53 Baylis Street SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49507

$229,900
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,696 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 4,487 Status: Active
Current Price: $229,900 List Date: 6/04/2026 Last Modified: 6/22/2026

Overview

Description

Spacious 4-bed, 3-full-bath home in Grand Rapids with incredible value and sweat-equity potential. This property offers a generous layout, solid structure, and room to grow, including three additional nonconforming bedroom spaces in the basement level--ideal for guests, offices, or future conversion. Multiple living areas, ample bedroom space, and three full baths make this home perfect for larger households or investors seeking strong rental potential. The kitchen and common areas provide a great foundation for updates, allowing you to build equity fast at a price point that's hard to beat. Located near parks, schools, shopping, and downtown GR, this home combines convenience with opportunity. A true bargain with tons of upside--schedule your showing and imagine the possibilities!

Listing Details MLS# 26027023

Location Property Info

County
Kent
Street #
53
Street Name
Baylis
Suffix
Street
Post Direction
SW
State
MI
Zip Code
49507
Zip (4)
2938

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
0.1
Lot Square Footage
4487
Lot Dimensions
50 x 90
Year Built
1922
Road Frontage
50
Garage Y/N
Yes
Garage Spaces
Yes
Fireplace
No
Income Property
Yes
Total Rooms AG
6
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
1696
SqFt Above Grade
1696
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
864
Building Total SqFt
2560
Total Beds Above Grade
4
Total Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
3
Total Baths
3
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 #
41-17-12-277-039
Taxable Value
28218
SEV
95800
For Tax Year
2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax
1456.93
Tax Year
2025
Spec Assessment & Type
None Known
Zoning
401 RESIDENTIAL
Homestead %
0

Remarks Misc

Directions
North on Division from 28Th St, West on Baylis to house.

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N
No

More Information

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms
3
Upper Full Baths
Yes
Upper Level Square Feet
846
Total Baths Above Grade
2

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms
Yes
Main Full Baths
Yes
Main Level SQFT
850

Basement Rooms

Basement Full Baths
Yes
Total Basement SQFT
846
Basement Finished SQFT
0

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
Division & Baylis
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Municipality
City of Grand Rapids

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
135.55
Ownership Type
Private Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
Spacious 4-bed, 3-full-bath home in Grand Rapids with incredible value and sweat-equity potential. This property offers a generous layout, solid structure, and room to grow, including three additional nonconforming bedroom spaces in the basement level--ideal for guests, offices, or future conversion. Multiple living areas, ample bedroom space, and three full baths make this home perfect for larger households or investors seeking strong rental potential. The kitchen and common areas provide a great foundation for updates, allowing you to build equity fast at a price point that's hard to beat. Located near parks, schools, shopping, and downtown GR, this home combines convenience with opportunity. A true bargain with tons of upside--schedule your showing and imagine the possibilities!
Legal
LOT 59* NEW KENSINGTON ADDITION

Lot Description

Sidewalk
Yes

Street Type

Paved
Yes
Public
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Terms Available

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown
Yes

Laundry Features

In Basement
Yes

Exterior Material

Aluminum Siding
Yes
Brick
Yes
Vinyl Siding
Yes
Wood Siding
Yes

Roofing

Composition
Yes

Parking Features

Detached
Yes
Garage Faces Front
Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air
Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT
0
Total Lower SQFT
0

Driveway

Concrete
Yes

Substructure

Full
Yes

Windows

Replacement
Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas
Yes

Exterior Features

Other
Yes

Fencing

Fenced Back
Yes
Chain Link
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Enclosed
Yes

Flooring

Linoleum
Yes
Other
Yes
Wood
Yes

Landscape

Shrubs/Hedges
Yes

Architectural Style

Traditional
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Property Features

Laundry Features: In Basement Exterior Material: Aluminum Siding; Brick; Vinyl Siding; Wood Siding Roofing: Composition Windows: Replacement Substructure: Full Lot Description: Sidewalk Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Water Heater: Natural Gas Exterior Features: Other Fencing: Fenced Back; Chain Link Flooring: Linoleum; Other; Wood Patio and Porch Features: Enclosed Landscape: Shrubs/Hedges Parking Features: Detached; Garage Faces Front Architectural Style: Traditional Driveway: Concrete Street Type: Paved; Public Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None
IDX
Listing Office: Century 21 Affiliated (GR)
Listing Agent: Murray Thompson (Sonny)
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: June - 22 - 2026
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