Investor special with endless potential! Located in the heart of Grand Rapids, this 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home is ready for a complete transformation. Whether you're an investor searching for your next flip or rental property, or a buyer looking for a blank canvas to create a personalized home from the ground up, this property offers a great opportunity. The home needs a full remodel but features a functional layout and plenty of possibilities to add value. Conveniently located near downtown Grand Rapids, parks, restaurants, and major highways. Bring your vision, creativity, and tools to unlock the potential of 1053 Sheldon Avenue SE! CAUTION WALKING: walking this home may be dangerous and the seller and listing agent are not responsible for any injuries; bathroom does not currently have a floor.
Active
Price cut: $5K (7/15)
$124,900
1053 Sheldon Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
3beds
960sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
7,840 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$130/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Functional layout
- 107 days
- 1,259
- 43
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Elijah N Meschke 616-690-7809,
United Realty Services LLC 616-965-2304
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26022725
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Laundry: None
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Michigan Basement,Partial
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 960
- Total interior livable area: 960 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 7,840 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 39 x 200
- Features: Level, Sidewalk, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 411431351035
- 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: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Grand Rapids
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $130/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $21,491
- Annual tax amount: $1,153
- Date on market: 5/15/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,690/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2026 | Price change | $124,900-3.8%$130/sqft |
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| 5/27/2026 | Price change | $129,900-7.1%$135/sqft |
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| 5/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $139,900+68.6%$146/sqft |
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| 5/8/2026 | Sold | $83,000+453.3%$86/sqft |
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| 6/22/2016 | Sold | $15,000+2900%$16/sqft |
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| 12/17/2013 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/14/2013 | Price change | $500-95%$1/sqft |
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| 12/10/2013 | Price change | $10,000+100%$10/sqft |
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| 12/8/2013 | Price change | $5,000-92.9%$5/sqft |
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| 12/5/2013 | Listed for sale | -- |
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| 7/17/2012 | Sold | $70,104+0.1%$73/sqft |
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| 7/8/2005 | Sold | $70,000$73/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,052 | $57,000 +5.9% |
| 2024 | -- | $53,800 +73% |
| 2021 | $920 | $31,100 +19.6% |
| 2020 | $920 +3.2% | $26,000 +18.2% |
| 2019 | $892 | $22,000 +25.7% |
| 2018 | -- | $17,500 +26.8% |
| 2017 | $671 | $13,800 +10.4% |
| 2016 | $671 | $12,500 |
| 2015 | $671 +4.9% | $12,500 -3.8% |
| 2013 | $639 | $13,000 -17.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $15,700 -7.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $16,900 -11.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $19,000 -32.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $28,100 -0.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $28,314 +152.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $11,200 +94.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $5,762 +6.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $5,426 +3.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $5,258 |
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