Sold

$740,000

217 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

5beds

3,879sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1912

0.31 Acres Lot

$764,600 Zestimate^®

$191/sqft

$5,139 Estimated rent

Home value

$764,600

$719,000 - $818,000

$5,139/mo

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What's special

Cozy fireplaceModern updatesFlexible bonus spaceFinished third floorRaised garden bedsTwo-story heated garageCurated gardens

Step into timeless elegance in Heritage Hill. An 1890s home with roots in Grand Rapids' creative past — once home to a furrier, then a furniture craftsman. Handcrafted millwork & its enduring charm, speaks to a legacy of craftsmanship and care. Hardwood floors, intricate crown molding, stained glass windows & rich original woodwork throughout. Main floor features spacious living & sitting room w/ cozy fireplace & built-ins, a sunny three-seasons room, formal dining room, & beautifully renovated kitchen that blends modern updates with classic charm. Upstairs- four bedrooms plus a serene primary suite with walk-in closet and large vanity area. The finished third floor adds a fifth bedroom, half bath, & flexible bonus space-perfect for guests or a home office. Enjoy one of Heritage Hill's rare large lots. Parking for up to 15 cars plus thoughtfully curated gardens, raised garden beds, and a two-story heated garage. Historic beauty meets modern comfort in the heart of Grand Rapids.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5
Full bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 3

Bedroom 2

Level: Upper

Dining room

Description: Formal
Level: Main

Living room

Level: Main

Heating

Forced Air, Hot Water

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry: In Basement

Features

Ceiling Fan(s)
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Windows: Storms, Screens, Window Treatments
Basement: Full
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Family Room, Wood Burning, Other

Interior area

Total structure area: 3,879
Total interior livable area: 3,879 sqft
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Detached
Garage spaces: 2

Features

Stories: 3
Fencing: Other

Lot

Size: 0.31 Acres
Dimensions: 89 x 148
Features: Level, Sidewalk, Ground Cover, Shrubs/Hedges

Details

Parcel number: 411430381063
Zoning description: Residental

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Traditional
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Wood Siding
Roof: Composition

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1912

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Heritage Hill

Location

Region: Grand Rapids

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $191/sqft
Tax assessed value: $228,318
Annual tax amount: $8,000
Date on market: 10/15/2025
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Road surface type: Paved

Price history

Date	Event	Price
12/1/2025	Sold	$740,000-6.3%$191/sqft
Source: MichRIC #25053104 Report a problem
10/31/2025	Pending sale	$790,000$204/sqft
Source: MichRIC #25053104 Report a problem
10/15/2025	Listed for sale	$790,000+105.3%$204/sqft
Source: MichRIC #25053104 Report a problem
1/8/2016	Sold	$384,800-3.3%$99/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
11/5/2015	Listed for sale	$398,000+27.6%$103/sqft
Source: Keller Williams GR East #15058367 Report a problem
1/17/2012	Sold	$312,000-2.5%$80/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
8/31/2011	Listed for sale	$320,000$82/sqft
Source: Grand Rapids Market Center East #11048683 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$7,458	$373,800 +13.3%
2024	--	$329,900 +32.9%
2021	$6,621	$248,300 +5.8%
2020	$6,621 +3.6%	$234,600 +9.6%
2019	$6,394	$214,000 +16.1%
2018	--	$184,300 +9.4%
2017	$5,470	$168,400 +6%
2016	$5,470	$158,800
2015	$5,470 -30.7%	$158,800 +6.1%
2013	$7,895	$149,600 +1.8%
2011	--	$146,900 -4.2%
2010	--	$153,300 -2.9%
2009	--	$157,900 -6.1%
2007	--	$168,100 +127.5%
2006	--	$73,900 +3.7%
2005	--	$71,264 +3.3%
2004	--	$68,988 +6.2%
2002	--	$64,947 +3.2%
2001	--	$62,934