56 Auburn Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506

New Listing
$499,900
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,989 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,970 Status: Active
Current Price: $499,900 List Date: 4/30/2026 Last Modified: 4/30/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome home to this inviting Eastown property blending timeless character with modern comfort. The renovated kitchen and dining area serve as the heart of the home, featuring quartz countertops, stainless appliances, induction range (gas line available), and custom bar with taps and beverage fridge--perfect for hosting and everyday living. Flexible layout with three main floor rooms and two spacious upper-level rooms, including a large primary bedroom with sitting area and walk-in closet. Both baths reflect vintage appeal with updated touches. The living room centers around a wood-burning fireplace--ideal for cozy winter evenings. Experience outdoor living with a private backyard retreat ready for play, gardening, or gathering, plus a covered front porch and 3-season back porch. Move-in ready with major updates including roof, furnace, A/C, water heater and electrical/plumbing. Located blocks from shops, restaurants, and Fulton Street Farmers Market. Offers reviewed Monday at 12 PM.

Listing Details MLS# 26018796

Location Property Info

County
Kent
Street #
56
Street Name
Auburn
Suffix
Avenue
Post Direction
SE
State
MI
Zip Code
49506
Zip (4)
1620

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
0.16
Lot Square Footage
6970
Lot Dimensions
45 x 150
Year Built
1910
Road Frontage
45
Garage Y/N
Yes
Garage Spaces
Yes
Fireplace
Yes
Total Fireplaces
Yes
Income Property
No
Total Rooms AG
8
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
1989
SqFt Above Grade
1989
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
1036
Building Total SqFt
3025
Total Beds Above Grade
5
Total Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
2
Total Baths
2
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 #
41-14-29-402-010
Taxable Value
152693
SEV
193500
For Tax Year
2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax
5108
Tax Year
2025
Homestead %
100
Spec Assessment & Type
N/A

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms
2
Upper Full Baths
Yes
Upper Level Square Feet
714
Total Baths Above Grade
2

More Information

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms
3
Main Full Baths
Yes
Main Level SQFT
1275

Basement Rooms

Total Basement SQFT
1036
Basement Finished SQFT
0

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
Fulton St E/Fuller Ave SE
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Municipality
City of Grand Rapids

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
251.33

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
Welcome home to this inviting Eastown property blending timeless character with modern comfort. The renovated kitchen and dining area serve as the heart of the home, featuring quartz countertops, stainless appliances, induction range (gas line available), and custom bar with taps and beverage fridge--perfect for hosting and everyday living. Flexible layout with three main floor rooms and two spacious upper-level rooms, including a large primary bedroom with sitting area and walk-in closet. Both baths reflect vintage appeal with updated touches. The living room centers around a wood-burning fireplace--ideal for cozy winter evenings. Experience outdoor living with a private backyard retreat ready for play, gardening, or gathering, plus a covered front porch and 3-season back porch. Move-in ready with major updates including roof, furnace, A/C, water heater and electrical/plumbing. Located blocks from shops, restaurants, and Fulton Street Farmers Market. Offers reviewed Monday at 12 PM.
Legal
LOT 41 & E 23.4 FT OF N 3.85 FT OF LOT 42* PATTEN ADDITION

Street Type

Gravel
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Terms Available

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
VA Loan
Yes

Laundry Features

In Basement
Yes

Exterior Material

Stucco
Yes

Parking Features

Detached
Yes
Garage Door Opener
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

Substructure

Full
Yes

Fireplace

Living Room
Yes
Wood Burning
Yes

Additional Items

Sump Pump
Yes

Appliances

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

Patio and Porch Features

Patio
Yes
Porch(es)
Yes
Covered
Yes
Enclosed
Yes

Architectural Style

Bungalow
Yes

Possession

Negotiable
Yes

Property Features

Laundry Features: In Basement Exterior Material: Stucco Substructure: Full Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Fireplace: Living Room; Wood Burning Additional Items: Sump Pump Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Enclosed; Patio; Porch(es) Parking Features: Detached; Garage Door Opener Architectural Style: Bungalow Street Type: Gravel Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Possession: Negotiable Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Room NameLengthWidthLevel
Living Room14.0019.00Main
Dining Room15.0012.00Main
Kitchen12.0015.00Main
Laundry10.0013.00Basement
Other4.008.00Main
Primary Bedroom20.0016.00Upper
Bedroom 215.0013.00Upper
Bedroom 310.0013.00Main
Bedroom 410.0010.00Main
Bedroom 512.009.00Main
Bathroom 1Upper
Bathroom 2Main

Documents

IDX
Listing Office: Modern Way Realty
Listing Agent: Melissa Socha
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: April - 30 - 2026
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