ActivePrice cut: $10K (7/15)
$229,900
2beds
1,057sqft
705 Lafayette Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
2beds
1,057sqft
Single family residence
Built in 1925
3,484 sqft
No data
$218 price/sqft
What's special
Refinished hardwood floors
Located in the highly sought-after Belknap Lookout neighborhood, this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers the perfect blend of charm, character, and modern convenience. Featuring refinished hardwood floors, a completely renovated kitchen with brand-new appliances, and a full basement offering excellent storage and future possibilities, this home is truly move-in ready. ...
- 26 days |
- 2,366 |
- 144 |
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26034002
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Living Room
Kitchen
Dining Room
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Linda S Lazarus 616-272-0166,
Real Broker LLC 855-450-0442
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26034002
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Storms
- Basement: Full,Michigan Basement
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,057
- Total interior livable area: 1,057 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Features
- Stories: 2
- Fencing: Front Yard,Wrought Iron
Lot
- Size: 3,484 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 44 x 75
- Features: Level, Sidewalk
Details
- Parcel number: 411419327038
- Zoning description: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
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), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Grand Rapids
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $218/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $31,817
- Annual tax amount: $1,109
- Date on market: 7/6/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,VA Loan,MSHDA,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2026 | Price change | $229,900-4.2%$218/sqft |
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| 7/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $239,900-3%$227/sqft |
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| 7/5/2026 | Listing removed | $247,400$234/sqft |
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| 6/26/2026 | Price change | $247,400-1%$234/sqft |
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| 5/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $249,900$236/sqft |
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| 11/18/2025 | Listing removed | $249,900$236/sqft |
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| 10/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $249,900+4.1%$236/sqft |
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| 3/14/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/10/2022 | Listed for sale | $240,000+33.4%$227/sqft |
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| 6/4/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/15/2021 | Price change | $179,900+2.9%$170/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Pending sale | $174,900$165/sqft |
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| 2/18/2021 | Listed for sale | $174,900$165/sqft |
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| 1/7/2021 | Listing removed | $174,900$165/sqft |
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| 8/25/2020 | Price change | $174,900-7.9%$165/sqft |
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| 7/6/2020 | Listed for sale | $189,900+192.2%$180/sqft |
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| 8/30/2013 | Sold | $65,000$61/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,039 | $92,100 +16.4% |
| 2024 | -- | $79,100 +61.8% |
| 2021 | $923 | $48,900 +2.3% |
| 2020 | $923 -15% | $47,800 +7.9% |
| 2019 | $1,086 | $44,300 +19.4% |
| 2018 | -- | $37,100 +9.8% |
| 2017 | $878 | $33,800 +34.7% |
| 2016 | $878 | $25,100 |
| 2015 | $878 +7.5% | $25,100 +8.2% |
| 2013 | $817 | $23,200 -14.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $27,100 -6.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $29,100 -8.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $31,800 -9.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $35,100 +84.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $19,067 +3.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $18,387 +3.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $17,800 +6.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $16,758 +3.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $16,239 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$1,479/mo
Principal & interest
$1270
Property taxes
$209
Estimated market value
$224,400
$213,000 - $236,000
$1,761/mo
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Neighborhood: Belknap Lookout
Nearby schools
Coit Creative Arts Academy
Grades PK-5 • 0.2 miles5/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
5/10Student Progress Rating
5/10City High Middle School
Grades 7-12 • 1.2 miles9/10
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10/10College Readiness Rating
8/10Student Progress Rating
7/10Innovation Central High School
Grades 9-12 • 0.7 miles4/10
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College Readiness Rating
3/10Student Progress Rating
5/10