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    • Price cut: $10K (6/25)
    $589,900

    427 James Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

    4beds
    2,781sqft
    : 
    $4,122/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1874
    6,969 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $212/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Gorgeous winding staircase
    Enjoy a piece of history in this Landmark Home originally used as the GRAND RAPIDS STUDY CLUBHOUSE! Loaded with character yet completely updated with modern mechanicals, kitchen, baths, etc. A large front porch invites you in to this home that exudes warmth & cherished memories. Rich wood floor, trim & details guide you in, a huge living room w/marble fireplace, 10 ft ceiling & oversized windows drown the house in natural light! New kitchen open to the dining room, custom built-in w/stained glass, butler's pantry, access to the back patio & 1/2 bath. Main floor bedroom or den w/ remodeled full bath w/clawfoot tub. The gorgeous winding staircase leads to the upper level: new primary bedroom suite w/ double vanity, soaking tub & walk-in shower, 2 add'l bedrooms, gorgeous full bath w/laundry & separate library/sitting room that ties into the home being a former Reading Club Home. water heater, updated electrical and plumbing in kitchen & baths, new paint throughout, custom lighting enhances the incredible architecture giving it a modern touch with charm throughout! Newer 2.5 stall garage provides room for storage as well.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Tanya L Craig 616-813-2946,

    Keller Williams GR East 616-575-1800,

    Katie E Karczewski 616-291-3552,

    Keller Williams GR East

    Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26027438MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 4
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Upper
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Main
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Upper
      Bedroom 4
      • Level: Upper
      Primary bathroom
      • Level: Upper
      Bathroom 1
      • Level: Main
      Bathroom 2
      • Description: 1/2 bath
      • Level: Main
      Bathroom 4
      • Level: Upper
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      Family room
      • Level: Upper
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      Laundry
      • Level: Upper
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      Heating
      • Baseboard, Forced Air
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
      • Laundry: In Bathroom, Upper Level
      Features
      • Center Island, Pantry
      • Flooring: Tile, Wood
      • Windows: Storms, Screens
      • Basement: Full
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Living Room
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,781
      • Total interior livable area: 2,781 sqft
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Detached
      • Garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Stories: 2
      • Exterior features: Balcony
      Lot
      • Size: 6,969 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 51 x 136
      • Features: Sidewalk, Shrubs/Hedges
      Details
      • Parcel number: 411431226026
      • Zoning description: r2

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Historic,Traditional
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Wood Siding
      • Roof: Asphalt
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1874

      Utilities & green energy

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

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Grand Rapids

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $212/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $32,124
      • Annual tax amount: $1,615
      • Date on market: 6/5/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Road surface type: Paved

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/9/2026Pending sale$589,900$212/sqft
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        6/25/2026Price change$589,900-1.7%$212/sqft
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        6/18/2026Price change$599,900-4%$216/sqft
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        6/5/2026Listed for sale$625,000+60.3%$225/sqft
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        2/5/2026Sold$390,000-8.7%$140/sqft
        Source: MichRIC #25061248 Report a problem
        1/23/2026Pending sale$427,000$154/sqft
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        12/9/2025Listed for sale$427,000-11%$154/sqft
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        9/3/2024Listing removed$479,900$173/sqft
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        8/31/2024Listed for sale$479,900+4.6%$173/sqft
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        10/25/2022Listing removed--
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        9/9/2022Price change$459,000-4.4%$165/sqft
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        8/16/2022Price change$479,900-4%$173/sqft
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        7/23/2022Listed for sale$499,900+112.7%$180/sqft
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        6/30/2015Listing removed$235,000$85/sqft
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        3/25/2015Listed for sale$235,000$85/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Schmidt REALTORS #15012467 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$1,022 $183,800 +12.2%
        2024-- $163,800 +52.1%
        2021$907 $107,700 +26%
        2020$907 +26%$85,500 +18.9%
        2019$720 $71,900 +30.7%
        2018-- $55,000 +28.2%
        2017$1,074 $42,900 +12.9%
        2016$1,074 $38,000
        2015$1,074 +5%$38,000 +4.7%
        2013$1,024 $36,300 -29.7%
        2011-- $51,600 -19%
        2010-- $63,700 -0.3%
        2009-- $63,900 +194.5%
        2007-- $21,700 +27.4%
        2006-- $17,037 +3.7%
        2005-- $16,430 +3.3%
        2004-- $15,906 +85.1%
        2002-- $8,591 +3.2%
        2001-- $8,325
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 49503

        Getting around

        90 / 100
        Very Walkable
        46 / 100
        Some Transit
        62 / 100
        Bikeable

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