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    $260,000

    1003 Merritt St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507

    3beds
    1,744sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1928
    10,454 Square Feet Lot
    $260,000 Zestimate®
    $149/sqft
    $2,099 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $260,000

    $247,000 - $273,000

    $2,099/mo

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    What's special

    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),

    Brooke A Sines 616-975-6776,

    RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (Stndl)

    Bought with:

    Vivian L Buggs, 6501395344

    RW Daniels Realty

    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: $149/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

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/4/2026Sold$260,000+2%$149/sqft
    Source: MichRIC #26038313 Report a problem
    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
    10/8/2020Sold$169,900$97/sqft
    Source: Public Record 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
    2026$2,938 +2.4%$149,500 +10.6%
    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
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Alger Heights

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