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!
Pending
$255,000
1003 Merritt St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
3beds
1,744sqft
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
- 31 days |
- 570 |
- 26 |
Zillow last checked:
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#: 26038313
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
Zestimate®
$267,100
Estimated sales range
$254,000 - $280,000
Rent Zestimate®
$2,218/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/27/2026 | Pending sale | $255,000$146/sqft |
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| 7/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $255,000+50.1%$146/sqft |
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| 9/28/2020 | Sold | $169,900$97/sqft |
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| 8/21/2020 | Pending sale | $169,900$97/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams GR East #20032916 Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2020 | Listed for sale | $169,900+21.4%$97/sqft |
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| 11/1/2017 | Sold | $140,000+7.7%$80/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/14/2017 | Listed for sale | $130,000-3.6%$75/sqft |
Source: Greenridge Realty (EGR) #17046781 Report a problem | ||
| 2/2/2017 | Listing removed | $134,800$77/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Grand Rapids North #16058056 Report a problem | ||
| 11/23/2016 | Listed for sale | $134,800+245.6%$77/sqft |
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| 9/20/2011 | Listing removed | $39,000$22/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2011 | Price change | $39,000+39.3%$22/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2011 | Price change | $28,000-17.6%$16/sqft |
Source: Independence Realty #11023550 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2011 | Price change | $34,000-12.8%$19/sqft |
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| 4/30/2011 | Listed for sale | $39,000+11.4%$22/sqft |
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| 10/14/2010 | Sold | $35,000$20/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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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Neighborhood: Alger Heights
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Brookside SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1 mi
- 2/10Alger Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Ottawa Hills High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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