705 Lafayette Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

$247,400
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 1,057 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 3,311 Status: Active
Current Price: $247,400 List Date: 5/12/2026 Last Modified: 6/26/2026

Overview

Description

Located in the highly sought-after Belknap Lookout neighborhood, this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers the perfect blend of charm, character, and modern convenience. Featuring refinished hardwood floors, a completely renovated kitchen with brand-new appliances, and a full basement offering excellent storage and future possibilities, this home is truly move-in ready. The basement provides great potential for a game room, recreation space, home gym, office, or additional bonus living area. Enjoy a welcoming outdoor space ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Conveniently situated just minutes from the Medical Mile, Michigan Street corridor, downtown Grand Rapids, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. An excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, healthcare professionals, investors, or anyone seeking low-maintenance living in a prime NE Grand Rapids location.

Listing Details MLS# 26021578

Location Property Info

County
Kent
Street #
705
Street Name
Lafayette
Suffix
Avenue
Post Direction
NE
State
MI
Zip Code
49503
Zip (4)
1628

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
0.08
Lot Square Footage
3311
Lot Dimensions
44x75
Year Built
1925
Road Frontage
44
Garage Y/N
No
Fireplace
No
Income Property
No
Total Rooms AG
6
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
1057
SqFt Above Grade
1057
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
523
Building Total SqFt
1057
Total Beds Above Grade
2
Total Bedrooms
2
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 #
41-14-19-327-038
Taxable Value
31817
SEV
92100
For Tax Year
2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax
1109.5
Tax Year
2025
Homestead %
100
Spec Assessment & Type
None known
Zoning
Res

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms
2
Upper Full Baths
Yes
Upper Level Square Feet
457
Total Baths Above Grade
Yes

More Information

Main Rooms

Main Level SQFT
600

Basement Rooms

Total Basement SQFT
600
Basement Finished SQFT
0

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
Fairbanks and Bradford
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Municipality
City of Grand Rapids

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
234.06

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
Located in the highly sought-after Belknap Lookout neighborhood, this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers the perfect blend of charm, character, and modern convenience. Featuring refinished hardwood floors, a completely renovated kitchen with brand-new appliances, and a full basement offering excellent storage and future possibilities, this home is truly move-in ready. The basement provides great potential for a game room, recreation space, home gym, office, or additional bonus living area. Enjoy a welcoming outdoor space ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Conveniently situated just minutes from the Medical Mile, Michigan Street corridor, downtown Grand Rapids, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. An excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, healthcare professionals, investors, or anyone seeking low-maintenance living in a prime NE Grand Rapids location.
Legal
N 44.5 FT OF S 75.5 FT OF E 1/2 OF LOT 4 & N 44.5 FT OF S 75.5 FT OF LOT 5 * CORBITT'S FRACTION OF PART OF CORBIT'S & CO ADDITION OF PART OF BLK 11 OF COIT & CO'S ADDITION

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

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

In Basement
Yes

Exterior Material

Vinyl Siding
Yes

Roofing

Asphalt
Yes
Shingle
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
523

Driveway

Concrete
Yes

Substructure

Full
Yes
Michigan Basement
Yes

Windows

Storms
Yes

Additional Items

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes

Appliances

Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas
Yes

Fencing

Front Yard
Yes
Wrought Iron
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Patio
Yes
Porch(es)
Yes

Flooring

Wood
Yes

Security Features

Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Yes
Smoke Detector(s)
Yes

Landscape

Terraced Yard
Yes

Architectural Style

Traditional
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Property Features

Laundry Features: In Basement Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding Roofing: Asphalt; Shingle Windows: Storms Substructure: Full; Michigan Basement Lot Description: Level; 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: Range; Refrigerator Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Window Unit(s) Water Heater: Natural Gas Fencing: Front Yard; Wrought Iron Flooring: Wood Patio and Porch Features: Patio; Porch(es) Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s); Smoke Detector(s) Landscape: Terraced Yard Architectural Style: Traditional Driveway: Concrete Street Type: Paved; Public Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; MSHDA; VA Loan Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Room NameLevel
KitchenMain
Dining RoomMain
Living RoomMain
Primary BedroomUpper
Bedroom 2Upper
IDX
Listing Office: Michigan Top Producers
Listing Agent: Linda S Lazarus
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: June - 26 - 2026
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