$1,299,900
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
MLS# 26038194
5 beds | 5 baths | 3308 sqft
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Open House (07/25/2026 - 9:00 am - 11:00 am)
Property Description
This property is a true real estate unicorn because it is a completely updated, turn-key masterpiece nestled right in the heart of Grand Rapids' historic Heritage Hill, blending 1890s charm with zero of the usual nineteenth-century headaches. It is practically unheard of to find a historic home with four finished floors that was taken down to the studs and meticulously reborn with all updated wiring, plumbing, and high-efficiency mechanicals and hvac, saving you the absolute joy of discovering antique pipes that leak behind old walls. Built originally for a local perfume magnate, this five-bedroom, five-bathroom estate is the most compelling resurrection story in the city. Today, it offers an exceptionally open floor plan tailored for modern entertaining, elegantly partitioned by two sets of pocket doors. Your guests will marvel at the soaring, ornate 1890s staircase before gravitating toward the chef's kitchen, boasting top-tier granite countertops, a custom hood vent, and an
Details
Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Wealthy St & Madison Ave
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: City of Grand Rapids
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 392.96
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 65' x 145'
Road Frontage: 65
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 1
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 15
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 4218
SqFt Above Grade: 3308
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 910
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 524
Building Total SqFt: 4742
Total Beds Above Grade: 5
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 3
School District: Grand Rapids
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.22
Lot Square Footage: 9409
Year Built: 1900
Total Bedrooms: 5
Full Baths: 3
Half Baths: 2
Total Baths: 5
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 143021
SEV: 347300
For Tax Year: 2026
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 7190.78
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 0
Spec Assessment & Type: None known
Zoning: Res
Tax ID #: 41-14-31-128-006
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: This property is a true real estate unicorn because it is a completely updated, turn-key masterpiece nestled right in the heart of Grand Rapids' historic Heritage Hill, blending 1890s charm with zero of the usual nineteenth-century headaches. It is practically unheard of to find a historic home with four finished floors that was taken down to the studs and meticulously reborn with all updated wiring, plumbing, and high-efficiency mechanicals and hvac, saving you the absolute joy of discovering antique pipes that leak behind old walls. Built originally for a local perfume magnate, this five-bedroom, five-bathroom estate is the most compelling resurrection story in the city. Today, it offers an exceptionally open floor plan tailored for modern entertaining, elegantly partitioned by two sets of pocket doors. Your guests will marvel at the soaring, ornate 1890s staircase before gravitating toward the chef's kitchen, boasting top-tier granite countertops, a custom hood vent, and an
Legal: S 4/5 OF LOT 19 BLK 2 & N 25.46 FT OF LOT 18 BLK 2* J PENNEY S ADDITION* BEING PART OF E 1/2 OF NW 1/4 SEC 31-7-11
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: No
Lot Description
Sidewalk: 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Utilities Attached
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
VA Loan: 1
Laundry Features
Main Level: 1
Upper Level: 1
Exterior Material
Wood Siding: 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: 4
Upper Full Baths: 2
Upper Level Square Feet: 1874
Total Baths Above Grade: 4
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 1
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Half Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 1434
Lower Rooms
Lower Half Baths: 1
Lower Finished SQFT: 910
Total Lower SQFT: 1434
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 0
Driveway
Concrete: 1
Substructure
Full: 1
Kitchen Features
Center Island: 1
Eating Area: 1
Snack Bar: 1
Fireplace
Living Room: 1
Additional Items
Basement Finished: 1
Appliances
Dryer: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Water Heater
Natural Gas: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Porch(es): 1
Covered: 1
Flooring
Other: 1
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Landscape
Garden Area: 1
Shrubs/Hedges: 1
Architectural Style
Victorian: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Location Property Info
County: Kent
Street #: 426
Street Name: Lafayette
Suffix: Avenue
Post Direction: SE
State: MI
Zip Code: 49503
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $1,299,900
Current Price: $1,299,900
Listing Date: 2026-07-24
Remarks Misc
Directions: From Wealthy Street, turn South onto Lafayette Avenue SE and the property will be on the left.
Property Features
Laundry Features: Main Level; Upper Level
Exterior Material: Wood Siding
Substructure: Full
Lot Description: Sidewalk
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected
Kitchen Features: Center Island; Eating Area; Snack Bar
Fireplace: Living Room
Additional Items: Basement Finished
Appliances: Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Water Heater: Natural Gas
Flooring: Other; Tile; Wood
Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Porch(es)
Landscape: Garden Area; Shrubs/Hedges
Parking Features: Detached; Garage Faces Front
Architectural Style: Victorian
Driveway: Concrete
Street Type: Paved; Public
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
oversized center island with snackbar. A stylish butler's pantry with a beverage fridge and sleek quartz counters ensures your entertaining flows effortlessly. When you are done hosting, retreat to the main-floor primary suite featuring a lavish jetted tub and custom tiled shower, or escape to the breathtaking upper-level suite. This secondary, two-story sanctuary feels like a private penthouse, complete with soaring ceilings, exposed beams, a kitchenette, twin built-in closets, and loads of daylight radiating the spaces. The second story of the home also has a secluded office at the end of the hall with french doors, a built-in desk, and plenty of space for visitors. Every inch of the home showcases unparalleled craftsmanship, from the glowing three-quarter-inch hardwood and upper-level birch flooring to the customized travertine tile work. The lower level features a striking epoxy-finished stone floor, highlighting the home's original foundation in a sophisticated, waterproofed man cave setting. You will also appreciate the rare convenience of a ~10-year new built garage on this unusually large .216-acre city parcel. You are perfectly positioned within easy walking distance of downtown's premier eateries and vibrant entertainment venues. Replicating this level of architectural detail and modern infrastructure today would cost millions, assuming you could even find the craftsmen to do it. Don't miss your chance to own a flawless piece of Grand Rapids history—without the historic drafts, electrical shorts, and water leaks. And move in at close!
Room Information
| Room Name | Level |
| Recreation | Lower |
| Bathroom 5 | Lower |
| Primary Bedroom | Main |
| Primary Bathroom | Main |
| Living Room | Main |
| Dining Room | Main |
| Kitchen | Main |
| Bathroom 3 | Upper |
| Bedroom 2 | Upper |
| Bedroom 3 | Upper |
| Bedroom 4 | Upper |
| Bedroom 5 | Upper |
| Office | Upper |
| Bathroom 4 | Upper |
| Bonus Room | Upper |
Listing Office: Icon Realty Group LLC
Listing Agent: Darrell DeWard
Last Updated: July - 24 - 2026
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