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  • $255,000

    1003 Merritt St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507

    3beds
    1,744sqft
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    $1,782/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1928
    10,454 Square Feet Lot
    $267,100 Zestimate®
    $146/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Detached two-stall garageGarden potentialAdjacent dining nookMassive fully fenced backyardFire pit areaDouble lotExpansive double corner lot
    Prime Alger Heights location with double lot and rare space! Welcome to 1003 Merritt St SE, a charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home offering an incredible combination of indoor character and hard-to-find outdoor space right in the heart of one of Grand Rapids' most desirable neighborhoods. Situated directly across from Cheseboro Park, this property sits on an expansive double corner lot, giving you a massive, fully fenced backyard complete with a fire pit area, garden potential, and plenty of room to entertain. Parking and storage are a breeze with a detached two-stall garage plus ample street parking for guests. Inside, you are greeted by an enclosed front porch perfect for morning coffee, followed by a warm living room featuring hardwood flooring, wood-beam ceiling accents, and large windows bringing in great natural light. The eat-in kitchen offers functional open shelving, generous cabinet space, dark-toned counter seating, and an adjacent dining nook. Downstairs, you will find a cozy finished lower-level retreat that makes an ideal primary bedroom, flex space, or home office. Located just minutes from neighborhood hot spots like Old Goat, Real Food Cafe, Ken's Fruit Market, and Brass Ring Brewing, plus quick access to Downtown Grand Rapids and US-131. Rarely do homes in Alger Heights offer this much land and garage space—schedule your private tour today!
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Adam J Sims 616-957-0700,

    RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (Stndl) 616-791-0110,

    Brooke A Sines 616-975-6776,

    RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (Stndl)

    Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26038313MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 2
      Heating
      • Forced Air
      Cooling
      • Window Unit(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
      • Laundry: In Basement
      Features
      • Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen
      • Flooring: Wood
      • Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 984
      • Total interior livable area: 1,744 sqft
      • Finished area below ground: 760

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Garage Faces Rear, Detached, Garage Door Opener
      • Garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Scrn Porch
      Lot
      • Size: 10,454 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 82 x 125
      • Features: Corner Lot, Recreational, Sidewalk
      Details
      • Parcel number: 411808126024
      • Zoning description: Residential

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Ranch
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Vinyl Siding
      • Roof: Composition
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1928

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Grand Rapids

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $146/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $87,827
      • Annual tax amount: $2,890
      • Date on market: 7/24/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,FHA,VA Loan,MSHDA,Conventional
      • Electric utility on property: Yes
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        $267,100

        $254,000 - $280,000

        $2,218/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/27/2026Pending sale$255,000$146/sqft
        Source: MichRIC #26038313 Report a problem
        7/24/2026Listed for sale$255,000+50.1%$146/sqft
        Source: MichRIC #26038313 Report a problem
        9/28/2020Sold$169,900$97/sqft
        Source: MichRIC #20032916 Report a problem
        8/21/2020Pending sale$169,900$97/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams GR East #20032916 Report a problem
        8/13/2020Listed for sale$169,900+21.4%$97/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams GR East #20032916 Report a problem
        11/1/2017Sold$140,000+7.7%$80/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        9/14/2017Listed for sale$130,000-3.6%$75/sqft
        Source: Greenridge Realty (EGR) #17046781 Report a problem
        2/2/2017Listing removed$134,800$77/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams - Grand Rapids North #16058056 Report a problem
        11/23/2016Listed for sale$134,800+245.6%$77/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams GR North #16058056 Report a problem
        9/20/2011Listing removed$39,000$22/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        8/3/2011Price change$39,000+39.3%$22/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        7/20/2011Price change$28,000-17.6%$16/sqft
        Source: Independence Realty #11023550 Report a problem
        6/23/2011Price change$34,000-12.8%$19/sqft
        Source: Independence Realty #11023550 Report a problem
        4/30/2011Listed for sale$39,000+11.4%$22/sqft
        Source: Independence Realty #11023550 Report a problem
        10/14/2010Sold$35,000$20/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$2,869 $135,200 +4.9%
        2024-- $128,900 +72.3%
        2021$1,664 $74,800 +13%
        2020$1,664 +3.5%$66,200 +10.7%
        2019$1,607 $59,800 +29.4%
        2018-- $46,200 +22.2%
        2017$1,215 $37,800 +10.2%
        2016$1,215 $34,300
        2015$1,215 +7.5%$34,300 -11.6%
        2013$1,130 $38,800 -12.4%
        2011-- $44,300 -0.2%
        2010-- $44,400 -11%
        2009-- $49,900 -1%
        2007-- $50,400 +34.1%
        2006-- $37,576 +3.7%
        2005-- $36,236 +3.3%
        2004-- $35,079 +6.2%
        2002-- $33,026 +3.2%
        2001-- $32,002
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Alger Heights

        Getting around

        78 / 100
        Very Walkable
        37 / 100
        Some Transit
        60 / 100
        Bikeable

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