2138 Houseman Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505

New Listing
$295,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,260 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,013 Status: Active
Current Price: $295,000 List Date: 8/12/2026 Last Modified: 8/12/2026

Overview

Description

Lovely home on tree lined street with sidewalks. Huge fenced backyard with garden areas, brick patio, and even a dog kennel or secure storage area for your bikes and tools. Brick patio off the back of the home is private and the perfect place for grilling and get-togethers. Theis 1940's home has been lovingly cared for to keep original character like hardwood floors, fireplace, and cove ceilings in place while updating to today's living needs. NEW ROOF in 2021, some replacement windows, forced air furnace and central AC make this a great home! Kitchen remodel in 2012 included new cabinetry, solid surface counters, stainless steel appliances, and tile flooring. The main floor features a spacious living room with hardwood floors plus a second living space that is a great family room/office/sunroom with tile floors and sliders to the fenced backyard. One stall garage and off-street parking plus open clean basement with laundry and utility sink included. Offer Deadline Mon 8/17 at noon.

Listing Details MLS# 26042176

Location Property Info

County
Kent
Street #
2138
Street Name
Houseman
Suffix
Avenue
Post Direction
NE
State
MI
Zip Code
49505
Zip (4)
4342

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
0.16
Lot Square Footage
7013
Lot Dimensions
47x149
Year Built
1942
Road Frontage
47
Garage Y/N
Yes
Garage Spaces
Yes
Fireplace
Yes
Total Fireplaces
Yes
Income Property
No
Total Rooms AG
7
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
1260
SqFt Above Grade
1260
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
546
Building Total SqFt
1806
Total Beds Above Grade
3
Total Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
Yes
Half Baths
Yes
Total Baths
2
Main Level Primary
No
Stories
2
School District
Grand Rapids
Association YN
No
Waterfront
No
Basement
Yes
Below Grade Finished SqFt
0

Tax Info

Tax ID #
41-14-08-354-006
Taxable Value
76725
SEV
133200
For Tax Year
2026
Seller's Annual Property Tax
2499
Tax Year
2026
Homestead %
100
Spec Assessment & Type
None known
Zoning
Residential

Remarks Misc

Directions
Fuller Ave NE. to Knapp St NE. Drive to Houseman Ave NE

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

More Information

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms
3
Upper Full Baths
Yes
Upper Level Square Feet
546
Total Baths Above Grade
2

Main Rooms

Main Half Baths
Yes
Main Level SQFT
714

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
Diamond and Knapp
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Municipality
City of Grand Rapids

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
234.13
Ownership Type
Private Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
Lovely home on tree lined street with sidewalks. Huge fenced backyard with garden areas, brick patio, and even a dog kennel or secure storage area for your bikes and tools. Brick patio off the back of the home is private and the perfect place for grilling and get-togethers. Theis 1940's home has been lovingly cared for to keep original character like hardwood floors, fireplace, and cove ceilings in place while updating to today's living needs. NEW ROOF in 2021, some replacement windows, forced air furnace and central AC make this a great home! Kitchen remodel in 2012 included new cabinetry, solid surface counters, stainless steel appliances, and tile flooring. The main floor features a spacious living room with hardwood floors plus a second living space that is a great family room/office/sunroom with tile floors and sliders to the fenced backyard. One stall garage and off-street parking plus open clean basement with laundry and utility sink included. Offer Deadline Mon 8/17 at noon.
Legal
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Lot Description

Level
Yes
Sidewalk
Yes

Other Structures

Other
Yes

Street Type

Paved
Yes
Public
Yes

Util Avail at Street

Cable Available
Yes
High Speed Internet
Yes
Phone Available
Yes
Storm Sewer
Yes

Utilities Attached

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

Yes
Yes

Laundry Features

Lower Level
Yes
Sink
Yes

Exterior Material

Vinyl Siding
Yes

Roofing

Asphalt
Yes

Parking Features

Detached
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
546

Basement Rooms

Basement Finished SQFT
0
Total Basement SQFT
0

Driveway

Concrete
Yes
Unpaved
Yes

Substructure

Full
Yes

Windows

Replacement
Yes
Screens
Yes
Storms
Yes

Kitchen Features

Eating Area
Yes
Mud Room Access
Yes
Pantry
Yes

Fireplace

Living Room
Yes
Wood Burning
Yes

Additional Items

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Window Treatments
Yes

Appliances

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

Water Heater

Natural Gas
Yes

Exterior Features

Other
Yes

Fencing

Fenced Back
Yes
Chain Link
Yes
Vinyl
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Patio
Yes

Flooring

Tile
Yes
Wood
Yes

Security Features

Smoke Detector(s)
Yes

Landscape

Garden Area
Yes
Shrubs/Hedges
Yes

Architectural Style

Traditional
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Property Features

Laundry Features: Lower Level; Sink Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding Roofing: Asphalt Windows: Replacement; Screens; Storms Substructure: Full Lot Description: Level; Sidewalk Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Utilities Attached: High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Connected Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; High Speed Internet; Phone Available; Storm Sewer Kitchen Features: Eating Area; Mud Room Access; Pantry Fireplace: Living Room; Wood Burning Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); Window Treatments Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Central Air Water Heater: Natural Gas Exterior Features: Other Fencing: Fenced Back; Chain Link; Vinyl Flooring: Tile; Wood Patio and Porch Features: Patio Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Landscape: Garden Area; Shrubs/Hedges Other Structures: Other Parking Features: Detached; Garage Faces Front Architectural Style: Traditional Driveway: Concrete; Unpaved Street Type: Paved; Public Mineral Rights: Yes Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; MSHDA; VA Loan Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Room NameLengthWidthLevelRemarks
Kitchen11.008.00MainFormal
Dining Area11.008.00Main
Living Room13.0016.00Main
LaundryLower
Primary Bedroom14.009.00Upper
Bathroom 13.007.00Upper
Bathroom 23.005.00Main
Bedroom 211.009.00Upper
Bedroom 39.009.00Upper
Family Room13.0011.00Main
IDX
Listing Office: GR Home Team
Listing Agent: Erin C Fester
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: August - 12 - 2026
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