1816 Observatory Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

$418,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 2,736 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,193 Status: Sold
Current Price: $418,000 List Date: 5/28/2026 Last Modified: 7/07/2026

Overview

Description

Rare opportunity to own a 5 bedroom home with 2 full baths and 2 half baths in a very special location near shopping, transportation, and Calvin University. With no through streets in the neighborhood, this is a very quiet setting. Very unique custom home with real brick flooring in the family room, spiral staircase for second access to upper level, numerous skylights, home office or craft area behind garage and extensive storage on each level. Other bonus features are a large 3 season porch, covered front porch, and a fenced rear yard. This home is well worth a look - schedule your tour today!

Listing Details MLS# 26025370

Location Property Info

County
Kent
Street #
1816
Street Name
Observatory
Suffix
Avenue
Post Direction
SE
State
MI
Zip Code
49546
Zip (4)
4325

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
0.23
Lot Square Footage
10193
Lot Dimensions
75 * 136
Year Built
1961
Road Frontage
75
Garage Y/N
Yes
Garage Spaces
Yes
Fireplace
Yes
Total Fireplaces
2
Income Property
No
Total Rooms AG
10
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
3636
SqFt Above Grade
2736
Below Grade Finished SqFt
900
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
876
Building Total SqFt
4512
Total Beds Above Grade
5
Total Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
2
Total Baths
4
Main Level Primary
Yes
Stories
2
School District
Forest Hills
Association YN
No
Waterfront
No
Basement
Yes

Tax Info

Tax ID #
41-18-02-452-002
Taxable Value
140370
SEV
269000
For Tax Year
2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax
5799
Tax Year
2025
Homestead %
100
Zoning
Res
Spec Assessment & Type
No

Remarks Misc

Directions
North off Burton between E Beltline and East Paris on Observatory

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date
2026-06-05
Sold Date
2026-07-02
Sold Price/SqFt
152.78

More Information

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms
3
Upper Full Baths
Yes
Upper Half Baths
Yes
Upper Level Square Feet
1176
Total Baths Above Grade
4

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms
2
Main Full Baths
Yes
Main Half Baths
Yes
Main Level SQFT
1560

Basement Rooms

Basement Finished SQFT
900
Total Basement SQFT
1776

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
Burton
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Municipality
City of Kentwood

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
164.44
Ownership Type
Private Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
Rare opportunity to own a 5 bedroom home with 2 full baths and 2 half baths in a very special location near shopping, transportation, and Calvin University. With no through streets in the neighborhood, this is a very quiet setting. Very unique custom home with real brick flooring in the family room, spiral staircase for second access to upper level, numerous skylights, home office or craft area behind garage and extensive storage on each level. Other bonus features are a large 3 season porch, covered front porch, and a fenced rear yard. This home is well worth a look - schedule your tour today!
Legal
LOT 18 * COLLEGE HEIGHTS PLAT

Street Type

Paved
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
Phone Connected
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Terms Available

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Laundry Features

Gas Dryer Hookup
Yes
Laundry Room
Yes
Main Level
Yes
Washer Hookup
Yes

Exterior Material

Wood Siding
Yes

Roofing

Asphalt
Yes

Parking Features

Attached
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Garage Faces Front
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
0
Total Lower SQFT
0

Driveway

Concrete
Yes

Substructure

Full
Yes

Windows

Replacement
Yes
Screens
Yes
Skylight(s)
Yes

Kitchen Features

Snack Bar
Yes

Fireplace

Family Room
Yes
Recreation Room
Yes

Additional Items

Basement Partially Finished
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Sump Pump
Yes

Appliances

Built-In Electric Oven
Yes
Cooktop
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Double Oven
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas
Yes

Exterior Features

Scrn Porch
Yes

Fencing

Fenced Back
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Porch(es)
Yes

Flooring

Carpet
Yes
Stone
Yes
Vinyl
Yes

Landscape

Flower Garden
Yes
Garden Area
Yes
Ground Cover
Yes
Shrubs/Hedges
Yes

Architectural Style

Cape Cod
Yes

Possession

Close Plus 30 Days
Yes

Property Features

Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup; Laundry Room; Main Level; Washer Hookup Exterior Material: Wood Siding Roofing: Asphalt Windows: Replacement; Screens; Skylight(s) Substructure: Full Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Connected; Phone Connected Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; Electricity Available; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Available; Phone Available; Storm Sewer Kitchen Features: Snack Bar Fireplace: Family Room; Recreation Room Additional Items: Basement Partially Finished; Garage Door Opener; Sump Pump Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven; Cooktop; Dishwasher; Double Oven; Refrigerator Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Central Air Water Heater: Natural Gas Exterior Features: Scrn Porch Fencing: Fenced Back Flooring: Carpet; Stone; Vinyl Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es) Landscape: Flower Garden; Garden Area; Ground Cover; Shrubs/Hedges Parking Features: Attached; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Front Architectural Style: Cape Cod Driveway: Concrete Street Type: Paved Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Possession: Close Plus 30 Days Sale Conditions: None
IDX
Listing Office: Keller Williams GR East
Listing Agent: Michael H Oostendorp
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: July - 07 - 2026
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