Discover this beautifully updated home in an unbeatable Eastown location. The property retains its incredible historic character — featuring unique arches, elegant brass details, and original hardwood flooring — while offering a full suite of modern upgrades.
Highlights include:
New roof & furnace
Central A/C
Brand-new kitchen
New drywall and fresh paint inside and out
Refinished original hardwood & tile floors
Two stunning new bathrooms, including a custom-tiled arched shower
Fully fenced spacious backyard
Attached garage
Spacious walk-in closet off the primary bedroom — a rare find in Eastown homes
This home perfectly blends historic craftsmanship with modern living, all within one of Grand Rapids' most vibrant neighborhoods.
Seller is licensed agent in MI.
Sold
$424,000
554 Ethel Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
3beds
1,765sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1905
3,484 Square Feet Lot
$437,100 Zestimate®
$240/sqft
$2,156 Estimated rent
Home value
$437,100
$411,000 - $468,000
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Fully fenced spacious backyardAttached garageUnique archesElegant brass detailsNew roofSpacious walk-in closetTwo stunning new bathrooms
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Listed by:
Brett M Lambert 415-942-3202,
Pyxis Realty
Bought with:
Jane (Phouphanith) Jones, 6501434324
The Local Element
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 25057772
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Freezer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement, In Unit, Lower Level, Sink, Washer Hookup
Features
- Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Storms, Screens, Replacement, Insulated Windows
- Basement: Daylight,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,540
- Total interior livable area: 1,765 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Attached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 3
Lot
- Size: 3,484 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40’ x 88’
- Features: Corner Lot, Ground Cover, Shrubs/Hedges
Details
- Parcel number: 411432233015
- Zoning description: 401 Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Roof: Composition,Flat,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1905
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Eastown
Location
- Region: Grand Rapids
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $240/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $43,592
- Annual tax amount: $1,303
- Date on market: 11/11/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,VA Loan,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2025 | Sold | $424,000+1%$240/sqft |
Source:  MichRIC #25057772 Report a problem | ||
| 11/18/2025 | Pending sale | $419,999$238/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #25057772 Report a problem | ||
| 11/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $419,999$238/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #25057772 Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2025 | Listing removed | $419,999$238/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #25056594 Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/2025 | Pending sale | $419,999$238/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #25056594 Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $419,999+66.3%$238/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #25056594 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2025 | Sold | $252,500+26.3%$143/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2025 | Pending sale | $199,900$113/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #25023529 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $199,900$113/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #25023529 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,468 | $136,100 +8.2% |
| 2024 | -- | $125,800 +37.5% |
| 2021 | $1,303 | $91,500 +5.5% |
| 2020 | $1,303 +3.6% | $86,700 +13.2% |
| 2019 | $1,259 | $76,600 +13.3% |
| 2018 | -- | $67,600 +15.2% |
| 2017 | $1,240 | $58,700 +9.9% |
| 2016 | $1,240 | $53,400 |
| 2015 | $1,240 +7.5% | $53,400 +8.1% |
| 2013 | $1,153 | $49,400 +11.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $44,200 -4.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $46,300 -2.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $47,700 -15.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $56,200 +95.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $28,772 +3.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $27,746 +3.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $26,860 +6.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $25,288 +3.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $24,504 |
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Neighborhood: Eastown
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