853 Prospect Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

New Listing
$249,900
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,064 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,250 Status: Active
Current Price: $249,900 List Date: 7/15/2026 Last Modified: 7/15/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to this 3 bedroom 1&1/2 bath home. Located in a great walkable neighborhood. The home is right near three city parks. Belknap Park, Coit Park, and Lookout Park are all within walking distance. The Medical Mile and all the downtown entertainment are just minutes away. Home features a completely updated kitchen with granite counter tops and marble backsplash, all stainless appliances, including a double oven and an island. There are new carpets and flooring throughout the home including the basement. All the replacement windows have quality custom blinds. All the mechanicals are newer and in great shape. The roof is also newer and has brand new gutters. There is a 2 car detached garage and a beautiful terraced backyard that is so quaint and parklike you really don't have to leave this property!!

Listing Details MLS# 26035992

Location Property Info

County
Kent
Street #
853
Street Name
Prospect
Suffix
Avenue
Post Direction
NE
State
MI
Zip Code
49503
Zip (4)
1634

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
0.15
Lot Square Footage
6250
Lot Dimensions
50 x 125
Year Built
1884
Road Frontage
50
Garage Y/N
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Fireplace
No
Income Property
No
Total Rooms AG
7
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
1360
SqFt Above Grade
1064
Below Grade Finished SqFt
250
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
500
Building Total SqFt
1800
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
# of Outbuildings
Yes
Association YN
No
Waterfront
No
Basement
Yes

Tax Info

Tax ID #
41-14-19-183-015
Taxable Value
69223
SEV
93900
For Tax Year
2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax
2400
Tax Year
2025
Homestead %
100
Spec Assessment & Type
N/A
Zoning
Residential

Remarks Misc

Directions
Lafayette NE to Matilda, E to Prospect S to home

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

More Information

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms
2
Upper Level Square Feet
200
Total Baths Above Grade
Yes

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms
Yes
Main Full Baths
Yes
Main Level SQFT
800

Basement Rooms

Basement Half Baths
Yes
Basement Finished SQFT
250
Total Basement SQFT
750

Manufactured

Manufactured Y/N
No

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
Lafayette and Matilda
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Municipality
City of Grand Rapids

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
234.87
Ownership Type
Private Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
Welcome to this 3 bedroom 1&1/2 bath home. Located in a great walkable neighborhood. The home is right near three city parks. Belknap Park, Coit Park, and Lookout Park are all within walking distance. The Medical Mile and all the downtown entertainment are just minutes away. Home features a completely updated kitchen with granite counter tops and marble backsplash, all stainless appliances, including a double oven and an island. There are new carpets and flooring throughout the home including the basement. All the replacement windows have quality custom blinds. All the mechanicals are newer and in great shape. The roof is also newer and has brand new gutters. There is a 2 car detached garage and a beautiful terraced backyard that is so quaint and parklike you really don't have to leave this property!!
Legal
LOT 5 BLK 9* W C BRADFORD S ADDITION

Lot Description

Sidewalk
Yes

Street Type

Paved
Yes

Util Avail at Street

Electricity Available
Yes
Natural Gas Available
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Terms Available

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown
Yes

Laundry Features

In Basement
Yes

Exterior Material

Vinyl Siding
Yes

Roofing

Composition
Yes

Parking Features

Detached
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

Other
Yes

Substructure

Full
Yes

Windows

Replacement
Yes

Kitchen Features

Center Island
Yes
Mud Room Access
Yes
Snack Bar
Yes

Additional Items

Basement Finished
Yes
Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Window Treatments
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas
Yes

Exterior Features

Balcony
Yes
Other
Yes

Fencing

Fenced Back
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Patio
Yes
Deck
Yes

Flooring

Carpet
Yes
Laminate
Yes

Landscape

Decor Pond
Yes
Fountain
Yes
Shrubs/Hedges
Yes
Terraced Yard
Yes

Architectural Style

Traditional
Yes

Property Features

Laundry Features: In Basement Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding Roofing: Composition Windows: Replacement Substructure: Full Lot Description: Sidewalk Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Util Avail at Street: Electricity Available; Natural Gas Available Kitchen Features: Center Island; Mud Room Access; Snack Bar Additional Items: Basement Finished; Ceiling Fan(s); Garage Door Opener; Window Treatments Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Water Heater: Natural Gas Exterior Features: Balcony; Other Fencing: Fenced Back Flooring: Carpet; Laminate Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio Landscape: Decor Pond; Fountain; Shrubs/Hedges; Terraced Yard Parking Features: Detached Architectural Style: Traditional Driveway: Other Street Type: Paved Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Sale Conditions: None
IDX
Listing Office: RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (Stndl)
Listing Agent: Timothy L Katerberg
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: July - 15 - 2026
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