Properties for sale in Michigan

Overview

Description

Charming, move-in ready home in an absolute prime location--just one block south of Wealthy St. and some of Grand Rapids' most sought-after restaurants, coffee spots, and nightlife. This beautifully updated property features a standout kitchen with quartz countertops, tall custom cabinetry, premium appliances, and a beverage fridge. The bathroom delivers a comfort experience with quartz surfaces, a glass-enclosed rainfall shower, and clean modern finishes. Major mechanicals are already handled with central A/C, high-efficiency furnace, newer water heater, and improved insulation for all year comfort. Exterior upgrades include newer roof, windows, siding, and updated water/sewer lines. Enjoy relaxing on the low-maintenance composite front porch. Minutes to downtown, yet tucked into a beautiful, vibrant neighborhood--this is the ideal blend of character, convenience, and quality.

Location Property Info

County: Kent
Street #: 457
Street Name: James
Suffix: Avenue
Post Direction: SE
State: MI
Zip Code: 49503
Zip (4): 5416

General Property Info

New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.1
Lot Square Footage: 4269
Lot Dimensions: 60 x 72
Year Built: 1900
Road Frontage: 132
Garage Y/N: No
Fireplace: No
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 6
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1358
SqFt Above Grade: 1358
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 651
Building Total SqFt: 1358
Total Beds Above Grade: 3
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: Yes
Total Baths: Yes
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 2
School District: Grand Rapids
Association YN: No
Waterfront: No
Basement: Yes
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0

Tax Info

Tax ID #: 41-14-31-226-031
Taxable Value: 99900
SEV: 99900
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 3342
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: None known
Zoning: Res

Remarks Misc

Directions: Wealthy street to south on James to property

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

More Information

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms: 3
Upper Full Baths: Yes
Upper Level Square Feet: 651
Total Baths Above Grade: Yes

Main Rooms

Main Level SQFT: 707

Basement Rooms

Total Basement SQFT: 651
Basement Finished SQFT: 0

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: Logan and James
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: City of Grand Rapids

Office/Contract Info

On-Market Date: 2026-04-23
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 257.66
Ownership Type: Private Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: Charming, move-in ready home in an absolute prime location--just one block south of Wealthy St. and some of Grand Rapids' most sought-after restaurants, coffee spots, and nightlife. This beautifully updated property features a standout kitchen with quartz countertops, tall custom cabinetry, premium appliances, and a beverage fridge. The bathroom delivers a comfort experience with quartz surfaces, a glass-enclosed rainfall shower, and clean modern finishes. Major mechanicals are already handled with central A/C, high-efficiency furnace, newer water heater, and improved insulation for all year comfort. Exterior upgrades include newer roof, windows, siding, and updated water/sewer lines. Enjoy relaxing on the low-maintenance composite front porch. Minutes to downtown, yet tucked into a beautiful, vibrant neighborhood--this is the ideal blend of character, convenience, and quality.
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Lot Description

Corner Lot: 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
FHA: Yes
MSHDA: Yes
VA Loan: Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown: Yes

Laundry Features

Gas Dryer Hookup: Yes
In Basement: Yes

Exterior Material

Other: Yes

Roofing

Asphalt: Yes
Composition: Yes
Mixed: Yes

Parking Features

Attached: 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

Paved: Yes

Substructure

Full: Yes

Windows

Replacement: Yes

Additional Items

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes

Appliances

Bar Fridge: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Porch(es): Yes

Architectural Style

Traditional: Yes

Possession

Close Plus 30 Days: Yes

Property Features

Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup; In Basement Exterior Material: Other Roofing: Asphalt; Composition; Mixed Windows: Replacement Substructure: Full Lot Description: Corner Lot; 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 Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s) Appliances: Bar Fridge; Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Central Air Water Heater: Natural Gas Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es) Parking Features: Attached Architectural Style: Traditional Driveway: Paved Street Type: Paved; Public Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; MSHDA; VA Loan Possession: Close Plus 30 Days Sale Conditions: None

457 James Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503