853 California Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

New Listing
$279,900
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,190 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,244 Status: Pending
Current Price: $279,900 List Date: 6/18/2026 Last Modified: 6/21/2026

Overview

Description

Location, space, and opportunity--all in one! This versatile 4-bedroom, 2-bath home puts you close to everything Grand Rapids has to offer. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown, with easy access to GVSU's downtown campus, GRCC, Kendall College of Art and Design, the Medical Mile, shopping, dining, and entertainment. Inside, you'll find a spacious kitchen, generous living areas, and a full basement offering abundant storage and space for a workshop, home gym, or future expansion. Outside, enjoy a fenced backyard perfect for entertaining, pets, or simply unwinding. Whether you're looking for a place to call home or an investment opportunity with strong rental appeal, this property delivers flexibility, convenience, and lasting value.

Listing Details MLS# 26030229

Location Property Info

County
Kent
Street #
853
Street Name
California
Suffix
Street
Post Direction
NW
State
MI
Zip Code
49504
Zip (4)
6367

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
0.12
Lot Square Footage
5244
Lot Dimensions
46x114
Year Built
1948
Road Frontage
46
Garage Y/N
No
Fireplace
No
Income Property
No
Total Rooms AG
7
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
1896
SqFt Above Grade
1190
Below Grade Finished SqFt
706
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
786
Building Total SqFt
1896
Total Beds Above Grade
4
Total Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
2
Total Baths
2
Main Level Primary
Yes
Stories
Yes
School District
Grand Rapids
Association YN
No
Waterfront
No
Basement
Yes

Tax Info

Tax ID #
41-13-26-278-039
Taxable Value
51180
SEV
110200
For Tax Year
2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax
2642
Tax Year
2025
Spec Assessment & Type
None Known
Zoning
Res-Imp
Homestead %
0

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date
2026-06-21

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N
No

More Information

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

Upper Rooms

Total Baths Above Grade
Yes

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms
4
Main Full Baths
Yes
Main Level SQFT
1283

Basement Rooms

Basement Full Baths
Yes
Basement Finished SQFT
500
Total Basement SQFT
796

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
Lake MI Dr & Indiana
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Municipality
City of Grand Rapids

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
235.21
Ownership Type
Private Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
Location, space, and opportunity--all in one! This versatile 4-bedroom, 2-bath home puts you close to everything Grand Rapids has to offer. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown, with easy access to GVSU's downtown campus, GRCC, Kendall College of Art and Design, the Medical Mile, shopping, dining, and entertainment. Inside, you'll find a spacious kitchen, generous living areas, and a full basement offering abundant storage and space for a workshop, home gym, or future expansion. Outside, enjoy a fenced backyard perfect for entertaining, pets, or simply unwinding. Whether you're looking for a place to call home or an investment opportunity with strong rental appeal, this property delivers flexibility, convenience, and lasting value.
Legal
W 6 FT OF LOT 25 & E 40 FT OF LOT 26* MARTIN S CALIFORNIA STREET PLAT

Lot Description

Sidewalk
Yes

Street Type

Paved
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Terms Available

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
MSHDA
Yes
VA Loan
Yes

Laundry Features

In Basement
Yes

Exterior Material

Vinyl Siding
Yes

Roofing

Composition
Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air
Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT
0
Total Lower SQFT
0

Driveway

Paved
Yes

Substructure

Full
Yes

Appliances

Oven
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Fencing

Fenced Back
Yes

Flooring

Laminate
Yes

Architectural Style

Traditional
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Property Features

Laundry Features: In Basement Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding Roofing: Composition Substructure: Full Lot Description: Sidewalk Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Appliances: Oven; Range; Refrigerator Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Fencing: Fenced Back Flooring: Laminate Architectural Style: Traditional Driveway: Paved Street Type: Paved Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; MSHDA; VA Loan Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Room NameLengthWidthLevelRemarks
Kitchen16.0011.00Main
Living Room16.0011.00Main
Primary Bedroom12.0014.00Main
Primary BathroomMain
Bedroom 28.0011.00Main
Bedroom 312.0011.00Main
Bedroom 48.0014.00Main
Recreation11.0018.00Basement
Laundry11.0011.00Basement
Bonus Room18.0011.00Basement
Bathroom 2Basement
Other13.009.00MainRear entry Mudroom
IDX
Listing Office: Bellabay Realty LLC
Listing Agent: Nancy Martinez
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: June - 21 - 2026
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