556 Lafayette Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

New Listing
$450,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,638 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,231 Status: Active
Current Price: $450,000 List Date: 4/23/2026 Last Modified: 4/23/2026

Overview

Description

Heritage Hill character with real flexibility. This home works well for someone looking to live in one portion and rent the other, operate as an income property, or bring it back to a spacious single-family home. The main level blends natural light and original charm with everyday function, featuring a comfortable living room, formal dining area, and an updated kitchen, bathroom, and bedrooms that make daily living easy. Upstairs, you'll find a separate three-bedroom unit with its own kitchen, dining area, and spacious living room, currently rented for $1,750 per month to long-term tenants. Each unit has its own laundry. Off-street parking with multiple spaces adds to the practicality, and the location places you in the heart of Heritage Hill, close to downtown, parks, and local favorites. The fenced front yard is perfect for pups, and the wraparound porch offers a great place to sit and enjoy a beautiful day. This home gives you flexibility without overcomplicating the path forward.

Listing Details MLS# 26017303

Location Property Info

County
Kent
Street #
556
Street Name
Lafayette
Suffix
Avenue
Post Direction
SE
State
MI
Zip Code
49503
Zip (4)
5332

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
0.17
Lot Square Footage
7231
Lot Dimensions
50 X 145
Year Built
1890
Road Frontage
50
Garage Y/N
No
Total Fireplaces
Yes
Income Property
Yes
Total Rooms AG
13
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
2638
SqFt Above Grade
2638
Building Total SqFt
2638
Total Beds Above Grade
5
Total Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
2
Total Baths
2
Main Level Primary
Yes
Stories
2
School District
Grand Rapids
Association YN
Yes
Waterfront
No
Basement
Yes
Below Grade Finished SqFt
0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
0

Tax Info

Tax ID #
411431134012
Taxable Value
140720
SEV
177200
For Tax Year
2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax
7266.14
Tax Year
2025
Spec Assessment & Type
None Known
Zoning
RMHH2
Homestead %
0

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N
No

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

More Information

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms
3
Upper Full Baths
Yes
Upper Level Square Feet
1329
Total Baths Above Grade
2

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms
2
Main Full Baths
Yes
Main Level SQFT
1309

Basement Rooms

Total Basement SQFT
955
Basement Finished SQFT
0

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
Wealthy and Lafayette
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Municipality
City of Grand Rapids

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
170.58

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
Heritage Hill character with real flexibility. This home works well for someone looking to live in one portion and rent the other, operate as an income property, or bring it back to a spacious single-family home. The main level blends natural light and original charm with everyday function, featuring a comfortable living room, formal dining area, and an updated kitchen, bathroom, and bedrooms that make daily living easy. Upstairs, you'll find a separate three-bedroom unit with its own kitchen, dining area, and spacious living room, currently rented for $1,750 per month to long-term tenants. Each unit has its own laundry. Off-street parking with multiple spaces adds to the practicality, and the location places you in the heart of Heritage Hill, close to downtown, parks, and local favorites. The fenced front yard is perfect for pups, and the wraparound porch offers a great place to sit and enjoy a beautiful day. This home gives you flexibility without overcomplicating the path forward.
Legal
LOT 23 BLK 4* J PENNEY S ADDITION* BEING PART OF E 1/2 OF NW 1/4 SEC 31-7-11

Lot Description

Level
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

Natural Gas Connected
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Terms Available

Assumable
Yes
Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
MSHDA
Yes
VA Loan
Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown
Yes

Association Info.

Approx. Assoc Fee
0
Assoc. Buy in Fee
No

Laundry Features

Gas Dryer Hookup
Yes
In Basement
Yes
In Unit
Yes
Sink
Yes
Upper Level
Yes

Exterior Material

Wood Siding
Yes

Assoc. Fee Incl.

None
Yes

Roofing

Composition
Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air
Yes

Air Conditioning

Window Unit(s)
Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT
0
Total Lower SQFT
0

Driveway

Gravel
Yes
Other
Yes

Substructure

Full
Yes

Windows

Screens
Yes
Storms
Yes

Kitchen Features

Mud Room Access
Yes
Pantry
Yes

Additional Items

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Home Warranty
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas
Yes

Exterior Features

Other
Yes

Fencing

Front Yard
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Porch(es)
Yes
Covered
Yes

Flooring

Vinyl
Yes
Wood
Yes

Landscape

Flower Garden
Yes
Garden Area
Yes
Shrubs/Hedges
Yes

Architectural Style

Victorian
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Property Features

Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup; In Basement; In Unit; Sink; Upper Level Exterior Material: Wood Siding Roofing: Composition Windows: Screens; Storms Substructure: Full Lot Description: Level; Sidewalk Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Utilities Attached: 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 Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); Home Warranty Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Window Unit(s) Water Heater: Natural Gas Exterior Features: Other Fencing: Front Yard Flooring: Vinyl; Wood Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Porch(es) Landscape: Flower Garden; Garden Area; Shrubs/Hedges Architectural Style: Victorian Driveway: Gravel; Other Street Type: Paved; Public Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Assumable; Cash; Conventional; FHA; MSHDA; VA Loan Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None
IDX
Listing Office: Real5
Listing Agent: Matthew Luce
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Last Updated: April - 23 - 2026
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