Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
4
Baths:
2
Square Footage:
1,838
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
5,280
Status:
Sold
Current Price:
$299,000
List Date:
11/20/2025
Last Modified:
2/10/2026
821 College Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
$299,000
Description
Welcome to this charming, beautifully updated historic home just minutes from downtown Grand Rapids! With major upgrades throughout—including a 2017 roof, replacement windows, interior re-painted, and renovated kitchen and bathrooms—you can enjoy total peace of mind in a home full of character.The main level features two bedrooms (one currently styled as a dining room), a full bathroom with a tiled shower and new vanity, plus the convenience of main-floor laundry. An updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and butcher block countertops is sure to impress. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious bedroom with a large walk-in closet and secondary closet, an updated full bathroom with a tub, and an additional fourth bedroom—perfect for guests, office space, or extra living area.With classic charm, modern updates, and an unbeatable location close to parks, shops, dining, and downtown amenities, this home lets you enjoy the very best Grand Rapids has to offer!
More Information MLS# 25059237
Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Hopson
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Area: Grand Rapids - G
Municipality: City of Grand Rapids
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 162.68
Ownership Type: Private Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 44x120
Road Frontage: 44
Garage Y/N: No
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 1
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 9
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1838
SqFt Above Grade: 1838
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 924
Building Total SqFt: 2762
Total Beds Above Grade: 4
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 2
School District: Grand Rapids
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.12
Lot Square Footage: 5280
Year Built: 1910
Total Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 2
Total Baths: 2
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 87578
SEV: 105900
For Tax Year: 2024
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 4517.56
Tax Year: 2024
Homestead %: 0
Spec Assessment & Type: None Known
Zoning: Residential
Tax ID #: 41-14-19-257-024
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Welcome to this charming, beautifully updated historic home just minutes from downtown Grand Rapids! With major upgrades throughout—including a 2017 roof, replacement windows, interior re-painted, and renovated kitchen and bathrooms—you can enjoy total peace of mind in a home full of character.The main level features two bedrooms (one currently styled as a dining room), a full bathroom with a tiled shower and new vanity, plus the convenience of main-floor laundry. An updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and butcher block countertops is sure to impress. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious bedroom with a large walk-in closet and secondary closet, an updated full bathroom with a tub, and an additional fourth bedroom—perfect for guests, office space, or extra living area.With classic charm, modern updates, and an unbeatable location close to parks, shops, dining, and downtown amenities, this home lets you enjoy the very best Grand Rapids has to offer!
Legal: LOT 8* GILBERT, HOPSON & GRIFFITH SUBDIVISION* OF BLK 8 DREW & BROWN S ADD
Status Change Info
Sold Price/SqFt: 162.68
Under Contract Date: 2026-01-03
Sold Date: 2026-02-09
Sold Price: $299,000
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: No
Lot Description
Sidewalk: 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Util Avail at Street
Electricity Available: 1
Natural Gas Available: 1
Utilities Attached
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Laundry Features
Laundry Room: 1
Main Level: 1
Exterior Material
Wood Siding: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 2
Upper Full Baths: 1
Upper Level Square Feet: 900
Total Baths Above Grade: 2
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 2
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 938
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 938
Driveway
Gravel: 1
Substructure
Michigan Basement: 1
Windows
Low-Emissivity Windows: 1
Replacement: 1
Kitchen Features
Snack Bar: 1
Fireplace
Living Room: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Water Heater
Natural Gas: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Porch(es): 1
Deck: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Security Features
Fire Alarm: 1
Landscape
Ground Cover: 1
Architectural Style
Traditional: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Location Property Info
County: Kent
Street #: 821
Street Name: College
Suffix: Avenue
Post Direction: NE
State: MI
Zip Code: 49503
Zip (4): 1748
OfficeContract Info
Status: Sold
List Price: $299,000
Current Price: $299,000
Listing Date: 2025-11-20
Remarks Misc
Directions: North of 196 on College Ave NE, house is on west side. Pull into alley off of Hopson and park behind house
Property Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Room; Main Level
Exterior Material: Wood Siding
Roofing: Composition
Windows: Low-Emissivity Windows; Replacement
Substructure: Michigan Basement
Lot Description: Sidewalk
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected
Util Avail at Street: Electricity Available; Natural Gas Available
Kitchen Features: Snack Bar
Fireplace: Living Room
Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Water Heater: Natural Gas
Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood
Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Porch(es)
Security Features: Fire Alarm
Landscape: Ground Cover
Architectural Style: Traditional
Driveway: Gravel
Street Type: Paved; Public
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions: None
Listing Office:
Five Star Real Estate (Courtland)
Listing Agent:
Heather A LeMaire
Last Updated: February - 10 - 2026
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