Spacious 4-bed, 3-full-bath home in Grand Rapids with incredible value and sweat-equity potential. This property offers a generous layout, solid structure, and room to grow, including three additional nonconforming bedroom spaces in the basement level--ideal for guests, offices, or future conversion.
Multiple living areas, ample bedroom space, and three full baths make this home perfect for larger households or investors seeking strong rental potential. The kitchen and common areas provide a great foundation for updates, allowing you to build equity fast at a price point that's hard to beat.
Located near parks, schools, shopping, and downtown GR, this home combines convenience with opportunity. A true bargain with tons of upside--schedule your showing and imagine the possibilities!
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Price cut: $20K (6/22)
$229,900
53 Baylis St SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
4beds
1,696sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1922
4,356 Square Feet Lot
$227,700 Zestimate®
$136/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Kitchen and common areasAmple bedroom spaceGenerous layout
- 30 days |
- 1,581 |
- 79 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Murray Thompson (Sonny) 616-291-7805,
Century 21 Affiliated (GR) 616-369-4040
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26027023
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Flooring: Linoleum, Other, Wood
- Windows: Replacement
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,696
- Total interior livable area: 1,696 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Other
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 4,356 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 90
- Features: Sidewalk, Shrubs/Hedges
Details
- Parcel number: 411712277039
- Zoning description: 401 RESIDENTIAL
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Brick, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1922
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Grand Rapids
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $136/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $28,218
- Annual tax amount: $1,456
- Date on market: 6/4/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$227,700
$216,000 - $239,000
$2,416/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/22/2026 | Price change | $229,900-8%$136/sqft |
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| 6/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $249,900+1288.3%$147/sqft |
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| 9/8/2011 | Sold | $18,000-78.3%$11/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2011 | Sold | $82,924+296.8%$49/sqft |
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| 2/26/2011 | Listed for sale | $20,900-74.2%$12/sqft |
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| 11/21/2003 | Sold | $81,000+8%$48/sqft |
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| 11/5/2002 | Sold | $75,000$44/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,419 | $95,800 +13.2% |
| 2024 | -- | $84,600 +67.5% |
| 2021 | $1,241 | $50,500 +10.3% |
| 2020 | $1,241 +3.2% | $45,800 +13.6% |
| 2019 | $1,203 | $40,300 +23.2% |
| 2018 | -- | $32,700 +25.8% |
| 2017 | $1,180 | $26,000 -0.8% |
| 2016 | $1,180 | $26,200 |
| 2015 | $1,180 +5% | $26,200 +23% |
| 2013 | $1,124 | $21,300 -28.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $29,800 -17% |
| 2010 | -- | $35,900 -7.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $38,800 -5.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $41,000 +9.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $37,586 +3.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $36,245 +3.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $35,088 +65.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $21,173 +3.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $20,517 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Garfield Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Burton Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Burton Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Grand Rapids University Preparatory AcademyGrades: 6-12Distance: 2.2 mi
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- Michigan
- Kent County
- Grand Rapids
- 49507
- Garfield Park
- 53 Baylis St SW
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