Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
3
Baths:
2
Square Footage:
1,540
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
3,528
Status:
Sold
Current Price:
$419,999
List Date:
11/11/2025
Last Modified:
12/18/2025
554 Ethel Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
$424,000
Description
Discover this beautifully updated home in an unbeatable Eastown location. The property retains its incredible historic character — featuring unique arches, elegant brass details, and original hardwood flooring — while offering a full suite of modern upgrades.Highlights include:New roof & furnaceCentral A/CBrand-new kitchenNew drywall and fresh paint inside and outRefinished original hardwood & tile floorsTwo stunning new bathrooms, including a custom-tiled arched showerFully fenced spacious backyardAttached garageSpacious walk-in closet off the primary bedroom — a rare find in Eastown homesThis home perfectly blends historic craftsmanship with modern living, all within one of Grand Rapids' most vibrant neighborhoods.Seller is licensed agent in MI.
More Information MLS# 25057772
Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Ethel Ave SE & Sherman St.
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: City of Grand Rapids
Subdivision: Eastown
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 272.73
Ownership Type: Broker/Agent Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 40’ x 88’
Road Frontage: 70
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 1
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 4
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1765
SqFt Above Grade: 1540
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 103
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 351
Building Total SqFt: 1765
Total Beds Above Grade: 3
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 3
School District: Grand Rapids
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.08
Lot Square Footage: 3528
Year Built: 1905
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 1
Half Baths: 1
Total Baths: 2
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 43592
SEV: 125800
For Tax Year: 2024
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 1303
Tax Year: 2024
Homestead %: 0
Spec Assessment & Type: 0
Zoning: 401 Residential
Tax ID #: 41-14-32-233-015
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Discover this beautifully updated home in an unbeatable Eastown location. The property retains its incredible historic character — featuring unique arches, elegant brass details, and original hardwood flooring — while offering a full suite of modern upgrades.Highlights include:New roof & furnaceCentral A/CBrand-new kitchenNew drywall and fresh paint inside and outRefinished original hardwood & tile floorsTwo stunning new bathrooms, including a custom-tiled arched showerFully fenced spacious backyardAttached garageSpacious walk-in closet off the primary bedroom — a rare find in Eastown homesThis home perfectly blends historic craftsmanship with modern living, all within one of Grand Rapids' most vibrant neighborhoods.Seller is licensed agent in MI.
Legal: W 88.7 FT OF LOT 64* CLOSTERHOUSE S SUBD N* OF CROSS ADD N
Status Change Info
Sold Price/SqFt: 275.32
Under Contract Date: 2025-11-18
Sold Date: 2025-12-12
Sold Price: $424,000
Lot Description
Corner Lot: 1
Street Type
Public: 1
Util Avail at Street
Cable Available: 1
Electricity Available: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Natural Gas Available: 1
Phone Available: 1
Storm Sewer: 1
Utilities Attached
Cable Connected: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
VA Loan: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Laundry Features
Electric Dryer Hookup: 1
In Basement: 1
In Unit: 1
Lower Level: 1
Sink: 1
Washer Hookup: 1
Exterior Material
Aluminum Siding: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Flat: 1
Shingle: 1
Parking Features
Attached: 1
Garage Faces Side: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Air Conditioning
Central Air: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 3
Upper Full Baths: 1
Upper Level Square Feet: 585
Total Baths Above Grade: 2
Main Rooms
Main Half Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 858
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 858
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 103
Driveway
Concrete: 1
Paved: 1
Substructure
Daylight: 1
Full: 1
Windows
Insulated Windows: 1
Replacement: 1
Screens: 1
Storms: 1
Kitchen Features
Mud Room Access: 1
Pantry: 1
Fireplace
Living Room: 1
Wood Burning: 1
Appliances
Cooktop: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Freezer: 1
Oven: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Water Heater
Natural Gas: 1
Fencing
Fenced Back: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Ceramic Tile: 1
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Security Features
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s): 1
Fire Alarm: 1
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Landscape
Ground Cover: 1
Shrubs/Hedges: 1
Architectural Style
Craftsman: 1
Traditional: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Location Property Info
County: Kent
Street #: 554
Street Name: Ethel
Suffix: Avenue
Post Direction: SE
State: MI
Zip Code: 49506
Zip (4): 2724
Area: Grand Rapids - G
OfficeContract Info
Status: Sold
List Price: $419,999
Current Price: $424,000
Listing Date: 2025-11-11
Property Features
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; In Basement; In Unit; Lower Level; Sink; Washer Hookup
Exterior Material: Aluminum Siding
Roofing: Composition; Flat; Shingle
Windows: Insulated Windows; Replacement; Screens; Storms
Substructure: Daylight; Full
Lot Description: Corner Lot
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: Mud Room Access; Pantry
Fireplace: Living Room; Wood Burning
Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Freezer; Oven; Range; Refrigerator
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Water Heater: Natural Gas
Fencing: Fenced Back
Flooring: Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Tile; Wood
Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s); Fire Alarm; Smoke Detector(s)
Landscape: Ground Cover; Shrubs/Hedges
Parking Features: Attached; Garage Faces Side
Architectural Style: Craftsman; Traditional
Driveway: Concrete; Paved
Street Type: Public
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions: None
Room Information
Kitchen
Listing Office:
Pyxis Realty
Listing Agent:
Brett M Lambert
Last Updated: December - 18 - 2025
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