217 Madison Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

$740,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 3,879 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 13,634 Status: Sold
Current Price: $790,000 List Date: 10/15/2025 Last Modified: 12/02/2025

Description

Step into timeless elegance in Heritage Hill. An 1890s home with roots in Grand Rapids' creative past — once home to a furrier, then a furniture craftsman. Handcrafted millwork & its enduring charm, speaks to a legacy of craftsmanship and care. Hardwood floors, intricate crown molding, stained glass windows & rich original woodwork throughout. Main floor features spacious living & sitting room w/ cozy fireplace & built-ins, a sunny three-seasons room, formal dining room, & beautifully renovated kitchen that blends modern updates with classic charm. Upstairs- four bedrooms plus a serene primary suite with walk-in closet and large vanity area. The finished third floor adds a fifth bedroom, half bath, & flexible bonus space-perfect for guests or a home office. Enjoy one of Heritage Hill's rare large lots. Parking for up to 15 cars plus thoughtfully curated gardens, raised garden beds, and a two-story heated garage. Historic beauty meets modern comfort in the heart of Grand Rapids.

More Information MLS# 25053104

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: Cherry Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence Municipality: City of Grand Rapids Subdivision: Heritage Hill

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale: For Sale List Price/SqFt: 203.66 Ownership Type: Private Owned

General Property Info

New Construction: No Lot Dimensions: 89x148 Road Frontage: 89 Garage Y/N: Yes Garage Spaces: 2 Fireplace: Yes Total Fireplaces: 1 Waterfront: No Income Property: No Basement: Yes Total Rooms AG: 17 Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3879 SqFt Above Grade: 3879 Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0 Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 0 Building Total SqFt: 3879 Total Beds Above Grade: 5 Main Level Primary: No Stories: 3 School District: Grand Rapids Association YN: No Lot Measurement: Acres Lot Acres: 0.31 Lot Square Footage: 13634 Year Built: 1912 Total Bedrooms: 5 Full Baths: 2 Half Baths: 3 Total Baths: 5

Tax Info

Taxable Value: 228318 SEV: 373800 For Tax Year: 2025 Seller's Annual Property Tax: 8000 Tax Year: 2024 Homestead %: 100 Spec Assessment & Type: N/A Zoning: Residental Tax ID #: 41-14-30-381-063

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: Step into timeless elegance in Heritage Hill. An 1890s home with roots in Grand Rapids' creative past — once home to a furrier, then a furniture craftsman. Handcrafted millwork & its enduring charm, speaks to a legacy of craftsmanship and care. Hardwood floors, intricate crown molding, stained glass windows & rich original woodwork throughout. Main floor features spacious living & sitting room w/ cozy fireplace & built-ins, a sunny three-seasons room, formal dining room, & beautifully renovated kitchen that blends modern updates with classic charm. Upstairs- four bedrooms plus a serene primary suite with walk-in closet and large vanity area. The finished third floor adds a fifth bedroom, half bath, & flexible bonus space-perfect for guests or a home office. Enjoy one of Heritage Hill's rare large lots. Parking for up to 15 cars plus thoughtfully curated gardens, raised garden beds, and a two-story heated garage. Historic beauty meets modern comfort in the heart of Grand Rapids. Legal: PART OF LOT 43 & PART OF E 1/2 OF VAC PORTION OF ALLEY ADJ ON THE W COM AT NE COR OF SD LOT 43 TH S 7 FT ALONG E LINE OF SD LOT TH SWLY TO A PT ON CL OF VAC ALLEY ADJ ON THE W WHICH PT IS 10.17 FT S ALONG CL OF SD ALLEY FROM N LINE OF LOT 43 EXT W TH N ALONG CL OF SD ALLEY 10.17 FT TO N LINE OF LOT 43 EXT W TH E ALONG SD EXT N LOT LINE & SD N LOT LINE 148.5 FT TO BEG ALSO PART OF LOT 44 & PART OF

Status Change Info

Sold Price/SqFt: 190.77 Under Contract Date: 2025-10-30 Sold Date: 2025-12-01 Sold Price: $740,000

Lot Description

Level: 1 Sidewalk: 1

Street Type

Paved: 1 Public: 1

Utilities Attached

High Speed Internet: 1 Natural Gas Connected: 1

Sewer

Public Sewer: 1

Water

Public: 1

Terms Available

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Mineral Rights

Unknown: 1

Laundry Features

In Basement: 1

Exterior Material

Wood Siding: 1

Roofing

Composition: 1

Parking Features

Detached: 1

Heat Source

Natural Gas: 1

Sale Conditions

None: 1

Heat Type

Forced Air: 1 Hot Water: 1

Air Conditioning

Central Air: 1

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms: 5 Upper Full Baths: 2 Upper Half Baths: 1 Upper Level Square Feet: 2397 Total Baths Above Grade: 4

Main Rooms

Main Half Baths: 1 Main Level SQFT: 1483

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT: 0 Total Lower SQFT: 0

Basement Rooms

Basement Half Baths: 1 Basement Finished SQFT: 0 Total Basement SQFT: 0

Driveway

Paved: 1

Substructure

Full: 1

Windows

Screens: 1 Storms: 1

Fireplace

Family Room: 1 Wood Burning: 1 Other: 1

Additional Items

Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Ensuite: 1 Window Treatments: 1

Appliances

Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Dryer: 1 Range: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer: 1

Water Heater

Natural Gas: 1

Exterior Features

3 Season Room: 1

Fencing

Other: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Patio: 1 Porch(es): 1

Flooring

Ceramic Tile: 1 Wood: 1

Landscape

Decor Fence: 1 Flower Garden: 1 Garden Area: 1 Ground Cover: 1 Shrubs/Hedges: 1

Architectural Style

Traditional: 1

Possession

Close Plus 30 Days: 1

Location Property Info

County: Kent Street #: 217 Street Name: Madison Suffix: Avenue Post Direction: SE State: MI Zip Code: 49503 Zip (4): 4615 Area: Grand Rapids - G

OfficeContract Info

Status: Sold List Price: $790,000 Current Price: $740,000 Listing Date: 2025-10-15

Remarks Misc

Directions: Cherry south to Madison

Property Features

Laundry Features: In Basement Exterior Material: Wood Siding Roofing: Composition Windows: Screens; Storms Substructure: Full Lot Description: Level; Sidewalk Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Utilities Attached: High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Connected Fireplace: Family Room; Wood Burning; Other Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); Ensuite; Window Treatments Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air; Hot Water Air Conditioning: Central Air Water Heater: Natural Gas Exterior Features: 3 Season Room Fencing: Other Flooring: Ceramic Tile; Wood Patio and Porch Features: Patio; Porch(es) Landscape: Decor Fence; Flower Garden; Garden Area; Ground Cover; Shrubs/Hedges Parking Features: Detached Architectural Style: Traditional Driveway: Paved Street Type: Paved; Public Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Possession: Close Plus 30 Days Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Bedroom 5 Primary Bathroom Laundry Bedroom 3 Kitchen Dining Room Level: Main Remarks: Formal Primary Bedroom Bedroom 4 Bedroom 2 Level: Upper Other Family Room Living Room Level: Main
Listing Office: Crown Real Estate Partners Inc
Listing Agent: Heather Z Garbaty
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Last Updated: December - 02 - 2025
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