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$359,900
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
MLS# 26041395
3 beds | 2 baths | 1315 sqft
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Property Description
Open House Wednesday 5:00-7:00pm - Charming Brick Cape Cod with Backyard Oasis on a Double Corner Lot! Welcome home to this beautifully updated brick home offering approximately 1,450 square feet above grade, plus a finished lower level, all situated on a spacious double corner lot. This move-in-ready home combines timeless character with thoughtful updates and an incredible outdoor retreat. Step inside to find refinished hardwood floors, a beautifully remodeled kitchen, and two completely updated bathrooms. Two fireplaces, creating the perfect atmosphere for relaxing or entertaining throughout the year. The outside truly shines. The private, fully fenced backyard is your own personal oasis, featuring a stunning in-ground salt water swimming pool with a brand-new liner installed in September 2025. The landscaped yard is filled with carefully selected perennials designed to provide colorful blooms all summer long, creating a picturesque setting from spring through fall.
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Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Merritt St & Marshall Ave
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: City of Grand Rapids
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 273.69
Ownership Type: Private Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 84.9x125x76.4x125.28
Road Frontage: 84
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 2
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 7
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1891
SqFt Above Grade: 1315
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 576
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 258
Building Total SqFt: 2282
Total Beds Above Grade: 3
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 2
School District: Grand Rapids
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.23
Lot Square Footage: 10019
Year Built: 1948
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2
Total Baths: 2
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 58525
SEV: 147000
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 1993
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: N/A
Zoning: Res
Tax ID #: 41-18-08-101-029
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Open House Wednesday 5:00-7:00pm - Charming Brick Cape Cod with Backyard Oasis on a Double Corner Lot! Welcome home to this beautifully updated brick home offering approximately 1,450 square feet above grade, plus a finished lower level, all situated on a spacious double corner lot. This move-in-ready home combines timeless character with thoughtful updates and an incredible outdoor retreat. Step inside to find refinished hardwood floors, a beautifully remodeled kitchen, and two completely updated bathrooms. Two fireplaces, creating the perfect atmosphere for relaxing or entertaining throughout the year. The outside truly shines. The private, fully fenced backyard is your own personal oasis, featuring a stunning in-ground salt water swimming pool with a brand-new liner installed in September 2025. The landscaped yard is filled with carefully selected perennials designed to provide colorful blooms all summer long, creating a picturesque setting from spring through fall.
Legal: LOTS 94 & 95 * FAIRFAX ADDITION
Lot Description
Corner Lot: 1
Sidewalk: 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Utilities Attached
Cable Connected: 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
In Basement: 1
Exterior Material
Brick: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Parking Features
Detached: 1
Garage Door Opener: 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: 1
Upper Level Square Feet: 478
Total Baths Above Grade: 1
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 2
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 837
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Full Baths: 1
Basement Finished SQFT: 576
Total Basement SQFT: 832
Driveway
Concrete: 1
Substructure
Full: 1
Pool
In Ground: 1
Outdoor: 1
Kitchen Features
Eating Area: 1
Fireplace
Living Room: 1
Recreation Room: 1
Additional Items
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Water Heater
Natural Gas: 1
Exterior Features
Gazebo: 1
Fencing
Fenced Back: 1
Full: 1
Privacy: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Patio: 1
Deck: 1
Flooring
Wood: 1
Landscape
Garden Area: 1
Shrubs/Hedges: 1
Architectural Style
Bungalow: 1
Cape Cod: 1
Traditional: 1
Possession
Close Plus 30 Days: 1
Location Property Info
County: Kent
Street #: 857
Street Name: Merritt
Suffix: Street
Post Direction: SE
State: MI
Zip Code: 49507
Zip (4): 3343
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $359,900
Current Price: $359,900
Listing Date: 2026-08-07
Remarks Misc
Directions: GPS
Property Features
Laundry Features: In Basement
Exterior Material: Brick
Roofing: Composition
Substructure: Full
Lot Description: Corner Lot; Sidewalk
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; Natural Gas Connected
Kitchen Features: Eating Area
Fireplace: Living Room; Recreation Room
Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); Garage Door Opener
Appliances: Dishwasher; Range; Refrigerator
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Water Heater: Natural Gas
Exterior Features: Gazebo
Fencing: Fenced Back; Full; Privacy
Flooring: Wood
Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio
Landscape: Garden Area; Shrubs/Hedges
Pool: In Ground; Outdoor
Parking Features: Detached; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Front
Architectural Style: Bungalow; Cape Cod; Traditional
Driveway: Concrete
Street Type: Paved
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; MSHDA; VA Loan
Possession: Close Plus 30 Days
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
Whether you're hosting pool parties, enjoying quiet evenings, or gardening, this backyard is sure to impress. Additional highlights include a newer two-stall detached garage, upgraded with a 200-amp electrical service and new electrical panel at the time of construction, providing plenty of power for today's needs. The home also features a 35-year shingle roof, offering long-term peace of mind. Furnace and AC Unit are only about 6 months old. Quartz counter tops in kitchen and newer appliances. With its desirable brick exterior, extensive updates, exceptional outdoor living space, and sought-after double corner lot, this is a home that checks all the boxes. Homes like this don't come along often—schedule your private showing today before it's gone!
Room Information
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Listing Office: Full Circle Realty
Listing Agent: Daniel E DeWard
Last Updated: August - 13 - 2026
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