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Property Description
Prime Alger Heights location with double lot and rare space! Welcome to 1003 Merritt St SE, a charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home offering an incredible combination of indoor character and hard-to-find outdoor space right in the heart of one of Grand Rapids' most desirable neighborhoods. Situated directly across from Cheseboro Park, this property sits on an expansive double corner lot, giving you a massive, fully fenced backyard complete with a fire pit area, garden potential, and plenty of room to entertain. Parking and storage are a breeze with a detached two-stall garage plus ample street parking for guests. Inside, you are greeted by an enclosed front porch perfect for morning coffee, followed by a warm living room featuring hardwood flooring, wood-beam ceiling accents, and large windows bringing in great natural light. The eat-in kitchen offers functional open shelving, generous cabinet space, dark-toned counter seating, and an adjacent dining nook. Downstairs, you will find a cozy finished lower-level retreat that makes an ideal primary bedroom, flex space, or home office. Located just minutes from neighborhood hot spots like Old Goat, Real Food Cafe, Ken's Fruit Market, and Brass Ring Brewing, plus quick access to Downtown Grand Rapids and US-131. Rarely do homes in Alger Heights offer this much land and garage space-schedule your private tour today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1003 Merritt St SE
General
- Sold For: $260,000
- Taxes: $2,890
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SWMRIC_MLS
- MLS ID: 26038313
- Added to Site: 80 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Broadband, Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage Faces Rear, Detached
Location
- County: Kent
- Cross Streets: Merritt and Blaine
- Driving Directions: S off Burton between Kalamazoo and Eastern - House is on north side of Merritt
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public
- Water: Public
- Cable Available: Yes
- Utility Description: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Storm Sewer
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Roof: Composition
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 1,744
- Living Area: 1,744 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1928
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.24
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 10,237
- Frontage: Paved
- Lot Features: Corner Lot, Recreational, Sidewalk
- Zoning: Residential
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $2,890
- Terms: Cash, FHA, VA Loan, MSHDA, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: LOTS 77 & 78 * FAIRFAX ADDITION
- Property ID: 41-18-08-126-024
Listed by RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (Stndl), Adam J Sims and Brooke A Sines
Sold by RW Daniels Realty, Vivian L Buggs
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Schools
Schools serving 1003 Merritt St SE
School District:Grand Rapids Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Brookside School 2505 Madison Avenue Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 | K-5 | 1 mi |
John Ball Park Zoo School 1300 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 | 6- | 3.9 mi |
Center For Economicology 1720 Plainfield Avenue Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 | 6- | 4.7 mi |
Alger Middle School 921 Alger Street Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 | 6-8 | 0.4 mi |
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy 512 Division Avenue South, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 | 6-12 | 2.3 mi |
City High Middle School 1720 Plainfield Avenue Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 | 7-12 | 4.7 mi |
Ottawa Hills High School 2055 Rosewood Avenue Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 | 9-12 | 0.8 mi |
Innovation Central High School 421 Fountain Street Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 | 9-12 | 2.8 mi |
Blandford Nature Center 3143 Milo Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49534 | 6- | 7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1003 Merritt St SE
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/04/2026
Sold
$260,000
1.96%
MLS
7/24/2026
Listed
$255,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1003 Merritt Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 (MLS# 26038313) is a Single Family property that was sold at $260,000 on September 04, 2026. Want to learn more about 1003 Merritt Street SE? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Grand Rapids? You can browse all Grand Rapids real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

