705 Lafayette Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

$229,900
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 1,057 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 3,311 Status: Sold
Current Price: $229,900 List Date: 7/06/2026 Last Modified: 9/18/2026

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# 26034002

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
1657
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

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

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date
2026-08-18
Sold Date
2026-09-18
Sold Price/SqFt
217.5

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

More Information

Upper Rooms

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

Main Rooms

Main Level SQFT
600

Basement Rooms

Total Basement SQFT
600

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: Real Broker LLC
Listing Agent: Linda S Lazarus
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: September - 18 - 2026
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