Welcome to 823 Prospect Ave NE, where fresh updates and an unbeatable Grand Rapids location come together! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers spacious bedrooms and a bright, refreshed feel with new interior and exterior paint. The three season porch and new deck offer great space to enjoy the outdoors. Outside you'll find fresh landscaping, a fenced yard, an extra long driveway and plenty of space to relax or entertain. The yard also features a 10'x10' storage shed and a concrete slab ready for a detached garage. Located just minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, the Medical Mile, local universities, and the city's newest entertainment and event destinations, this home puts you close to everything while offering a comfortable place to call home. It could also be a great opportunity to make income as a rental or easily add equity with a few projects. Don't miss out on this great opportunity!
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$215,000
823 Prospect Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
3beds
1,467sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$208,500 Zestimate®
$147/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fenced yardFresh landscapingBright refreshed feelNew deckSpacious bedroomsThree season porchExtra long driveway
- 36 days
- 1,104
- 145
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mary Dykstra 616-836-5697,
Keller Williams Harbortown 616-288-3244
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26044170
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 146.21
- Dimensions: 10.83 x 13.50
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 257.58
- Dimensions: 19.08 x 13.50
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 219.38
- Dimensions: 16.25 x 13.50
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 37.82
- Dimensions: 4.83 x 7.83
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 13.50
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 131.92
- Dimensions: 9.83 x 13.42
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 248.04
- Dimensions: 19.08 x 13.00
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,467
- Total interior livable area: 1,467 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 125
- Features: Sidewalk, Wooded, Shrubs/Hedges
Details
- Parcel number: 411419183021
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Grand Rapids
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $147/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $73,266
- Annual tax amount: $2,387
- Date on market: 9/14/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$208,500
$198,000 - $219,000
$1,841/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $215,000$147/sqft |
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| 8/31/2026 | Listing removed | $215,000$147/sqft |
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| 8/25/2026 | Contingent | $215,000$147/sqft |
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| 8/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $215,000+41.4%$147/sqft |
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| 8/8/2022 | Sold | $152,000-5%$104/sqft |
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| 7/10/2022 | Pending sale | $160,000$109/sqft |
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| 7/7/2022 | Listed for sale | $160,000$109/sqft |
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| 7/1/2022 | Pending sale | $160,000$109/sqft |
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| 6/13/2022 | Listed for sale | $160,000$109/sqft |
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| 6/8/2022 | Pending sale | $160,000$109/sqft |
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| 6/2/2022 | Listed for sale | $160,000$109/sqft |
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| 5/27/2022 | Pending sale | $160,000$109/sqft |
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| 5/23/2022 | Listed for sale | $160,000+700%$109/sqft |
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| 2/20/2019 | Listing removed | $1,275$1/sqft |
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| 2/10/2019 | Price change | $1,275-8.9%$1/sqft |
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| 1/27/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,400$1/sqft |
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| 10/14/2013 | Sold | $20,000$14/sqft |
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| 6/27/2013 | Listed for sale | $20,000-29.8%$14/sqft |
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| 8/21/2012 | Sold | $28,500$19/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,387 +2.4% | $99,700 +14.1% |
| 2025 | $2,330 | $87,400 +12.3% |
| 2024 | -- | $77,800 +49.3% |
| 2021 | $1,636 | $52,100 +12.5% |
| 2020 | $1,636 +9.8% | $46,300 +11.6% |
| 2019 | $1,490 | $41,500 +33.9% |
| 2018 | -- | $31,000 -4% |
| 2017 | $1,593 | $32,300 +8.8% |
| 2016 | $1,593 | $29,700 |
| 2015 | $1,593 +5% | $29,700 -1% |
| 2013 | $1,518 | $30,000 -11.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $33,800 -8.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $37,100 -11.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $41,900 +41.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $29,600 +59.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $18,540 +3.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $17,879 +3.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $17,308 +6.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $16,295 +3.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $15,790 |
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