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$400,000

228 James Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

6beds

4baths

3,190sqft

2 to 4 Units

Built in 1908

-- sqft lot

$503,300 Zestimate^®

$125/sqft

$2,291 Estimated rent

Home value

$503,300

$473,000 - $539,000

$2,291/mo

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What's special

Now offering a great investment opportunity located in the heart of the most popular rental district in Grand Rapids. This beautiful historic 2-unit is within walking distance to the Uptown Business district. Enjoy local restaurants, coffee shops, bars, shopping and more. With a combined 3190 total sqft, the mirrored units each have 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large open dining & living rooms, hardwood floors & vintage trim throughout. Each unit features stainless steel appliances, central air, private laundry and basement storage space. Outside, there is off-street parking for six vehicles, front & back porches, and 3 entrances for each unit. 228 James will be vacant by 9/1, making this duplex perfect for house-hacking with an owner-occupant! 228 Currently rents for $1600/mo and 230 James for $1500 a month. Owners reserves the right to set an offer deadline.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 4

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Features

Basement: Full

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 3,190 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 6
Parking features: Paved

Lot

Size: 8,712 Square Feet
Dimensions: 66 x 132
Features: Level, Sidewalk

Details

Parcel number: 411430477009
Zoning description: RES

Construction

Type & style

Home type: MultiFamily
Property subtype: 2 to 4 Units

Materials

Wood Siding
Roof: Composition

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1908

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
Utilities for property: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected, Cable Connected

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Grand Rapids

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $125/sqft
Tax assessed value: $129,517
Annual tax amount: $7,173
Date on market: 8/11/2023
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Tenant pays: None
Electric utility on property: Yes
Road surface type: Paved

Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/8/2026	Listing removed	$2,400$1/sqft
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5/5/2026	Listed for rent	$2,400$1/sqft
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2/16/2026	Listing removed	$2,400$1/sqft
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1/14/2026	Listed for rent	$2,400$1/sqft
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12/25/2025	Listing removed	$2,400$1/sqft
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12/4/2025	Listed for rent	$2,400+11.6%$1/sqft
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10/18/2023	Listing removed	--
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9/26/2023	Listed for rent	$2,150$1/sqft
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9/25/2023	Sold	$400,000$125/sqft
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8/18/2023	Pending sale	$400,000$125/sqft
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8/11/2023	Listed for sale	$400,000+29%$125/sqft
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10/25/2017	Sold	$310,000+138.3%$97/sqft
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1/11/2010	Sold	$130,100$41/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$10,984	$238,100 +12.4%
2024	--	$211,800 +39.5%
2021	$6,475	$151,800 +5.6%
2020	$6,475 +3.2%	$143,700 +12.9%
2019	$6,277	$127,300 +7.4%
2018	--	$118,500 +33.4%
2017	$3,844	$88,800 +9.1%
2016	$3,844	$81,400
2015	$3,844 +5%	$81,400 +17.3%
2013	$3,662	$69,400 -8.3%
2011	--	$75,700 -1.7%
2010	--	$77,000 -0.9%
2009	--	$77,700 -6%
2007	--	$82,700 +149.8%
2006	--	$33,104 +3.7%
2005	--	$31,923 +3.3%
2004	--	$30,904 +6.2%
2002	--	$29,095 +3.2%
2001	--	$28,193