Welcome to your completely renovated side-by-side duplex at 47-49 Straight Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI! This exceptional property offers two thoughtfully designed units: a spacious 3-bedroom, 1-bath residence and a versatile 2-bedroom plus bonus room, 1-bath unit—ideal for owner-occupants or investors seeking strong rental potential. Every detail has been meticulously updated. Enjoy a brand-new electrical, plumbing, roof and siding, LVP flooring on the main levels, soft carpet upstairs, and beautifully tiled bathrooms. The gourmet kitchens feature new appliances, deep sinks, elegant countertops, modern lighting, and fresh flooring throughout. Both units have been fully transformed from top to bottom. Outdoor living shines with front porches on each unit (one with a convenient mudroom, the other with a private back porch), newly poured concrete driveways extending to the backyard for ample parking, a new shed for storage, and fully fenced front and back yards for privacy and security. The location is simply outstanding— a playground just across the street, walking distance to Grand Valley State University, coffee shops, dining, and shopping. You're only a mile from US-131, I-196, and the John Ball Zoo, making commuting and recreation effortless. With stunning bathrooms and turnkey appeal, this duplex is perfect whether you plan to live in one side and rent the other or maximize it as a full investment. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a fully updated property with excellent cash-flow potential. Unit 47 has a new washer and dryer. Schedule your private showing today and make 47-49 Straight Ave SW your next success story!
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$349,900
47 Straight Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
5beds
2baths
2,025sqft
2 to 4 Units
Built in 1885
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$173/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modern lightingNew shed for storagePrivate back porchElegant countertopsDeep sinksGourmet kitchensSoft carpet upstairs
- 36 days
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Scott Micklewright 269-358-0552,
Pearse Realty, Inc. 269-962-6167
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26052618
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Laundry: In Unit, Washer Hookup
Features
- Basement: Full
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,025 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 12
- Parking features: Concrete, Driveway
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 66 x 100
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 411326433015
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 2 to 4 Units
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1885
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Grand Rapids
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $173/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $121,900
- Annual tax amount: $5,288
- Date on market: 10/2/2026
- Listing terms: VA Loan,MSHDA,FHA,Cash,Conventional
- Tenant pays: Electricity, Sewer, Gas
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $349,900+44.4%$173/sqft |
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| 9/25/2024 | Sold | $242,350+51.5%$120/sqft |
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| 7/29/2024 | Sold | $160,000$79/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,294 +366.2% | $135,400 +11.1% |
| 2025 | $1,350 | $121,900 +19.5% |
| 2024 | -- | $102,000 +52.7% |
| 2021 | $1,188 | $66,800 +12.3% |
| 2020 | $1,188 +3.3% | $59,500 +24% |
| 2019 | $1,150 | $48,000 +18.2% |
| 2018 | -- | $40,600 +17.3% |
| 2017 | $1,129 | $34,600 +8.1% |
| 2016 | $1,129 | $32,000 |
| 2015 | $1,129 +6% | $32,000 +11.5% |
| 2013 | $1,066 | $28,700 -16.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $34,300 -7% |
| 2010 | -- | $36,900 -11.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $41,600 +14.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $36,200 +67.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $21,575 +3.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $20,806 +3.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $20,142 +6.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $18,964 +3.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $18,376 |
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