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Property Description
Move right into this beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath classic Grand Rapids home! Enjoy relaxing in the charming enclosed front porch before stepping inside to discover hardwood floors throughout, fresh paint, and an inviting floor plan featuring a spacious living room, dining room, and cozy sitting room overlooking the backyard. The reimagined kitchen is designed with both style and function in mind, offering contemporary cabinetry with soft-close drawers, dedicated trash/recycling storage, under-cabinet lighting, a built-in oven, induction stove top and a vent hood. A convenient new half bath with a pocket door is tucked just off the sitting room. Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms and a beautifully renovated full bath. Outdoor living is enhanced by a new composite deck with updated railings and steps. The detached two-stall garage includes a built-in workbench and a 60-amp, 240V outlet for EV charging. The backyard is a gardener's retreat, featuring raised garden beds, flagstone pathway and sitting area with mature native plants and trees. Updated electrical in the house, newer windows, roof new in 2021, new gutters, furnace 10 years old. New Public Montessori school, Everbloom, in close distance. Just move in and enjoy! Highest and best offers reviewed Monday, June 8 at 5pm.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1606 Francis Ave SE
General
- Sold For: $263,572
- Taxes: $2,854
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SWMRIC_MLS
- MLS ID: 26026937
- Added to Site: 40 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 9
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Broadband, Pantry
- Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Detached
Location
- County: Kent
- Cross Streets: Francis and Crofton
- Driving Directions: Division to Crofton to Francis
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public
- Water: Public
- Cable Available: Yes
- Utility Description: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Storm Sewer, High-Speed Internet
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Craftsman
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Roof: Asphalt, Composition, Shingle
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 1,447
- Living Area: 1,447 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1930
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 4,617
- Frontage: Paved
- Lot Features: Level
- Zoning: Residential
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $2,854
- Terms: Cash, FHA, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: W 106 FT OF LOT 17 & S 1.5 FT OF W 106 FT OF LOT 16* HARVEY ADDITION
- Property ID: 41-18-06-303-002
Listed by Novosad Realty Partners, Barbara Glashouwer
Sold by Smallegan Real Estate, Bailey Budnik and Michael Smallegan
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Schools
Schools serving 1606 Francis Ave SE
School District:Grand Rapids Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Dickinson School 448 Dickinson Street Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 | PK-8 | 0.4 mi |
John Ball Park Zoo School 1300 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 | 6- | 2.7 mi |
Center For Economicology 1720 Plainfield Avenue Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 | 6- | 4 mi |
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy 512 Division Avenue South, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 | 6-12 | 1.3 mi |
Alger Middle School 921 Alger Street Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 | 6-8 | 1.4 mi |
City High Middle School 1720 Plainfield Avenue Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 | 7-12 | 4 mi |
Ottawa Hills High School 2055 Rosewood Avenue Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 | 9-12 | 2 mi |
Innovation Central High School 421 Fountain Street Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 | 9-12 | 2.2 mi |
Blandford Nature Center 3143 Milo Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49534 | 6- | 5.8 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 1606 Francis Ave SE
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/17/2026
Sold
$263,572
1.41%
MLS
6/04/2026
Listed
$259,900
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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.
1606 Francis Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 (MLS# 26026937) is a Single Family property that was sold at $263,572 on July 17, 2026. Want to learn more about 1606 Francis Avenue 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.

