and pool; .7 miles from sought after Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center elementary school, 1 mile from Donkey Taqueria; .9 miles from Wealthy Street Bakery; .5 miles from the Frank Lloyd Wright Meyer May House; .3 miles from Pleasant Park; 1.1 miles from the Downtown Market; 1.5 miles from Maru Sushi; 1.7 miles from 8th Day Gym; 1.1 miles from Trinity Health; 1.1 miles from The Commons Restaurant; and 2.2 miles from the heart of Eastown. This property qualifies for 0% down and no PMI, as well as additional down payment assistance programs of up to $15K through various lenders. Contact Listing agent for details.
Listing Office: Five Star Real Estate (Eastown)
Listing Agent: Anna J Alvarez

Last Updated: August - 22 - 2026
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