Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
5
Baths:
2
Square Footage:
1,904
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
3,615
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$349,900
List Date:
8/20/2026
Last Modified:
8/22/2026
706 Lafayette Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
New Listing
$349,900
Overview
Description
Listing Details MLS# 26043930
Location Property Info
- County
- Kent
- Street #
- 706
- Street Name
- Lafayette
- Suffix
- Avenue
- Post Direction
- SE
- State
- MI
- Zip Code
- 49503
- Zip (4)
- 5336
General Property Info
- New Construction
- No
- Lot Measurement
- Acres
- Lot Acres
- 0.08
- Lot Square Footage
- 3615
- Lot Dimensions
- 30x120
- Year Built
- 1905
- Road Frontage
- 30
- Garage Y/N
- No
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Total Fireplaces
- Yes
- Income Property
- No
- Total Rooms AG
- 7
- Total Fin SqFt All Levels
- 1904
- SqFt Above Grade
- 1904
- Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
- 971
- Building Total SqFt
- 2875
- Total Beds Above Grade
- 5
- Total Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 2
- Total Baths
- 2
- Main Level Primary
- No
- Stories
- 3
- School District
- Grand Rapids
- Association YN
- No
- Waterfront
- No
- Basement
- Yes
- Below Grade Finished SqFt
- 0
Tax Info
- Tax ID #
- 41-14-31-182-006
- Taxable Value
- 107590
- SEV
- 133600
- For Tax Year
- 2025
- Seller's Annual Property Tax
- 3566
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Homestead %
- 100
- Spec Assessment & Type
- N/A
- Zoning
- N/A
Remarks Misc
- Directions
- On Kalamazoo Ave SE and proceed for 0.5 miles. Turn left onto M.L.K. Jr St SE and continue for 0.8 miles. Turn right onto Lafayette Ave SE, and the destination will be on your right in 427 feet.
Access Feat
- Accessibility Features
- No
More Information
Upper Rooms
- Upper Bedrooms
- 5
- Upper Full Baths
- Yes
- Upper Level Square Feet
- 933
- Total Baths Above Grade
- 2
Main Rooms
- Main Full Baths
- Yes
- Main Level SQFT
- 971
Basement Rooms
- Total Basement SQFT
- 971
- Basement Finished SQFT
- 0
Location & Property Info
- Cross Streets
- Sycamore St & Lafayette Ave
- Property Sub-Type
- Single Family Residence
- Municipality
- City of Grand Rapids
Office/Contract Info
- Auction or For Sale
- For Sale
- List Price/SqFt
- 183.77
- Ownership Type
- Private Owned
Remarks & Misc
- Public Remarks
- Welcome to 706 Lafayette Ave SE, a 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom home located minutes from downtown. This turn-key home is a great blend of low-maintenance and historic charm. The main floor layout features a large living room, formal dining room, and an updated kitchen equipped with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and an eating nook. Original details, including woodwork, built-ins, and a sliding pocket door, remain intact. The layout also includes a convenient main-floor laundry and an enclosed front porch. Major mechanical updates include: a new furnace (2025), A/C (2024), updated electrical (2023), water heater (2022), Dishwasher (2024) and Washer/Dryer (2023) and roof (2020). Outside, you will find fresh front landscaping and a fully fenced backyard. An exceptional blend of character, updates and location.
- Legal
- S 30 FT OF W 120 FT OF LOT 18 BLK 8* J PENNEY S ADDITION* BEING PART OF E 1/2 OF NW 1/4 SEC 31-7-11
Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Yes
Water
- Public
- Yes
Terms Available
- Cash
- Yes
- Conventional
- Yes
Mineral Rights
- Unknown
- Yes
Laundry Features
- Main Level
- Yes
Exterior Material
- Wood Siding
- Yes
Roofing
- Composition
- Yes
Heat Source
- Electric
- Yes
- Natural Gas
- Yes
Sale Conditions
- None
- Yes
Heat Type
- Forced Air
- Yes
Air Conditioning
- Central Air
- Yes
Lower Rooms
- Lower Finished SQFT
- 0
- Total Lower SQFT
- 0
Substructure
- Michigan Basement
- Yes
Kitchen Features
- Breakfast Nook
- Yes
- Eating Area
- Yes
Fireplace
- Living Room
- Yes
Appliances
- Cooktop
- Yes
- Dishwasher
- Yes
- Double Oven
- Yes
- Dryer
- Yes
- Microwave
- Yes
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Washer
- Yes
Water Heater
- Natural Gas
- Yes
Fencing
- Fenced Back
- Yes
Patio and Porch Features
- Porch(es)
- Yes
Flooring
- Carpet
- Yes
- Wood
- Yes
Architectural Style
- Traditional
- Yes
Possession
- Close Of Escrow
- Yes
Property Features
Laundry Features:
Main Level
Exterior Material:
Wood Siding
Roofing:
Composition
Substructure:
Michigan Basement
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Water:
Public
Kitchen Features:
Breakfast Nook; Eating Area
Fireplace:
Living Room
Appliances:
Cooktop; Dishwasher; Double Oven; Dryer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source:
Electric; Natural Gas
Heat Type:
Forced Air
Air Conditioning:
Central Air
Water Heater:
Natural Gas
Fencing:
Fenced Back
Flooring:
Carpet; Wood
Patio and Porch Features:
Porch(es)
Architectural Style:
Traditional
Mineral Rights:
Unknown
Terms Available:
Cash; Conventional
Possession:
Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions:
None
Listing Office:
Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors
Listing Agent:
Jason Cripe
Last Updated: August - 22 - 2026
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