$255,000
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
MLS# 26032444
5 beds | 2 baths | 1278 sqft
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Property Description
Prepare to fall in love with this adorable, move-in-ready Cape Cod home that perfectly balances classic charm with modern convenience. Situated in a vibrant Grand Rapids neighborhood, this property offers an incredible amount of space, character, and hard-to-find outdoor amenities. Boasting five bedrooms and two full bathrooms, this home provides a flexible layout with plenty of room for a growing household, a dedicated home office, or guest accommodations. From its welcoming curb appeal to its cozy, efficient design, this classic Cape Cod exudes warmth the moment you step through the front door. The property features a fantastic outdoor setup with a fully fenced-in backyard that is ideal for pets, gardening, or entertaining. You can also say goodbye to parking woes, as this home includes a convenient garage positioned off the back, plus extra parking next to the garage for guests or additional vehicles.
Details
Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Butterworth and Park St
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: City of Grand Rapids
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 199.53
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 40x124
Road Frontage: 40
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: No
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 7
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1278
SqFt Above Grade: 1278
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 747
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 207
Building Total SqFt: 2316
Total Beds Above Grade: 3
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 2
School District: Grand Rapids
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.11
Lot Square Footage: 4966
Year Built: 1951
Total Bedrooms: 5
Full Baths: 2
Total Baths: 2
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 93581
SEV: 125200
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 3130.72
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: none
Zoning: Res
Tax ID #: 41-13-26-451-025
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Prepare to fall in love with this adorable, move-in-ready Cape Cod home that perfectly balances classic charm with modern convenience. Situated in a vibrant Grand Rapids neighborhood, this property offers an incredible amount of space, character, and hard-to-find outdoor amenities.
Boasting five bedrooms and two full bathrooms, this home provides a flexible layout with plenty of room for a growing household, a dedicated home office, or guest accommodations. From its welcoming curb appeal to its cozy, efficient design, this classic Cape Cod exudes warmth the moment you step through the front door.
The property features a fantastic outdoor setup with a fully fenced-in backyard that is ideal for pets, gardening, or entertaining. You can also say goodbye to parking woes, as this home includes a convenient garage positioned off the back, plus extra parking next to the garage for guests or additional vehicles.
Legal: LOT 39* LEYDEN PLAT
Lot Description
Level: 1
Sidewalk: 1
Street Type
Public: 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
VA Loan: 1
Laundry Features
In Basement: 1
Exterior Material
Aluminum Siding: 1
Brick: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Parking Features
Detached: 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: 244
Total Baths Above Grade: 1
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 2
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 1036
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Bedrooms: 2
Basement Full Baths: 1
Basement Finished SQFT: 744
Total Basement SQFT: 1036
Substructure
Full: 1
Additional Items
Basement Partially Finished: 1
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Humidifier: 1
Window Treatments: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Water Heater
Natural Gas: 1
Exterior Features
3 Season Room: 1
Fencing
Fenced Back: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Enclosed: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Vinyl: 1
Wood: 1
Architectural Style
Cape Cod: 1
Possession
Close Plus 30 Days: 1
Location Property Info
County: Kent
Street #: 227
Street Name: Leyden
Suffix: Avenue
Post Direction: SW
State: MI
Zip Code: 49504
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $255,000
Current Price: $255,000
Listing Date: 2026-06-27
Remarks Misc
Directions: S off 1200 Blk of Fulton on Garfield E on Park South on Leyden
Property Features
Laundry Features: In Basement
Exterior Material: Aluminum Siding; Brick
Roofing: Composition
Substructure: Full
Lot Description: Level; Sidewalk
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; Natural Gas Connected
Additional Items: Basement Partially Finished; Ceiling Fan(s); Humidifier; Window Treatments
Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Water Heater: Natural Gas
Exterior Features: 3 Season Room
Fencing: Fenced Back
Flooring: Carpet; Vinyl; Wood
Patio and Porch Features: Enclosed
Parking Features: Detached
Architectural Style: Cape Cod
Street Type: Public
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan
Possession: Close Plus 30 Days
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
Location is everything, and this home delivers the ultimate Grand Rapids lifestyle with close proximity to a fantastic array of local amenities. You are just minutes away from bustling downtown Grand Rapids dining, shopping, and nightlife. Beautiful local parks like Butterworth and Park Street are nearby, alongside recreation trails, local schools, grocery stores, and neighborhood favorite coffee shops. Plus, easy highway access ensures a quick commute anywhere in West Michigan.
Whether you are looking for your first home or searching for a spacious property near the heart of the city, 227 Leyden Ave SW is a must-see.
Listing Office: Eastbrook Realty
Listing Agent: Natalie E Rowlader
Last Updated: June - 28 - 2026
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