1420 Buffalo Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505

$274,000
Property Type: Multi Family Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,140 Status: Active
Current Price: $274,000 List Date: 8/24/2025 Last Modified: 4/18/2026

Overview

Description

Two-Unit Home in the Heart of Creston HeightsExcellent investment opportunity! This two-unit property features a 2-bedroom upper unit and a 2-bedroom lower unit, each with private entrances and separate utilities. Both units have their own furnaces, water heaters, gas, and electric meters. (One shared water meter; water will need to be split.)Additional features include:24x24 two-stall detached garageCertificate of Compliance with the City of Grand Rapids valid until 5/24/2026Close distance to restaurants, hospitals, bus routes, and shopping in the revitalized Creston Heights areaThis duplex is ready to rent, offering immediate income potential in a desirable and up-and-coming neighborhood.

Listing Details MLS# 25043152

Location Property Info

County
Kent
Street #
1420
Street Name
Buffalo
Suffix
Avenue
Post Direction
NE
State
MI
Zip Code
49505
Zip (4)
5004

General Property Info

Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Square Footage
5140
Lot Acres
0.12
Lot Dimensions
39 / 132
Year Built
1890
New Construction
No
Financial Available
No
Cert of Compliance
Yes
Cert. of Compliance Exp Date
2026-05-24
Road Frontage
32
Total # Units
2
# of Diff Unit Floor Plans
Yes
Total # Bldgs
2
Total Approx. SqFt All Bldgs
1916
Total Parking Spaces
4
Waterfront
No
School District
Grand Rapids
Association YN
No
Basement
Yes

Tax Info

Tax ID #
41-14-18-335-007
Taxable Value
29470
SEV
69000
For Tax Year
2024
Seller's Annual Property Tax
1528
Tax Year
2024
Zoning
TN-MDR
Homestead %
0
Spec Assessment & Ty
No

Remarks Misc

Directions
Leonard (west) to Plainfield (north) to Quimby (west) one block to Buffalo (south) to home sign in yard

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

More Information

Unit 1

Unit #
Yes
Unit Description
Main Level
SqFt
670
Occupied
No
Monthly Rent
1400
Bathrooms
Yes
Full Baths
Yes
Garage
Yes
Range Oven
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Sep. Heat System
Yes

Unit 2

Unit #
2
Unit Description
Upper
SqFt
670
Occupied
No
Monthly Rent
1400
Bathrooms
Yes
Full Baths
Yes

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
Quimby Plainfield
Property Sub-Type
2 to 4 Units
Area
Grand Rapids - G
Municipality
City of Grand Rapids
Ownership Type
Private Owned

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
143.01

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
Two-Unit Home in the Heart of Creston HeightsExcellent investment opportunity! This two-unit property features a 2-bedroom upper unit and a 2-bedroom lower unit, each with private entrances and separate utilities. Both units have their own furnaces, water heaters, gas, and electric meters. (One shared water meter; water will need to be split.)Additional features include:24x24 two-stall detached garageCertificate of Compliance with the City of Grand Rapids valid until 5/24/2026Close distance to restaurants, hospitals, bus routes, and shopping in the revitalized Creston Heights areaThis duplex is ready to rent, offering immediate income potential in a desirable and up-and-coming neighborhood.
Legal
S 14 FT OF LOT 6 BLK 14 & N 1/2 OF LOT 7 BLK 14* A L SKINNER S ADDITION

Lot Description

Level
Yes
Sidewalk
Yes

Street Type

Paved
Yes
Public
Yes

Util Avail at Street

High Speed Internet
Yes
Phone Available
Yes
Storm Sewer
Yes

Utilities Attached

Cable Connected
Yes
Electricity Connected
Yes
Natural Gas Connected
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water

Public Water
Yes

Terms Available

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown
Yes

Laundry Features

None
Yes

Exterior Material

Wood Siding
Yes

Roofing

Composition
Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air
Yes

Air Conditioning

None
Yes

Tenant Pays

Electric
Yes
Gas
Yes
Sewer
Yes
Trash
Yes
Water
Yes

Driveway

Concrete
Yes
Easement
Yes
Shared Paved
Yes

Substructure

Crawl Space
Yes
Michigan Basement
Yes
Partial
Yes

Extras

Garages
Yes
Sep Electric Meter
Yes
Sep Gas Meter
Yes
Tenant Storage
Yes

Owner Pays

None
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Property Features

Laundry Features: None Exterior Material: Wood Siding Roofing: Composition Substructure: Crawl Space; Michigan Basement; Partial Lot Description: Level; Sidewalk Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Water Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected Util Avail at Street: High Speed Internet; Phone Available; Storm Sewer Extras: Garages; Sep Electric Meter; Sep Gas Meter; Tenant Storage Owner Pays: None Tenant Pays: Electric; Gas; Sewer; Trash; Water Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: None Driveway: Concrete; Easement; Shared Paved Street Type: Paved; Public Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None Unit 1: Garage; Range Oven; Refrigerator; Sep. Heat System

Documents

Listing Office: Eggerding Inc., Arthur K.
Listing Agent: Brynadette Powell
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