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    $589,900

    843 Orchard Ave SE, East Grand Rapids, MI 49506

    4beds
    2,270sqft
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    $4,288/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1929
    6,098 Square Feet Lot
    $572,200 Zestimate®
    $260/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Timeless characterRomantic brick residenceFront patioFamily room for gatheringPrivate patio
    Welcome to a home where timeless character and everyday convenience come together in one of East Grand Rapids' most sought-after locations. Built in 1929, this romantic brick residence is rich with warmth, artistry, and architectural charm. The main floor offers a formal living room w/ french doors that open to a front patio, a family room for gathering, and spaces designed for both entertaining and quiet moments at home. The kitchen flows into the dining room, creating an inviting space for everyday living and hosting, while an additional set of french doors opens to a private patio, blending indoor and outdoor living. Upstairs, you'll find four bedrooms and a full bath, while the lower level provides additional recreation space and the potential for a fourth bedroom or home office. Nestled just moments from the heart of East Grand Rapids, this home is walkable to the elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as nearby shops, restaurants, parks, and community amenities. A rare opportunity to own the home of historic furniture manufacturer, Joseph Mentzer, and that beautifully blends historic elegance, artistic detail, and an unbeatable location.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Lindsay Slagboom 616-437-7431,

    Greenridge Realty (EGR) 616-458-3655

    Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26028688MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Dining room
      • Description: Formal
      Heating
      • Forced Air
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
      • Laundry: Lower Level
      Features
      • Eat-in Kitchen
      • Basement: Full
      • Number of fireplaces: 2
      • Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,768
      • Total interior livable area: 2,270 sqft
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Features
      • Stories: 2
      Lot
      • Size: 6,098 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 50 x 120
      Details
      • Parcel number: 411433426037
      • Zoning description: Res

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Colonial
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick
      • Roof: Other,Composition
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1929

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: East Grand Rapids

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $260/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $203,249
      • Annual tax amount: $9,400
      • Date on market: 6/11/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,Conventional
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        $572,200

        $544,000 - $601,000

        $2,657/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/18/2026Price change$589,900-1.7%$260/sqft
        Source: MichRIC #26028688 Report a problem
        6/11/2026Listed for sale$599,900+106.9%$264/sqft
        Source: MichRIC #26028688 Report a problem
        11/23/2016Sold$290,000+16%$128/sqft
        Source: MichRIC #16052433 Report a problem
        8/24/2015Sold$250,000-9.1%$110/sqft
        Source: MichRIC #15035224 Report a problem
        7/3/2015Price change$275,000+3.8%$121/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        6/5/2015Price change$265,000-1.5%$117/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        2/10/2015Price change$269,000-1.8%$119/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        1/24/2015Listed for sale$274,000+107.6%$121/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        1/15/2008Sold$132,000-27.7%$58/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        3/22/2007Sold$182,498$80/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$9,129 $274,500 +3.9%
        2024-- $264,100 +40.9%
        2021$7,986 $187,500 +5.4%
        2020$7,986 +1.6%$177,900 +8.2%
        2019$7,859 $164,400 +3.2%
        2018-- $159,300 +9.3%
        2017$7,132 $145,700 +6.4%
        2016$7,132 $136,900
        2015$7,132 $136,900 +19%
        2013-- $115,000 +4.3%
        2011-- $110,300 +10.6%
        2010-- $99,700 +0.1%
        2009-- $99,600 -5.9%
        2007-- $105,800 +13.1%
        2006-- $93,553 +3.7%
        2005-- $90,216 +3.3%
        2004-- $87,334 +6.2%
        2002-- $82,219 +3.2%
        2001-- $79,670
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 49506

        Getting around

        58 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        56 / 100
        Bikeable

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