$415,000
Kentwood, MI 49508
MLS# 26025573
4 beds | 2 baths | 1404 sqft
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Open House (05/31/2026 - 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm)
Property Description
Welcome home to 5249 Newcastle Dr a completely updated, move-in ready Cape Cod in the heart of Kentwood offering the perfect combination of style, functionality, and convenience. Ideally located with quick access to major highways, this home makes commuting anywhere in Grand Rapids effortless while also being within walking distance to Pinewood Park and conveniently close to the elementary, middle, and high schools. Completely renovated from top to bottom, this home features brand-new black windows and a refreshed kitchen complete with solid wood cabinetry, granite countertops, tile backsplash, and updated steel appliances. Thoughtful modern finishes throughout create a clean, timeless aesthetic that feels both fresh and welcoming. The main level offers an ideal layout featuring two bedrooms, including a spacious primary bedroom connected to an updated full bathroom. You'll also find a bright dining area, an expansive living room filled with natural light, and direct access to the
Details
Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: 52nd and Newcastle
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: City of Kentwood
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 295.58
Ownership Type: Corporate Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 69 X 130
Road Frontage: 69
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: No
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 9
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1738
SqFt Above Grade: 1404
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 525
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 411
Building Total SqFt: 2340
Total Beds Above Grade: 4
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 2
School District: Kentwood
Elementary School: Brookwood Elementary School
High School: East Kentwood High School
Middle School: Valleywood Middle School
# of Outbuildings: 1
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.21
Lot Square Footage: 8973
Year Built: 1963
Total Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 2
Total Baths: 2
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 67594
SEV: 155200
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 2677.64
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 0
Spec Assessment & Type: None Known
Zoning: Residential
Tax ID #: 41-18-32-227-018
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Welcome home to 5249 Newcastle Dr a completely updated, move-in ready Cape Cod in the heart of Kentwood offering the perfect combination of style, functionality, and convenience. Ideally located with quick access to major highways, this home makes commuting anywhere in Grand Rapids effortless while also being within walking distance to Pinewood Park and conveniently close to the elementary, middle, and high schools. Completely renovated from top to bottom, this home features brand-new black windows and a refreshed kitchen complete with solid wood cabinetry, granite countertops, tile backsplash, and updated steel appliances. Thoughtful modern finishes throughout create a clean, timeless aesthetic that feels both fresh and welcoming. The main level offers an ideal layout featuring two bedrooms, including a spacious primary bedroom connected to an updated full bathroom. You'll also find a bright dining area, an expansive living room filled with natural light, and direct access to the
Legal: LOT 18 * BROOKWOOD PLAT
Lot Description
Level: 1
Wooded: 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Util Avail at Street
Cable Available: 1
Electricity Available: 1
Natural Gas Available: 1
Phone Available: 1
Utilities Attached
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
Parking Features
Attached: 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: 0
Total Baths Above Grade: 2
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 2
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 1404
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 525
Total Basement SQFT: 936
Driveway
Paved: 1
Substructure
Full: 1
Windows
Replacement: 1
Kitchen Features
Eating Area: 1
Garden Window: 1
Mud Room Access: 1
Snack Bar: 1
Additional Items
Garage Door Opener: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Oven: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Water Heater
Natural Gas: 1
Fencing
Fenced Back: 1
Full: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Patio: 1
Flooring
Laminate: 1
Outbuilding 1
Outbuilding Description: Storage Shed
Architectural Style
Cape Cod: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Location Property Info
County: Kent
Street #: 5249
Street Name: Newcastle
Suffix: Drive
Post Direction: SE
State: MI
Zip Code: 49508
Zip (4): 6150
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $415,000
Current Price: $415,000
Listing Date: 2026-05-29
Remarks Misc
Directions: Kalamazoo to 52nd South to Newcastle west to home
Property Features
Laundry Features: In Basement
Exterior Material: Aluminum Siding
Roofing: Composition
Windows: Replacement
Substructure: Full
Lot Description: Level; Wooded
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities Attached: High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Connected
Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; Electricity Available; Natural Gas Available; Phone Available
Kitchen Features: Eating Area; Garden Window; Mud Room Access; Snack Bar
Additional Items: Garage Door Opener
Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Oven; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Water Heater: Natural Gas
Fencing: Fenced Back; Full
Flooring: Laminate
Patio and Porch Features: Patio
Parking Features: Attached; Garage Faces Front
Architectural Style: Cape Cod
Driveway: Paved
Street Type: Paved
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; MSHDA; VA Loan
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
patio and backyard perfect for everyday living and entertaining alike. Upstairs, two additional generously sized bedrooms and a second updated full bathroom provide excellent flexibility for family, guests, or work-from-home needs. The finished lower level adds even more living space with a second living area, office, laundry room, built-in workspace, and ample storage options. Step outside to enjoy the private fenced backyard complete with an updated patio ideal for entertaining, a storage shed for all your outdoor essentials, and a large two-stall attached garage. Additional major improvements include connection to city sewer 2026, furnace (2011), water heater (2011), roof with lifetime warranty (2011), and A/C (2021). This fully updated Kentwood home offers modern style, flexible living spaces, and an unbeatable location truly ready for its next owners to move right in and enjoy. Seller not to review any offers prior to June 2, 2026 at 10:00 am
Room Information
| Room Name | Level |
| Living Room | Main |
| Dining Area | Main |
| Kitchen | Main |
| Primary Bedroom | Main |
| Bedroom 2 | Main |
| Bathroom 1 | Main |
| Bedroom 3 | Upper |
| Bedroom 4 | Upper |
| Bathroom 2 | Upper |
| Family Room | Lower |
| Office | Lower |
| Laundry | Lower |
Listing Office: RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (Grandville)
Listing Agent: Lindsay J VanDuinen-Scully
Last Updated: May - 30 - 2026
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