853 California Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 (MLS# 26030229)


$279,900
853 California Street NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
MLS# 26030229
4 beds  |  2 baths  |  1190 sqft


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853 California 853 California St NW_1 Main floor living room Main floor living room - view 2 Main floor living room - view 3 Kitchen view 1 Kitchen view 2 853 California St NW_16 853 California St NW_18 853 California St NW_19 853 California St NW_21 853 California St NW_22 853 California St NW_23 853 California St NW_24 853 California St NW_25 Main level bathroom Basement bonus room Basement rec room view 1 Basement rec room view 2 Bathroom 2 Rear entry Mudroom Fenced Backyard 853 California St NW_4 853 California St NW_5 853 California St NW_7

Property Description
Location, space, and opportunity--all in one! This versatile 4-bedroom, 2-bath home puts you close to everything Grand Rapids has to offer. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown, with easy access to GVSU's downtown campus, GRCC, Kendall College of Art and Design, the Medical Mile, shopping, dining, and entertainment. Inside, you'll find a spacious kitchen, generous living areas, and a full basement offering abundant storage and space for a workshop, home gym, or future expansion. Outside, enjoy a fenced backyard perfect for entertaining, pets, or simply unwinding. Whether you're looking for a place to call home or an investment opportunity with strong rental appeal, this property delivers flexibility, convenience, and lasting value.

Details
Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Lake MI Dr & Indiana
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: City of Grand Rapids
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 235.21
Ownership Type: Private Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 46x114
Road Frontage: 46
Garage Y/N: No
Fireplace: No
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 7
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1896
SqFt Above Grade: 1190
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 706
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 786
Building Total SqFt: 1896
Total Beds Above Grade: 4
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 1
School District: Grand Rapids
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.12
Lot Square Footage: 5244
Year Built: 1948
Total Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 2
Total Baths: 2
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 51180
SEV: 110200
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 2642
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 0
Spec Assessment & Type: None Known
Zoning: Res-Imp
Tax ID #: 41-13-26-278-039
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Location, space, and opportunity--all in one! This versatile 4-bedroom, 2-bath home puts you close to everything Grand Rapids has to offer. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown, with easy access to GVSU's downtown campus, GRCC, Kendall College of Art and Design, the Medical Mile, shopping, dining, and entertainment. Inside, you'll find a spacious kitchen, generous living areas, and a full basement offering abundant storage and space for a workshop, home gym, or future expansion. Outside, enjoy a fenced backyard perfect for entertaining, pets, or simply unwinding. Whether you're looking for a place to call home or an investment opportunity with strong rental appeal, this property delivers flexibility, convenience, and lasting value.
Legal: W 6 FT OF LOT 25 & E 40 FT OF LOT 26* MARTIN S CALIFORNIA STREET PLAT
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: No
Lot Description
Sidewalk: 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
MSHDA: 1
VA Loan: 1
Laundry Features
In Basement: 1
Exterior Material
Vinyl Siding: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Total Baths Above Grade: 1
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 4
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 1283
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Full Baths: 1
Basement Finished SQFT: 500
Total Basement SQFT: 796
Driveway
Paved: 1
Substructure
Full: 1
Appliances
Oven: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Fencing
Fenced Back: 1
Flooring
Laminate: 1
Architectural Style
Traditional: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Location Property Info
County: Kent
Street #: 853
Street Name: California
Suffix: Street
Post Direction: NW
State: MI
Zip Code: 49504
Zip (4): 6367
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $279,900
Current Price: $279,900
Listing Date: 2026-06-18
Property Features
Laundry Features: In Basement
Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding
Roofing: Composition
Substructure: Full
Lot Description: Sidewalk
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Appliances: Oven; Range; Refrigerator
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Fencing: Fenced Back
Flooring: Laminate
Architectural Style: Traditional
Driveway: Paved
Street Type: Paved
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; MSHDA; VA Loan
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions: None
Room Information
Room Name Length Width Level Remarks
Kitchen16.0011.00Main
Living Room16.0011.00Main
Primary Bedroom12.0014.00Main
Primary BathroomMain
Bedroom 28.0011.00Main
Bedroom 312.0011.00Main
Bedroom 48.0014.00Main
Recreation11.0018.00Basement
Laundry11.0011.00Basement
Bonus Room18.0011.00Basement
Bathroom 2Basement
Other13.009.00MainRear entry Mudroom

IDX
Listing Office: Bellabay Realty LLC
Listing Agent: Nancy Martinez
Source MLS Verified

Last Updated: June - 18 - 2026

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