245 Briarwood Avenue SE, East Grand Rapids, MI 49506

New Listing
$1,050,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,383 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,841 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,050,000 List Date: 4/29/2026 Last Modified: 4/29/2026

Overview

Description

You may remember this charmer when it last hit the market about a year ago- it was designed and renovated by interior designer Sarah Sherman Samuel, not as a spec flip, but as a personal project that married its classic storybook character with modern aesthetics and function. It found a buyer quickly, and that buyer planned it to be their forever home. Over the course of the past year, they spent accordingly- investing over $130,000 into the property, layering pride of ownership onto an already outstanding base. Their circumstances changed, making this special property now available just a year later- and at an even better value than it was the first time.Recent updates include all new landscaping, underground sprinkling, a fully finished basement living room with private walk out- complete with millwork, lighting, and wired for sound;

Supplements: refinished hardwood floors on the main level; for peace of mind, asbestos was professionally removed in the basement along with all the old boiler pipes. Custom cabinetry was added in the laundry area, as well as glass block windows; the laundry tub was even reglazed. Plans were also made to finish out the large attic into an expansive additional l ...

Listing Details MLS# 26018756

Location Property Info

County
Kent
Street #
245
Street Name
Briarwood
Suffix
Avenue
Post Direction
SE
State
MI
Zip Code
49506
Zip (4)
1737

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
0.18
Lot Square Footage
7841
Lot Dimensions
131 X 60
Year Built
1929
Road Frontage
131
Garage Y/N
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Fireplace
Yes
Total Fireplaces
Yes
Income Property
No
Total Rooms AG
11
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
2649
SqFt Above Grade
2383
Below Grade Finished SqFt
266
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
1048
Building Total SqFt
3697
Total Beds Above Grade
3
Total Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
Yes
Total Baths
3
Main Level Primary
No
Stories
2
School District
East Grand Rapids
Elementary School
Wealthy School
Middle School
East Grand Rapids Middle School
High School
East Grand Rapids High School
Association YN
No
Waterfront
No
Body of Water
Reeds Lake
Statewide Lakes & Rivers
Reeds Lake
Basement
Yes

Tax Info

Tax ID #
41-14-28-353-004
Taxable Value
430100
SEV
430100
For Tax Year
2026
Seller's Annual Property Tax
20429
Tax Year
2026
Homestead %
100
Spec Assessment & Type
none known
Zoning
R-3

Remarks Misc

Directions
Property is on the southwest corner of Briarwood and Robinson Road, directly across from Aquinas College.

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N
No

More Information

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms
3
Upper Full Baths
2
Upper Level Square Feet
1057
Total Baths Above Grade
3

Main Rooms

Main Half Baths
Yes
Main Level SQFT
1592

Basement Rooms

Basement Finished SQFT
266
Total Basement SQFT
1314

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
Robinson Road & Briarwood
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Municipality
East Grand Rapids

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
440.62
Ownership Type
Private Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
You may remember this charmer when it last hit the market about a year ago- it was designed and renovated by interior designer Sarah Sherman Samuel, not as a spec flip, but as a personal project that married its classic storybook character with modern aesthetics and function. It found a buyer quickly, and that buyer planned it to be their forever home. Over the course of the past year, they spent accordingly- investing over $130,000 into the property, layering pride of ownership onto an already outstanding base. Their circumstances changed, making this special property now available just a year later- and at an even better value than it was the first time.Recent updates include all new landscaping, underground sprinkling, a fully finished basement living room with private walk out- complete with millwork, lighting, and wired for sound;
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Water Type

Lake
Yes

Water Fea. Amenities

Public Access 1 Mile or Less
Yes

Lot Description

Corner Lot
Yes
Level
Yes
Sidewalk
Yes

Street Type

Paved
Yes
Public
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

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Terms Available

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
VA Loan
Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown
Yes

Laundry Features

Gas Dryer Hookup
Yes
In Basement
Yes
Laundry Chute
Yes
Sink
Yes
Washer Hookup
Yes

Exterior Material

Brick
Yes

Roofing

Asphalt
Yes
Flat
Yes
Shingle
Yes

Parking Features

Detached
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

Asphalt
Yes
Paved
Yes

Substructure

Full
Yes
Walk-Out Access
Yes

Windows

Screens
Yes
Storms
Yes

Kitchen Features

Center Island
Yes
Garden Window
Yes

Fireplace

Living Room
Yes
Wood Burning
Yes

Additional Items

Basement Partially Finished
Yes
Ensuite
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Sump Pump
Yes
Window Treatments
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas
Yes

Exterior Features

Balcony
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Patio
Yes
Terrace
Yes

Flooring

Ceramic Tile
Yes
Stone
Yes
Tile
Yes
Wood
Yes

Security Features

Smoke Detector(s)
Yes

Landscape

Ground Cover
Yes
Shrubs/Hedges
Yes
Underground Sprinkler
Yes

Architectural Style

Traditional
Yes
Tudor
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Property Features

Water Type: Lake Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup; In Basement; Laundry Chute; Sink; Washer Hookup Exterior Material: Brick Roofing: Asphalt; Flat; Shingle Windows: Screens; Storms Substructure: Full; Walk-Out Access Lot Description: Corner Lot; Level; Sidewalk Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Connected Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; Electricity Available; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Available; Phone Available; Storm Sewer Kitchen Features: Center Island; Garden Window Fireplace: Living Room; Wood Burning Additional Items: Basement Partially Finished; Ensuite; Garage Door Opener; Sump Pump; Window Treatments Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Central Air Water Heater: Natural Gas Exterior Features: Balcony Flooring: Ceramic Tile; Stone; Tile; Wood Patio and Porch Features: Patio; Terrace Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Landscape: Ground Cover; Shrubs/Hedges; Underground Sprinkler Parking Features: Detached; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Front Architectural Style: Traditional; Tudor Driveway: Asphalt; Paved Street Type: Paved; Public Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; VA Loan Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None
IDX
Listing Office: Five Star Real Estate (Eastown)
Listing Agent: Anna J Alvarez
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: April - 29 - 2026
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