Properties for sale in Michigan

Overview

Description

This unique, charming Victorian has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, gorgeous original woodwork, and is full of character with colorful creative flair throughout. Located minutes from downtown in the vibrant Madison Area neighborhood, walking distance to parks and schools, and with scooter parking just at the end of the block. This house has incredible bones and a spacious layout, with original woodwork and staircase, tall ceilings, original hardwood floors, and a huge bay window for beautiful light in the living room. It also has a refinished, screened in porch with newer windows. The main level has an office or bedroom, and the second level has two additional bedrooms including a large primary bedroom with both a walk-in closet (currently used as a dressing room) plus a second closet. There is also a large unfinished storage room off the primary that has been insulated and offers very functional storage or the option to finish for additional living space.

Supplements: The full bath has a stunning original clawfoot tub and has been updated with a cool vintage vanity. No going down into a dark basement to wash clothes in this house! A laundry stack with new washer & dryer was added in a bright space just off the kitchen in 2024. Hardwood floors have been refinished and attic access and insulation added. The main ... (Read more)

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Location Property Info

County: Kent
Street #: 848
Street Name: Madison
Suffix: Avenue
Post Direction: SE
State: MI
Zip Code: 49507
Zip (4): 1283

General Property Info

New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.09
Lot Square Footage: 4095
Lot Dimensions: 40 x 102
Year Built: 1885
Road Frontage: 40
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: Yes
Fireplace: No
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 6
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1369
SqFt Above Grade: 1369
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 928
Building Total SqFt: 2297
Total Beds Above Grade: 3
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: Yes
Half Baths: Yes
Total Baths: 2
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 2
School District: Grand Rapids
Elementary School: Campus Elementary School
Middle School: Ottawa Hills High School
High School: Ottawa Hills High School
Association YN: No
Waterfront: No
Basement: Yes
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0

Tax Info

Tax ID #: 41-14-31-403-006
Taxable Value: 59327
SEV: 103800
For Tax Year: 2026
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 2041
Tax Year: 2026
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: N/A
Zoning: TN

Remarks Misc

Directions: Madison Ave and MLK- directly across from the Gerald R. Ford Academic Center.

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N: No

More Information

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms: 2
Upper Full Baths: Yes
Upper Level Square Feet: 570
Total Baths Above Grade: 2

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms: Yes
Main Half Baths: Yes
Main Level SQFT: 910

Basement Rooms

Total Basement SQFT: 928
Basement Finished SQFT: 0

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: Madison and MLK
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: City of Grand Rapids

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 171.66
Ownership Type: Private Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: This unique, charming Victorian has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, gorgeous original woodwork, and is full of character with colorful creative flair throughout. Located minutes from downtown in the vibrant Madison Area neighborhood, walking distance to parks and schools, and with scooter parking just at the end of the block. This house has incredible bones and a spacious layout, with original woodwork and staircase, tall ceilings, original hardwood floors, and a huge bay window for beautiful light in the living room. It also has a refinished, screened in porch with newer windows. The main level has an office or bedroom, and the second level has two additional bedrooms including a large primary bedroom with both a walk-in closet (currently used as a dressing room) plus a second closet. There is also a large unfinished storage room off the primary that has been insulated and offers very functional storage or the option to finish for additional living space.
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Lot Description

Sidewalk: Yes

Street Type

Paved: Yes
Public: Yes

Util Avail at Street

Electricity 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

Main Level: Yes

Exterior Material

Vinyl Siding: Yes
Wood Siding: Yes

Roofing

Asphalt: Yes
Shingle: Yes

Parking Features

Detached: Yes
Garage Faces Front: Yes

Heat Source

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

Driveway

Concrete: Yes
Paved: Yes

Substructure

Michigan Basement: Yes

Kitchen Features

Snack Bar: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas: Yes

Exterior Features

Scrn Porch: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Porch(es): Yes
Enclosed: Yes

Flooring

Ceramic Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Security Features

Security System: Yes
Smoke Detector(s): Yes

Architectural Style

Historic: Yes
Traditional: Yes
Victorian: Yes

Possession

Close Plus 3 to 5 Days: Yes

Property Features

Laundry Features: Main Level Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding; Wood Siding Roofing: Asphalt; Shingle Substructure: Michigan Basement Lot Description: Sidewalk Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Connected Util Avail at Street: Electricity Available; Storm Sewer Kitchen Features: Snack Bar Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Central Air Water Heater: Natural Gas Exterior Features: Scrn Porch Flooring: Ceramic Tile; Wood Patio and Porch Features: Enclosed; Porch(es) Security Features: Security System; Smoke Detector(s) Parking Features: Detached; Garage Faces Front Architectural Style: Historic; Traditional; Victorian Driveway: Concrete; Paved Street Type: Paved; Public Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; MSHDA; VA Loan Possession: Close Plus 3 to 5 Days Sale Conditions: None

848 Madison Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507