Price Reduction
Address
426 Lafayette Avenue, Grand Rapids, MI
Price
$ 1,099,900
Property Attributes
- ID#70547860
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyKENT
- CityGrand Rapids
- AreaGrand Rapids
- Zip49503
- Style
- Year Built1900
- Taxes$ 7190
- Price$ 1,099,900
- Bedrooms5
- Full Bathrooms3
- Half Bathrooms2
- Sqr Footage3308
- Lot Size0.22 Acres
Data Source:
Bay County REALTOR® Association
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
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 7/24/2026 | Listed $1,299,900 |
| 8/25/2026 | 8$1,199,900 |
| 9/11/2026 | 9$1,099,900 |
General Features
| Heating | Forced Air |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Level | Main |
| Garage | Detached Garage |
| Water | Public Water |
| Appliances | Dryer,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Half Baths | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 5 |
| Year Built | 1900 |
| Water Heater | Gas |
| County | Kent |
| Class | RESIDENTIAL |
| Type | Single Family |
| New Construction Y/N | No |
| Status | Active |
| Zoning | Residential |
| Subdivision | MI |
| Sale/Rent | For Sale |
| Structure Style | More than 2 Stories |
| Primary City | Grand Rapids |
| Virtual Tour | https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=s7ub8SmWybY |
| Directions | From Wealthy Street,turn South onto Lafayette Avenue SE and the property will be on the left. |
| City | Grand Rapids |
| School District | Grand Rapids City School District |
| Originating MLS | Greater Regional Alliance of REALTORS |
| Financial Terms | Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA |
| Legal Description | 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 |
| Branded Virtual Tour | https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=s7ub8SmWybY |
| DOM | 51 |
| Postal Code | 49503 |
| Price Per Sq Ft Total AG | 332.5 |
| 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 o |
Interior Features
| Dining Room Level | Main |
|---|---|
| Living Room Level | Main |
| Beds | 5 |
| Fireplace? | Yes |
| Total Rooms | 15 |
| Above Grade SqFt | 3308 |
| Basement Y/N | Yes |
| Fireplaces Total | 1 |
| Total SqFt Finished | 4218 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior | Wood |
|---|---|
| Frontage | 65 |
| Lot Size Area | 0.22 |
| Pool (Y/N) | No |
| Lot Dimensions | 65' x 145' |
| Garage # of Car | 2 |
| Roads | City/County,Paved Street |
| FOUNDATION TYPE | Basement |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Garage Y/N | Yes |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Single Family Average in 49503
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