Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
5
Baths:
5
Square Footage:
3,308
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
9,409
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$1,299,900
List Date:
7/24/2026
Last Modified:
7/24/2026
426 Lafayette Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
New Listing
$1,299,900
Listing Details MLS# 26038194
Location Property Info
- County
- Kent
- Street #
- 426
- Street Name
- Lafayette
- Suffix
- Avenue
- Post Direction
- SE
- State
- MI
- Zip Code
- 49503
General Property Info
- New Construction
- No
- Lot Measurement
- Acres
- Lot Acres
- 0.22
- Lot Square Footage
- 9409
- Lot Dimensions
- 65' x 145'
- Year Built
- 1900
- Road Frontage
- 65
- Garage Y/N
- Yes
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Total Fireplaces
- Yes
- Income Property
- No
- Total Rooms AG
- 15
- Total Fin SqFt All Levels
- 4218
- SqFt Above Grade
- 3308
- Below Grade Finished SqFt
- 910
- Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
- 524
- Building Total SqFt
- 4742
- Total Beds Above Grade
- 5
- Total Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 3
- Half Baths
- 2
- Total Baths
- 5
- Main Level Primary
- Yes
- Stories
- 3
- School District
- Grand Rapids
- Association YN
- No
- Waterfront
- No
- Basement
- Yes
Tax Info
- Tax ID #
- 41-14-31-128-006
- Taxable Value
- 143021
- SEV
- 347300
- For Tax Year
- 2026
- Seller's Annual Property Tax
- 7190.78
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Spec Assessment & Type
- None known
- Zoning
- Res
- Homestead %
- 0
Remarks Misc
- Directions
- From Wealthy Street, turn South onto Lafayette Avenue SE and the property will be on the left.
Waterfront Options
- Water Access Y/N
- No
More Information
Access Feat
- Accessibility Features
- No
Upper Rooms
- Upper Bedrooms
- 4
- Upper Full Baths
- 2
- Upper Level Square Feet
- 1874
- Total Baths Above Grade
- 4
Main Rooms
- Main Bedrooms
- Yes
- Main Full Baths
- Yes
- Main Half Baths
- Yes
- Main Level SQFT
- 1434
Location & Property Info
- Cross Streets
- Wealthy St & Madison Ave
- Property Sub-Type
- Single Family Residence
- Municipality
- City of Grand Rapids
Office/Contract Info
- Auction or For Sale
- For Sale
- List Price/SqFt
- 392.96
Remarks & Misc
- Public Remarks
- This property is a true real estate unicorn because it is a completely updated, turn-key masterpiece nestled right in the heart of Grand Rapids' historic Heritage Hill, blending 1890s charm with zero of the usual nineteenth-century headaches. It is practically unheard of to find a historic home with four finished floors that was taken down to the studs and meticulously reborn with all updated wiring, plumbing, and high-efficiency mechanicals and hvac, saving you the absolute joy of discovering antique pipes that leak behind old walls. Built originally for a local perfume magnate, this five-bedroom, five-bathroom estate is the most compelling resurrection story in the city. Today, it offers an exceptionally open floor plan tailored for modern entertaining, elegantly partitioned by two sets of pocket doors. Your guests will marvel at the soaring, ornate 1890s staircase before gravitating toward the chef's kitchen, boasting top-tier granite countertops, a custom hood vent, and an
- Legal
- S 4/5 OF LOT 19 BLK 2 & N 25.46 FT OF LOT 18 BLK 2* J PENNEY S ADDITION* BEING PART OF E 1/2 OF NW 1/4 SEC 31-7-11
Lot Description
- Sidewalk
- Yes
Street Type
- Paved
- Yes
- Public
- Yes
Utilities Attached
- Natural Gas Connected
- Yes
Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Yes
Water
- Public
- Yes
Terms Available
- Cash
- Yes
- Conventional
- Yes
- FHA
- Yes
- VA Loan
- Yes
Laundry Features
- Main Level
- Yes
- Upper Level
- Yes
Exterior Material
- Wood Siding
- 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 Half Baths
- Yes
- Lower Finished SQFT
- 910
- Total Lower SQFT
- 1434
Basement Rooms
- Basement Finished SQFT
- 0
- Total Basement SQFT
- 0
Driveway
- Concrete
- Yes
Substructure
- Full
- Yes
Kitchen Features
- Center Island
- Yes
- Eating Area
- Yes
- Snack Bar
- Yes
Fireplace
- Living Room
- Yes
Additional Items
- Basement Finished
- Yes
Appliances
- Dryer
- Yes
- Range
- Yes
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Washer
- Yes
Water Heater
- Natural Gas
- Yes
Patio and Porch Features
- Porch(es)
- Yes
- Covered
- Yes
Flooring
- Other
- Yes
- Tile
- Yes
- Wood
- Yes
Landscape
- Garden Area
- Yes
- Shrubs/Hedges
- Yes
Architectural Style
- Victorian
- Yes
Possession
- Close Of Escrow
- Yes
Property Features
Laundry Features:
Main Level; Upper Level
Exterior Material:
Wood Siding
Substructure:
Full
Lot Description:
Sidewalk
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Water:
Public
Utilities Attached:
Natural Gas Connected
Kitchen Features:
Center Island; Eating Area; Snack Bar
Fireplace:
Living Room
Additional Items:
Basement Finished
Appliances:
Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source:
Natural Gas
Heat Type:
Forced Air
Air Conditioning:
Central Air
Water Heater:
Natural Gas
Flooring:
Other; Tile; Wood
Patio and Porch Features:
Covered; Porch(es)
Landscape:
Garden Area; Shrubs/Hedges
Parking Features:
Detached; Garage Faces Front
Architectural Style:
Victorian
Driveway:
Concrete
Street Type:
Paved; Public
Terms Available:
Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan
Possession:
Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions:
None
Room Information
| Room Name | Level |
|---|---|
| Recreation | Lower |
| Bathroom 5 | Lower |
| Primary Bedroom | Main |
| Primary Bathroom | Main |
| Living Room | Main |
| Dining Room | Main |
| Kitchen | Main |
| Bathroom 3 | Upper |
| Bedroom 2 | Upper |
| Bedroom 3 | Upper |
| Bedroom 4 | Upper |
| Bedroom 5 | Upper |
| Office | Upper |
| Bathroom 4 | Upper |
| Bonus Room | Upper |
Listing Office:
Icon Realty Group LLC
Listing Agent:
Darrell DeWard
Last Updated: July - 24 - 2026
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