3234 Dawes Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508

This fully furnished and newly renovated brick ranch is nestled on a quiet wooded private drive offering country living within the city. With 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, the home sits on 0.54 acres overlooking tranquil Plaster Creek, which can be seen from the living room, dining room, and kitchen. The view regularly includes deer and other wildlife. You'll love entertaining on the large and elegant custom brick patio with plush swivel rocking chairs around a gas fire table, teak bench, and Weber gas grill. Several other outdoor folding chairs are available for additional guests. Other features include a two-car attached garage, central air, smart thermostat, corner gas fireplace, and basement storage. The rental includes fully furnished rooms with large-screen smart TV, kitchen cookware, flatware, and table settings. The main bedroom features an adjustable king-size Sleep Number bed. The second bedroom is designed as a flex space offering the choice of an office with two desks, Aeron chairs, and a pull-out printer/copier, or a queen-size bed with pull-out side tables. The Murphy bed conversion is simple and quick, offering maximum flexibility. This southeast Grand Rapids home is 11 minutes from Gerald R. Ford Airport, 6 minutes from Woodland Mall, 3 minutes from a newly renovated Meijer store, and 2 minutes away from the hiking trails of Ken-O-Sha Park, an urban forest with over 100 acres. There are also several international grocery stores and restaurants in close proximity. Since 2021, the home renovations have also included new windows, new roof, exterior lighting, wooden privacy fence, buried utility cables, new garage floor, driveway, sidewalks, and porch. An outdoor fenced storage area keeps trash bins, lawnmower, snowblower, wheelbarrow, gas grill, and storage bins out of sight. Rental price does not include gas, electric, water, and trash pick-up. Renter is responsible for regular lawn mowing, fall leaf raking, and winter snow removal. A battery-powered lawn mower and gasoline snow blower are available on the premises. Rental can begin as early as January 2027 or as negotiated. Owners are flexible. Rental discounts will be considered with a one-year pre-pay rental contract. First and last month's rent + one month rent as security deposit. ($2,800 x 3 mos. = $8,400 down to secure one-year lease.) Utilities (gas, electric, water, trash/recycling pick-up) are not included. Utilities will be billed monthly by actual use. A $600 pre-payment of utilities is paid with deposit. Bills are shared with tenants, and deductions applied until reaching the $600 pre-payment.. No smoking. No pets. No boarders or sublets. Peaceful, diverse neighborhood, so no loud outside music or overt political signage. Occasional visits by property manager for inspection and assessment of tenant satisfaction and concerns. Discount can be negotiated with a one-year pre-paid rental contract.