447 Emerald Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

New Listing
$279,900
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,774 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,271 Status: Active
Current Price: $279,900 List Date: 4/09/2026 Last Modified: 4/09/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to this beautifully maintained historic home just steps from the heart of Grand Rapids' vibrant Medical Mile. Built in 1900 and thoughtfully updated, this spacious 5-bedroom, 2-bath residence blends timeless character with modern-day comfort across nearly 2,800 square feet.Perfectly positioned just one block off Michigan Street, you'll enjoy walkable access to popular restaurants, nightlife, and major employers--including Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital--making daily life both convenient and connected.Inside, the home offers incredible flexibility to fit your needs. The second floor features its own private entrance, two bedrooms, a kitchenette, and full bath--ideal for multi-generational living, guests, or potential rental income. Whether you're looking for a spacious single-family home or exploring investment opportunities, this property delivers options.Step outside to a generous backyard, perfect for entertaining, relaxing, or enjoying Michigan summers, alo ...

Supplements: with off-street parking for added convenience. With its centralized location, versatile layout, and classic charm, this is a rare opportunity to own a standout property in beautiful Grand Rapids.

Listing Details MLS# 26014324

Location Property Info

County
Kent
Street #
447
Street Name
Emerald
Suffix
Avenue
Post Direction
NE
State
MI
Zip Code
49503

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
0.12
Lot Square Footage
5271
Lot Dimensions
40ft X 132ft
Year Built
1900
Road Frontage
40
Garage Y/N
No
Fireplace
No
Income Property
No
Total Rooms AG
13
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
2774
SqFt Above Grade
2774
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
1118
Building Total SqFt
3892
Total Beds Above Grade
5
Total Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
2
Total Baths
2
Main Level Primary
Yes
Stories
2
School District
Grand Rapids
# of Outbuildings
Yes
Association YN
No
Waterfront
No
Basement
Yes
Below Grade Finished SqFt
0

Tax Info

Tax ID #
41-14-20-351-025
Taxable Value
97941
SEV
146800
For Tax Year
2026
Seller's Annual Property Tax
5995.59
Tax Year
2025
Spec Assessment & Type
None
Zoning
Residential
Homestead %
0

Remarks Misc

Directions
Head East on Michigan Street NE, turn North onto Eastern Avenue NE, turn East onto Harvey Street NE, turn East onto Emerald Avenue NE and then North to address.

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N
No

More Information

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
Yes

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms
2
Upper Full Baths
Yes
Upper Level Square Feet
1100
Total Baths Above Grade
2

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms
3
Main Full Baths
Yes
Main Level SQFT
1674

Basement Rooms

Total Basement SQFT
1118
Basement Finished SQFT
0

Outbuilding 1

Outbuilding Description
Storage Shed

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
Harvey St NE & Hake Rd NE
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Municipality
City of Grand Rapids

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
100.9
Ownership Type
Private Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
Welcome to this beautifully maintained historic home just steps from the heart of Grand Rapids' vibrant Medical Mile. Built in 1900 and thoughtfully updated, this spacious 5-bedroom, 2-bath residence blends timeless character with modern-day comfort across nearly 2,800 square feet.Perfectly positioned just one block off Michigan Street, you'll enjoy walkable access to popular restaurants, nightlife, and major employers--including Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital--making daily life both convenient and connected.Inside, the home offers incredible flexibility to fit your needs. The second floor features its own private entrance, two bedrooms, a kitchenette, and full bath--ideal for multi-generational living, guests, or potential rental income. Whether you're looking for a spacious single-family home or exploring investment opportunities, this property delivers options.Step outside to a generous backyard, perfect for entertaining, relaxing, or enjoying Michigan summers, along
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Lot Description

Sidewalk
Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s)
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

Utilities Attached

Cable Connected
Yes
High Speed Internet
Yes
Natural Gas Connected
Yes
Phone Connected
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Terms Available

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
VA Loan
Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown
Yes

Laundry Features

None
Yes
See Remarks
Yes

Exterior Material

Vinyl Siding
Yes

Roofing

Composition
Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air
Yes

Accessibility Feat

Low Threshold Shower
Yes
Ramped Entrance
Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT
0
Total Lower SQFT
0

Driveway

Paved
Yes

Substructure

Partial
Yes

Kitchen Features

Mud Room Access
Yes

Additional Items

Sump Pump
Yes
Window Treatments
Yes

Appliances

Cooktop
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Oven
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Porch(es)
Yes

Flooring

Carpet
Yes
Tile
Yes
Vinyl
Yes

Security Features

Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Yes
Security System
Yes
Smoke Detector(s)
Yes

Landscape

Ground Cover
Yes
Shrubs/Hedges
Yes

Architectural Style

Colonial
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Property Features

Accessibility Feat: Low Threshold Shower; Ramped Entrance Laundry Features: None; See Remarks Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding Roofing: Composition Substructure: Partial Lot Description: Sidewalk Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Connected; Phone Connected Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; Electricity Available; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Available; Phone Available Kitchen Features: Mud Room Access Additional Items: Sump Pump; Window Treatments Appliances: Cooktop; Dryer; Microwave; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Vinyl Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es) Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s); Security System; Smoke Detector(s) Landscape: Ground Cover; Shrubs/Hedges Other Structures: Shed(s) Architectural Style: Colonial Driveway: Paved Street Type: Paved; Public Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None
Listing Office: Five Star Real Estate GH
Listing Agent: Cody Clemons
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