Set along a picturesque, tree-lined street in the heart of Heritage Hill, this exceptional historic home beautifully blends timeless character with thoughtful updates. An elegant foyer welcomes you to a beautiful staircase and gracious living spaces filled with original charm, including a distinctive pocket door. With 6 bedrooms and 3 full baths, this unique home offers abundant space and remarkable versatility, including opportunities for multigenerational living or rental income potential. Beautifully updated while preserving the craftsmanship and character of its era, the home features a handsome, low-maintenance brick exterior, 2-stall garage, additional parking and outdoor storage. A newer whole-home furnace and water heater add modern convenience. Enjoy an enviable Heritage Hill location just minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, with exceptional restaurants, outdoor concerts, entertainment, cultural attractions and vibrant city life all nearby. A truly special opportunity to own a piece of Grand Rapids history.
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Price cut: $20K (10/15)
$825,000
252 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
6beds
4,676sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1880
7,840 Square Feet Lot
$789,800 Zestimate®
$176/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Additional parkingDistinctive pocket doorPicturesque tree-lined streetOutdoor storageElegant foyerHandsome low-maintenance brick exteriorBeautiful staircase
- 52 days
- 817
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kristy L Nora 616-745-1397,
Rogers Neighborhood Realty 616-644-0784
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26049540
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Radiant
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Bay/Bow
- Basement: Full,Michigan Basement
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Formal Dining, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,676
- Total interior livable area: 4,676 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 3
- Fencing: Privacy
Lot
- Size: 7,840 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 x 132
Details
- Parcel number: 411430451009
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Historic,Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Heritage Hill
Location
- Region: Grand Rapids
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $176/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $157,364
- Annual tax amount: $7,249
- Date on market: 9/17/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$789,800
$750,000 - $829,000
$3,286/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2026 | Price change | $825,000-2.4%$176/sqft |
Source:  MichRIC #26049540 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $845,000$181/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #26049531 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,181 +2.6% | $406,200 +3.3% |
| 2025 | $7,000 | $393,300 +7.3% |
| 2024 | -- | $366,500 +32.7% |
| 2021 | $6,144 | $276,200 +12.1% |
| 2020 | $6,144 +3.3% | $246,300 +9.7% |
| 2019 | $5,950 | $224,600 +2.6% |
| 2018 | -- | $219,000 +22.1% |
| 2017 | $5,840 | $179,400 +14.6% |
| 2016 | $5,840 | $156,600 |
| 2015 | $5,840 +5.6% | $156,600 +8.8% |
| 2013 | $5,532 | $144,000 -16.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $171,800 -4.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $179,800 -2.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $184,200 +7.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $171,800 +84.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $92,898 +3.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $89,584 +3.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $86,723 +6.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $81,645 +3.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $79,114 |
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Neighborhood: Heritage Hill
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