$234,900
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
MLS# 26051759
2 beds | 1 baths | 956 sqft
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Property Description
Step into homeownership with this affordable single-family home in Grand Rapids' welcoming Creston/Cheshire neighborhood. This 2BR - 1BA property is an ideal starter home for first-time buyers ready to build equity and make a place their own. One of the standout features is the open basement with high ceilings—ready for your vision. Finish it into additional living space, a rec room, home office, or extra bedroom to grow with your needs and add significant value over time.Located in Creston, you'll enjoy a strong sense of community, tree-lined streets, and convenient access to downtown Grand Rapids (just minutes away), Riverside Park, local shops and restaurants along Plainfield Avenue, and easy freeway connections. It's a practical, livable location that supports both everyday convenience and long-term appreciation. A new cement walkway and side door porch were just recently installed. Roof is 7 years old.
Details
Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Plainfield/Knapp
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: City of Grand Rapids
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 245.71
Ownership Type: Private Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 50x100
Road Frontage: 50
Garage Y/N: No
Fireplace: No
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 5
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 956
SqFt Above Grade: 956
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 956
Building Total SqFt: 1912
Total Beds Above Grade: 2
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 1
School District: Grand Rapids
# of Outbuildings: 1
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.12
Lot Square Footage: 5009
Year Built: 1951
Total Bedrooms: 2
Full Baths: 1
Total Baths: 1
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 42642
SEV: 97000
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 1452
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: nk
Zoning: res
Tax ID #: 41-14-07-453-028
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Step into homeownership with this affordable single-family home in Grand Rapids' welcoming Creston/Cheshire neighborhood. This 2BR - 1BA property is an ideal starter home for first-time buyers ready to build equity and make a place their own. One of the standout features is the open basement with high ceilings—ready for your vision. Finish it into additional living space, a rec room, home office, or extra bedroom to grow with your needs and add significant value over time.Located in Creston, you'll enjoy a strong sense of community, tree-lined streets, and convenient access to downtown Grand Rapids (just minutes away), Riverside Park, local shops and restaurants along Plainfield Avenue, and easy freeway connections. It's a practical, livable location that supports both everyday convenience and long-term appreciation. A new cement walkway and side door porch were just recently installed. Roof is 7 years old.
Legal: LOT 58* THE HEIGHTS
Lot Description
Sidewalk: 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Public: 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
In Basement: 1
Exterior Material
Aluminum Siding: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
Other: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Air Conditioning
Window Unit(s): 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Total Baths Above Grade: 1
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 2
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 956
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 956
Substructure
Full: 1
Kitchen Features
Pantry: 1
Snack Bar: 1
Additional Items
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Window Treatments: 1
Appliances
Oven: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Water Heater
Natural Gas: 1
Fencing
Fenced Back: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Patio: 1
Porch(es): 1
Flooring
Wood: 1
Landscape
Garden Area: 1
Shrubs/Hedges: 1
Architectural Style
Ranch: 1
Possession
Negotiable: 1
Location Property Info
County: Kent
Street #: 513
Street Name: Julia
Suffix: Street
Post Direction: NE
State: MI
Zip Code: 49505
Zip (4): 4110
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $234,900
Current Price: $234,900
Listing Date: 2026-09-29
Remarks Misc
Directions: Plainfield to Julia
Property Features
Laundry Features: In Basement
Exterior Material: Aluminum Siding
Roofing: Composition
Substructure: Full
Lot Description: Sidewalk
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Connected
Kitchen Features: Pantry; Snack Bar
Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); Window Treatments
Appliances: Oven; Range; Refrigerator
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Window Unit(s)
Water Heater: Natural Gas
Fencing: Fenced Back
Flooring: Wood
Patio and Porch Features: Patio; Porch(es)
Landscape: Garden Area; Shrubs/Hedges
Architectural Style: Ranch
Street Type: Paved; Public
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; MSHDA; VA Loan
Possession: Negotiable
Sale Conditions: Other
Room Information
| Room Name |
| Kitchen |
| Dining Area |
| Living Room |
| Primary Bedroom |
| Bedroom 2 |
Listing Office: Bellabay Realty LLC
Listing Agent: James M Chertos
Last Updated: October - 05 - 2026
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