226 College Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

New Listing
$915,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 5,279 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 13,199 Status: Active
Current Price: $915,000 List Date: 5/02/2026 Last Modified: 5/02/2026

Overview

Description

Make a piece of history your home. This stunning Heritage Hill masterpiece was originally built by the Klingman Family in 1891. The new owners have dedicated the last 16 years to lovingly restoring it back to its former grandeur. The extensive woodwork, stained and leaded glass, original pocket doors and hardware are among the countless ornate details that make this home a very unique find within the Heritage Hill community. Just over 5,000 sq ft of above grade living, this 5-bedroom, 4 bath home is the very definition of stately. Featuring an expansive ballroom, an impressive library with built-in barrister cabinets, an exquisite conservatory, music room, and a hundred other unique spaces to explore. The latest renovations include two full bathrooms, kitchen, and new primary suite. The home sits on a prized double lot with breathtaking French gardens. Upgrades can be found on features sheet.

Listing Details MLS# 26019493

Location Property Info

County
Kent
Street #
226
Street Name
College
Suffix
Avenue
Post Direction
SE
State
MI
Zip Code
49503
Zip (4)
4704

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
0.3
Lot Square Footage
13199
Lot Dimensions
99.50 X 131.50
Year Built
1910
Road Frontage
99
Garage Y/N
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Fireplace
Yes
Total Fireplaces
5
Income Property
No
Total Rooms AG
20
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
5099
SqFt Above Grade
5279
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
1590
Building Total SqFt
6869
Total Beds Above Grade
5
Total Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
2
Total Baths
4
Main Level Primary
No
Stories
3
School District
Grand Rapids
Association YN
No
Waterfront
No
Basement
Yes
Below Grade Finished SqFt
0

Tax Info

Tax ID #
41-14-30-453-003
Taxable Value
199303
SEV
412300
For Tax Year
2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax
6745.42
Tax Year
2025
Homestead %
100
Spec Assessment & Type
None known to seller
Zoning
Residential

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms
5
Upper Full Baths
2
Upper Level Square Feet
3424
Total Baths Above Grade
3

More Information

Main Rooms

Main Half Baths
Yes
Main Level SQFT
1855

Basement Rooms

Basement Half Baths
Yes
Total Basement SQFT
1590
Basement Finished SQFT
0

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
Cherry and College
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Municipality
City of Grand Rapids

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
173.33
Ownership Type
Private Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
Make a piece of history your home. This stunning Heritage Hill masterpiece was originally built by the Klingman Family in 1891. The new owners have dedicated the last 16 years to lovingly restoring it back to its former grandeur. The extensive woodwork, stained and leaded glass, original pocket doors and hardware are among the countless ornate details that make this home a very unique find within the Heritage Hill community. Just over 5,000 sq ft of above grade living, this 5-bedroom, 4 bath home is the very definition of stately. Featuring an expansive ballroom, an impressive library with built-in barrister cabinets, an exquisite conservatory, music room, and a hundred other unique spaces to explore. The latest renovations include two full bathrooms, kitchen, and new primary suite. The home sits on a prized double lot with breathtaking French gardens. Upgrades can be found on features sheet.
Legal
LOT 3 & N 1/2 OF LOT 4* GILBERT S ADDITION

Street Type

Public
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Terms Available

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown
Yes

Laundry Features

Other
Yes

Exterior Material

Aluminum Siding
Yes

Roofing

Shingle
Yes

Parking Features

Detached
Yes

Heat Source

Other
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air
Yes
Hot Water
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT
0
Total Lower SQFT
0

Driveway

Concrete
Yes

Substructure

Full
Yes

Windows

Storms
Yes

Kitchen Features

Mud Room Access
Yes
Pantry
Yes

Fireplace

Bedroom
Yes
Family Room
Yes
Formal Dining
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Other
Yes

Additional Items

Ensuite
Yes

Appliances

Bar Fridge
Yes
Built-In Gas Oven
Yes
Cooktop
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas
Yes

Exterior Features

3 Season Room
Yes

Fencing

Fenced Back
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Porch(es)
Yes

Flooring

Tile
Yes
Wood
Yes

Landscape

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

Architectural Style

Historic
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Property Features

Laundry Features: Other Exterior Material: Aluminum Siding Roofing: Shingle Windows: Storms Substructure: Full Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Kitchen Features: Mud Room Access; Pantry Fireplace: Bedroom; Family Room; Formal Dining; Living Room; Other Additional Items: Ensuite Appliances: Bar Fridge; Built-In Gas Oven; Cooktop; Dishwasher; Refrigerator Heat Source: Other Heat Type: Forced Air; Hot Water Air Conditioning: Central Air Water Heater: Natural Gas Exterior Features: 3 Season Room Fencing: Fenced Back Flooring: Tile; Wood Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es) Landscape: Flower Garden; Garden Area; Ground Cover; Shrubs/Hedges Parking Features: Detached Architectural Style: Historic Driveway: Concrete Street Type: Public Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None
IDX
Listing Office: Keller Williams GR North
Listing Agent: Rebecca Dickenson
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: May - 02 - 2026
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