Move right into this beautifully updated 3-bedroom home loaded with charm and character! Perfectly situated just outside the highly desirable Alger Heights neighborhood, this home offers a walkable location close to parks, schools, dining, shopping, and everyday conveniences. Inside, you'll find a functional layout with inviting living spaces, tasteful updates throughout, and true move-in-ready condition. The expansive upstairs flex space provides endless possibilities for a home office, playroom, workout area, guest space, or additional living area. The huge basement offers abundant storage and future finishing potential. Step outside and enjoy the spacious yard--ideal for entertaining, gardening, pets, or simply relaxing. Combining classic charm, modern updates, and a prime location, this home is one you won't want to miss!
Pending
Price cut: $15.1K (6/24)
$299,900
1855 Philadelphia Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
3beds
2,321sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1939
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$296,700 Zestimate®
$129/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modern updatesExpansive upstairs flex spaceTasteful updates throughoutClassic charmTrue move-in-ready condition
- 41 days |
- 646 |
- 54 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Brieana N Rookus 616-477-2614,
Five Star Real Estate (Green) 616-232-4000,
Heather M Jones 231-250-3100,
Five Star Real Estate (Green)
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26028804
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Windows: Screens, Replacement
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,385
- Total interior livable area: 2,321 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 70 x 121.55 x 35.6 x 117.1
- Features: Level, Sidewalk
Details
- Parcel number: 411805478028
- Zoning description: res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Grand Rapids
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $129/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $123,200
- Annual tax amount: $4,122
- Date on market: 6/11/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,VA Loan,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$296,700
$282,000 - $312,000
$1,843/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/2/2026 | Pending sale | $299,900$129/sqft |
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| 6/24/2026 | Price change | $299,900-4.8%$129/sqft |
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| 6/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $315,000+12.5%$136/sqft |
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| 4/22/2024 | Sold | $280,000+5.7%$121/sqft |
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| 3/25/2024 | Pending sale | $265,000$114/sqft |
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| 3/21/2024 | Listed for sale | $265,000+1.9%$114/sqft |
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| 3/5/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/25/2024 | Pending sale | $260,000$112/sqft |
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| 2/21/2024 | Listed for sale | $260,000+126.1%$112/sqft |
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| 12/7/2012 | Sold | $115,000-4.2%$50/sqft |
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| 1/12/2007 | Sold | $120,000$52/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,987 | $123,200 +10.4% |
| 2024 | -- | $111,600 +37.8% |
| 2021 | $1,764 | $81,000 +11.3% |
| 2020 | $1,764 +3.6% | $72,800 +8.7% |
| 2019 | $1,704 | $67,000 +12% |
| 2018 | -- | $59,800 +22.3% |
| 2017 | $1,678 | $48,900 +2.9% |
| 2016 | $1,678 | $47,500 |
| 2015 | $1,678 +7.5% | $47,500 +3.7% |
| 2013 | $1,561 | $45,800 +1.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $45,100 -5.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $47,700 -8.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $51,900 -18% |
| 2007 | -- | $63,300 -2% |
| 2006 | -- | $64,600 +3.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $62,393 +3.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $60,400 +20.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $49,948 +3.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $48,400 |
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Neighborhood: South East End
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Mulick Park Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Alger Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 5/10Ottawa Hills High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
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