Alger Heights Charm with ALL the right updates! This inviting 3 bedroom/1 bath brick home combines classic character with thoughtful improvements. Beautiful cove ceilings, awesome built ins, and timeless details give the home a personality you just can't recreate. The partially finished basement offers additional living space plus a dedicated home office--perfect for working from home, hobbies, or a little extra room to spread out. Outside, enjoy the privacy of a fenced back yard, a new concrete driveway, and a detached 2 car garage. Recent updates include new windows, new roof, and new concrete driveway, while the original character remains front and center. And don't miss the charming mail slot in the front wall of the home--YES, mail actually gets delivered right to the house! A wonderful opportunity to own a character filled home in desirable Alger Heights with a great mix of charm, function, and updates!
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$275,000
424 Alger St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
3beds
1,424sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1929
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$284,700 Zestimate®
$193/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Classic characterDedicated home officeTimeless detailsNew roofBeautiful cove ceilingsAwesome built insNew windows
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Listed by:
Betsy Kirkby Cell:231-429-5758,
ERA Greater North Properties 231-779-8088
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1950430
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Primary bathroom
- Features: Shared
Kitchen
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Living room
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 16 x 15
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Den/Study
- Basement: Daylight,Finished Rooms,Unfinished,Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,424
- Total interior livable area: 1,424 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,056
- Finished area below ground: 368
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved, Concrete Floors, Concrete, Private
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Fenced
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 75 x 88 x 81 x 62
- Features: Cleared, Level, Subdivided
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 411807401002
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Frame
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1929
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Madison Blvd Add
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Grand Rapids
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $193/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $76,085
- Annual tax amount: $2,545
- Price range: $275K - $275K
- Date on market: 9/11/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 11 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$284,700
$270,000 - $299,000
$1,948/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/13/2026 | Contingent | $275,000$193/sqft |
Source:  MichRIC #26048373 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $275,000+53.6%$193/sqft |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1950430 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2020 | Sold | $179,000+8.5%$126/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #20029216 Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2020 | Pending sale | $165,000$116/sqft |
Source: New World Properties LLC #20029216 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2020 | Listed for sale | $165,000+2.2%$116/sqft |
Source: New World Properties LLC #20029216 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2018 | Sold | $161,437+1%$113/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #18052541 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2018 | Pending sale | $159,900$112/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2018 | Listed for sale | $159,900+33.4%$112/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2016 | Sold | $119,900$84/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/30/2016 | Pending sale | $119,900$84/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX United #16044318 Report a problem | ||
| 8/25/2016 | Listed for sale | $119,900+37%$84/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX United #16044318 Report a problem | ||
| 1/12/2010 | Sold | $87,500+124.4%$61/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2009 | Sold | $39,000-11.2%$27/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2009 | Listed for sale | $43,900-43.7%$31/sqft |
Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2008 | Sold | $77,987$55/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,545 +2.4% | $125,900 +19.2% |
| 2025 | $2,485 | $105,600 +7.9% |
| 2024 | -- | $97,900 +51.1% |
| 2021 | $2,034 | $64,800 +2.2% |
| 2020 | $2,034 +18% | $63,400 +9.7% |
| 2019 | $1,723 | $57,800 +12.2% |
| 2018 | -- | $51,500 +14.2% |
| 2017 | $1,367 | $45,100 +10% |
| 2016 | $1,367 | $41,000 |
| 2015 | $1,367 +7.5% | $41,000 +1% |
| 2013 | $1,271 | $40,600 +1.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $40,100 -7.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $43,500 -3.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $45,200 -16.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $54,100 +5.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $51,138 +3.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $49,314 +3.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $47,739 +6.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $44,943 +3.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $43,550 |
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Neighborhood: Garfield Park
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Source: NGLRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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