1221 Whitmore Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

New Listing
$329,900
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,239 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 12,000 Status: Active
Current Price: $329,900 List Date: 8/05/2026 Last Modified: 8/05/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to Whitmore! This charming, thoughtfully updated Grand Rapids home offers an inviting front porch that opens to a bright, neutral interior with an easy-flowing layout. Beautifully refinished original hardwood floors add warmth and character throughout the main level. Remodeled in Feb. 2022, the kitchen features quality white cabinetry, leathered granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances, and a center island connecting the living and dining areas—perfect for hosting. Upstairs, you'll find two comfortable bedrooms, new flooring, and a bathroom renovated Jan 2024. Major improvements also include a new furnace and central air system installed in Feb. 2024, plus a new dryer added in Dec. 2023. New flooring in the basement in Jan 2024. Outside, enjoy a spacious deck overlooking the generous fenced-in backyard, and detached garage. This charming home blends original character with thoughtful modern updates. Don't miss your chance to call Whitmore home!

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Listing Details MLS# 26040505

Location Property Info

County
Kent
Street #
1221
Street Name
Whitmore
Suffix
Avenue
Post Direction
NW
State
MI
Zip Code
49504
Zip (4)
2445

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
0.28
Lot Square Footage
12000
Lot Dimensions
100x120
Year Built
1941
Road Frontage
100
Garage Y/N
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Fireplace
No
Income Property
No
Total Rooms AG
8
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
1652
SqFt Above Grade
1239
Below Grade Finished SqFt
312
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
412
Building Total SqFt
1477
Total Beds Above Grade
3
Total Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Total Baths
2
Main Level Primary
Yes
Stories
2
School District
Grand Rapids
# of Outbuildings
2
Association YN
No
Waterfront
No
Basement
Yes

Tax Info

Tax ID #
41-13-16-354-019
Taxable Value
105332
SEV
122900
For Tax Year
2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax
5438.83
Tax Year
2025
Spec Assessment & Type
None
Zoning
Res
Homestead %
0

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms
2
Upper Full Baths
Yes
Upper Level Square Feet
416
Total Baths Above Grade
2

More Information

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms
Yes
Main Full Baths
Yes
Main Level SQFT
749

Basement Rooms

Total Basement SQFT
722
Basement Finished SQFT
0

Outbuilding 1

Outbuilding Description
Storage Shed

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
Leonard
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Municipality
City of Grand Rapids

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
266.26
Ownership Type
Broker/Agent Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
Welcome to Whitmore! This charming, thoughtfully updated Grand Rapids home offers an inviting front porch that opens to a bright, neutral interior with an easy-flowing layout. Beautifully refinished original hardwood floors add warmth and character throughout the main level. Remodeled in Feb. 2022, the kitchen features quality white cabinetry, leathered granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances, and a center island connecting the living and dining areas—perfect for hosting. Upstairs, you'll find two comfortable bedrooms, new flooring, and a bathroom renovated Jan 2024. Major improvements also include a new furnace and central air system installed in Feb. 2024, plus a new dryer added in Dec. 2023. New flooring in the basement in Jan 2024. Outside, enjoy a spacious deck overlooking the generous fenced-in backyard, and detached garage. This charming home blends original character with thoughtful modern updates. Don't miss your chance to call Whitmore home!
Legal
LOT 157 & S1/2 OF LOT 158 & N 1/2 OF LOT 156* LEONARD PLACE

Other Structures

Shed(s)
Yes

Street Type

Public
Yes

Util Avail at Street

Cable Available
Yes
Electricity Available
Yes
High Speed Internet
Yes
Natural Gas Available
Yes
Phone Available
Yes
Storm Sewer
Yes

Utilities Attached

Cable Connected
Yes
High Speed Internet
Yes
Natural Gas Connected
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Terms Available

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
MSHDA
Yes
VA Loan
Yes

Mineral Rights

No
Yes

Laundry Features

In Basement
Yes

Exterior Material

Vinyl Siding
Yes

Roofing

Composition
Yes
Shingle
Yes

Parking Features

Detached
Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT
312
Total Lower SQFT
722

Substructure

Full
Yes

Windows

Replacement
Yes

Kitchen Features

Eating Area
Yes

Additional Items

Basement Partially Finished
Yes
Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas
Yes

Fencing

Fenced Back
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Porch(es)
Yes
Covered
Yes
Deck
Yes

Flooring

Wood
Yes

Landscape

Fruit Trees
Yes
Shrubs/Hedges
Yes

Architectural Style

Traditional
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Property Features

Laundry Features: In Basement Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding Roofing: Composition; Shingle Windows: Replacement Substructure: Full Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Connected Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; Electricity Available; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Available; Phone Available; Storm Sewer Kitchen Features: Eating Area Additional Items: Basement Partially Finished; Ceiling Fan(s); Garage Door Opener Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Central Air Water Heater: Natural Gas Fencing: Fenced Back Flooring: Wood Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Porch(es) Landscape: Fruit Trees; Shrubs/Hedges Other Structures: Shed(s) Parking Features: Detached Architectural Style: Traditional Street Type: Public Mineral Rights: No Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; MSHDA; VA Loan Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None
IDX
Listing Office: Five Star Real Estate (M6)
Listing Agent: Amanda VanDyke
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: August - 05 - 2026
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