Welcome to 840 Spencer Street NE, a move-in ready 3 bedroom home in the heart of Creston, just minutes from Riverside Park, Creston's restaurants and shops, and downtown Grand Rapids. Fully renovated in 2021 and meticulously improved since, this home blends classic 1890s character with modern updates throughout. The spacious kitchen is the showstopper, featuring a large center island with butcher block top, stainless appliances, and abundant cabinet space, open to a bright dining area perfect for entertaining. High ceilings and fresh carpet carry through the generous living spaces, and the shiplap mudroom off the kitchen adds everyday function with style. Main floor bedroom and full bath, with two additional bedrooms upstairs. Major updates already done: central air (2021, transferable 10 year warranty), tankless water heater, whole home water filtration, French drain, LeafFilter gutters with lifetime warranty, steel entry doors, privacy fence, new concrete patio and driveway.
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Price cut: $4.1K (8/6)
$259,900
840 Spencer St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
3beds
1,176sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$1,816/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$258,200 Zestimate®
$221/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Privacy fenceHigh ceilingsTankless water heaterWhole home water filtrationFresh carpetSteel entry doorsSpacious kitchen
- 63 days |
- 1,206 |
- 87 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Alexia Hoffman 616-333-9078,
EXP Realty LLC 269-600-4397,
Brittany Arraut 616-460-5900,
Bellabay Realty (North)
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26028485
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Center Island
- Windows: Replacement
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,176
- Total interior livable area: 1,176 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 44 x 134
- Features: Sidewalk
Details
- Parcel number: 411417352061
- Zoning description: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Phone Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Grand Rapids
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $221/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $80,816
- Annual tax amount: $2,704
- Date on market: 6/11/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,VA Loan,MSHDA,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$258,200
$245,000 - $271,000
$1,896/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/6/2026 | Price change | $259,900-1.6%$221/sqft |
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| 7/10/2026 | Price change | $264,000-2.2%$224/sqft |
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| 6/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $269,900+35%$230/sqft |
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| 5/20/2024 | Listing removed | $199,900-13.1%$170/sqft |
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| 5/20/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/19/2021 | Sold | $230,000+15.1%$196/sqft |
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| 4/24/2021 | Pending sale | $199,900$170/sqft |
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| 4/22/2021 | Listed for sale | $199,900+52.5%$170/sqft |
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| 1/8/2021 | Sold | $131,100-12.5%$111/sqft |
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| 12/24/2020 | Pending sale | $149,900$127/sqft |
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| 12/18/2020 | Listed for sale | $149,900$127/sqft |
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| 12/3/2020 | Pending sale | $149,900$127/sqft |
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| 11/13/2020 | Price change | $149,900-6.3%$127/sqft |
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| 10/30/2020 | Listed for sale | $159,900+661.4%$136/sqft |
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| 8/14/2008 | Sold | $21,000-50%$18/sqft |
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| 1/31/2008 | Sold | $42,000-47.5%$36/sqft |
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| 7/6/2006 | Sold | $80,000+112.2%$68/sqft |
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| 3/20/2006 | Sold | $37,706$32/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,640 | $100,000 +13.4% |
| 2024 | -- | $88,200 +24.2% |
| 2021 | $1,433 | $71,000 +14% |
| 2020 | $1,433 +3.6% | $62,300 +4.7% |
| 2019 | $1,384 | $59,500 +10.2% |
| 2018 | -- | $54,000 +23.9% |
| 2017 | $1,364 | $43,600 +10.7% |
| 2016 | $1,364 | $39,400 |
| 2015 | $1,364 +7.5% | $39,400 +4.2% |
| 2013 | $1,268 | $37,800 -2.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $38,900 -8.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $42,400 -10.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $47,600 -14.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $55,800 -3% |
| 2006 | -- | $57,500 +53.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $37,550 +3.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $36,351 +6.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $34,223 +3.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $33,162 |
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Neighborhood: Creston
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Kent Hills SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 9/10City High Middle SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10Center For EconomicologyGrades: 6Distance: 0.7 mi
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