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$410,000

542 Union Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

4beds

1,693sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1900

4,791 Square Feet Lot

$422,000 Zestimate^®

$242/sqft

$2,076 Estimated rent

Home value

$422,000

$392,000 - $452,000

$2,076/mo

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What's special

Elegant finishes

Welcome to 542 Union Ave SE, a beautifully renovated Heritage Hill home blending historic charm with modern updates. Tastefully restored in 2016, this 4-bedroom, 2-bath residence features elegant finishes, spacious living areas, and thoughtfully preserved architectural details. Located in one of Grand Rapids' most desirable neighborhoods, this home offers timeless character with contemporary comfort.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2
Main level bedrooms: 1

Heating

Baseboard, Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup

Features

Flooring: Wood
Windows: Window Treatments
Basement: Michigan Basement
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Living Room

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,693
Total interior livable area: 1,693 sqft
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Features

Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Scrn Porch

Lot

Size: 4,791 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: 411431230012
Zoning description: N/A

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Historic
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Wood Siding
Roof: Shingle

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1900

Details

Warranty included: Yes

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Location

Region: Grand Rapids

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $242/sqft
Tax assessed value: $127,700
Annual tax amount: $4,340
Date on market: 5/14/2025
Listing terms: Cash,FHA,VA Loan,MSHDA,Conventional
Electric utility on property: Yes

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/20/2025	Sold	$410,000-1.2%$242/sqft
Source: MichRIC #25021875 Report a problem
5/17/2025	Pending sale	$415,000$245/sqft
Source: MichRIC #25021875 Report a problem
5/14/2025	Listed for sale	$415,000+8.4%$245/sqft
Source: MichRIC #25021875 Report a problem
7/31/2024	Listing removed	--
Source: Realcomp II #65023007662 Report a problem
4/12/2023	Sold	$382,875+12.9%$226/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
3/20/2023	Pending sale	$339,000$200/sqft
Source: MichRIC #23007662 Report a problem
3/16/2023	Listed for sale	$339,000+14.9%$200/sqft
Source: MichRIC #23007662 Report a problem
11/2/2021	Sold	$295,000-1.6%$174/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
9/3/2021	Pending sale	$299,900+22.2%$177/sqft
Source: MichRIC #21099898 Report a problem
1/25/2016	Listing removed	$245,500$145/sqft
Source: RE/MAX of Grand Rapids #15056535 Report a problem
1/25/2016	Listed for sale	$245,500+4%$145/sqft
Source: RE/MAX of Grand Rapids #15056535 Report a problem
1/22/2016	Sold	$236,000-3.9%$139/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
12/3/2015	Pending sale	$245,500$145/sqft
Source: RE/MAX of Grand Rapids #15056535 Report a problem
11/19/2015	Price change	$245,500-0.8%$145/sqft
Source: RE/MAX of Grand Rapids #15056535 Report a problem
11/5/2015	Price change	$247,500-1%$146/sqft
Source: RE/MAX of Grand Rapids #15056535 Report a problem
10/24/2015	Listed for sale	$249,900+253.7%$148/sqft
Source: RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH) #15056535 Report a problem
9/26/2014	Sold	$70,650+17.8%$42/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
9/11/2014	Listed for sale	$60,000+4782%$35/sqft
Source: JGR Real Estate LLC #14051721 Report a problem
3/20/2012	Sold	$1,229$1/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$4,301	$145,900 +14.3%
2024	--	$127,700 +33.6%
2021	$3,005	$95,600 +4.3%
2020	$3,005 +3.6%	$91,700 +1.4%
2019	$2,902	$90,400 +7.5%
2018	--	$84,100 +12.3%
2017	$2,645	$74,900 +6.8%
2016	$2,645	$70,100
2015	$2,645 -26.2%	$70,100 +13.6%
2013	$3,584	$61,700 +2%
2011	--	$60,500 -4.3%
2010	--	$63,200 -2.8%
2009	--	$65,000 +0.5%
2007	--	$64,700 +226.3%
2006	--	$19,830 +3.7%
2005	--	$19,123 +3.3%
2004	--	$18,513 +6.2%
2002	--	$17,430 +3.2%
2001	--	$16,890