$259,900
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
MLS# 26049476
2 beds | 1 baths | 870 sqft
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Open House (09/20/2026 - 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm)
Property Description
Set in one of Grand Rapids' most sought-after neighborhoods, this charming home places you in the heart of the city with exceptional walkability to local restaurants, a brewery, coffee and ice cream shops, the library, hardware store, schools, and parks. Recently installed vinyl windows bring added efficiency and peace of mind, while the seller is also offering an allowance for a brand-new furnace—an incredible opportunity to enjoy a character-filled home with valuable updates at an unbeatable price. Step inside to a spacious, light-filled living room where original hardwood floors, coved ceilings, and a striking fireplace with a classic mantel create an inviting first impression. Large windows fill the room with natural light, while a convenient coat closet just inside the front door adds everyday functionality. The living room flows naturally into the clean, modern kitchen, featuring hardwood flooring, sleek updated cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. Nearby, the charming
Details
Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Alger Street & Eastern Ave SE
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: City of Grand Rapids
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 298.74
Ownership Type: Private Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 45 X 139
Road Frontage: 45
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 1
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 7
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 870
SqFt Above Grade: 870
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 870
Building Total SqFt: 1740
Total Beds Above Grade: 2
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 1
School District: Grand Rapids
# of Outbuildings: 0
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.14
Lot Square Footage: 6273
Year Built: 1941
Total Bedrooms: 2
Full Baths: 1
Total Baths: 1
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 85250
SEV: 106200
For Tax Year: 2026
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 3000
Tax Year: 2026
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: N/A
Zoning: Residential
Tax ID #: 41-18-08-155-020
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Set in one of Grand Rapids' most sought-after neighborhoods, this charming home places you in the heart of the city with exceptional walkability to local restaurants, a brewery, coffee and ice cream shops, the library, hardware store, schools, and parks. Recently installed vinyl windows bring added efficiency and peace of mind, while the seller is also offering an allowance for a brand-new furnace—an incredible opportunity to enjoy a character-filled home with valuable updates at an unbeatable price. Step inside to a spacious, light-filled living room where original hardwood floors, coved ceilings, and a striking fireplace with a classic mantel create an inviting first impression. Large windows fill the room with natural light, while a convenient coat closet just inside the front door adds everyday functionality. The living room flows naturally into the clean, modern kitchen, featuring hardwood flooring, sleek updated cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. Nearby, the charming
Legal: LOT 10* STADT S SUBDIVISION NO 1
Lot Description
Level: 1
Sidewalk: 1
Wooded: 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Util Avail at Street
Natural Gas Available: 1
Utilities Attached
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
No: 1
Laundry Features
In Basement: 1
Exterior Material
Wood Siding: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Shingle: 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
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: 870
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 870
Driveway
Paved: 1
Substructure
Full: 1
Windows
Replacement: 1
Screens: 1
Kitchen Features
Eating Area: 1
Fireplace
Living Room: 1
Additional Items
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Microwave: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Water Heater
Natural Gas: 1
Exterior Features
3 Season Room: 1
Fencing
Privacy: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Porch(es): 1
Enclosed: 1
Flooring
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Landscape
Ground Cover: 1
Architectural Style
Ranch: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Location Property Info
County: Kent
Street #: 823
Street Name: Alger
Suffix: Street
Post Direction: SE
State: MI
Zip Code: 49507
Zip (4): 3802
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $259,900
Current Price: $259,900
Listing Date: 2026-09-17
Remarks Misc
Directions: 28th st to Eastern north to Alger East to home.
Property Features
Laundry Features: In Basement
Exterior Material: Wood Siding
Roofing: Composition; Shingle
Windows: Replacement; Screens
Substructure: Full
Lot Description: Level; Sidewalk; Wooded
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected
Util Avail at Street: Natural Gas Available
Kitchen Features: Eating Area
Fireplace: Living Room
Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); Garage Door Opener
Appliances: Dishwasher; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Window Unit(s)
Water Heater: Natural Gas
Exterior Features: 3 Season Room
Fencing: Privacy
Flooring: Tile; Wood
Patio and Porch Features: Enclosed; Porch(es)
Landscape: Ground Cover
Parking Features: Detached; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Front
Architectural Style: Ranch
Driveway: Paved
Street Type: Paved; Public
Mineral Rights: No
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; MSHDA; VA Loan
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
dining area is anchored by a built-in corner hutch that adds both character and useful storage. The bedrooms are generously sized, with beautiful flooring and abundant natural light creating comfortable, welcoming retreats. The refreshed bathroom complements the home's timeless appeal with an updated tub/shower, vanity, toilet, and tile flooring. Downstairs, the unfinished basement offers excellent storage and a blank canvas for a future family room, home office, gym, or additional living space. Just off the kitchen, a fantastic covered three-season porch provides an effortless extension of the home—a dry, comfortable place to enjoy morning coffee, relaxed dinners, or quiet evenings for several months of the year. Beyond the porch, the spacious backyard offers room to roam, gather around a firepit, play yard games, garden, or create an outdoor setting all your own. A detached one-stall garage completes the property. With its original character, thoughtful updates, flexible living spaces, and an unbeatable location close to everything that makes city living so desirable, this is an opportunity not to be missed. Come experience the warmth, convenience, and potential of a home that places you right in the center of it all. Seller is offering a $4100 allowance for furnace replacement at close. Furnace is still in working condition and has been recently inspected but is past its life expectancy. Seller will not review any offers prior to Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
Room Information
| Room Name | Level |
| Kitchen | Main |
| Dining Area | Main |
| Living Room | Main |
| Primary Bedroom | Main |
| Bathroom 1 | Main |
| Bedroom 2 | Main |
| Laundry | Basement |
Listing Office: RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (Grandville)
Listing Agent: Lindsay J VanDuinen-Scully
Last Updated: September - 20 - 2026
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