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  • Single Family
  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 2 Partial Baths
  • 3,636 Sq. Ft.
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Updated 18 hours ago

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1816 Observatory Avenue SE,Grand Rapids, MI 49546

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    1816 Observatory Avenue SE,Grand Rapids, MI 49546
    1816 Observatory Avenue SEGrand RapidsMI49546
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Rare opportunity to own a 5 bedroom home with 2 full baths and 2 half baths in a very special location near shopping, transportation, and Calvin University. With no through streets in the neighborhood, this is a very quiet setting. Very unique custom home with real brick flooring in the family room, spiral staircase for second access to upper level, numerous skylights, home office or craft area behind garage and extensive storage on each level. Other bonus features are a large 3 season porch, covered front porch, and a fenced rear yard. This home is well worth a look - schedule your tour today!

Full Property Details for 1816 Observatory Ave SE

General

  • Price: $469,900
  • Taxes: $5,799
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: SWMRIC_MLS
  • MLS ID: 26025370
  • Updated: 5/28/2026
  • Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 10
  • Interior Features: Broadband, Garage Door Opener
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace(s): Family Room, Recreation Room, Family Room, Recreation Room
  • Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Refrigerator

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 5

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Screened Porch

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Attached

Location

  • County: Kent
  • Cross Streets: Burton
  • Driving Directions: North off Burton between E Beltline and East Paris on Observatory

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
  • 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: Cape Cod
  • Construction: Wood Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Windows: Skylight(s), Screens, Replacement
  • Stories/Levels: 2
  • Square Feet: 3,636
  • Living Area: 3,636 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1961

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 10,193
  • Lot Dimensions: 75 * 136
  • Frontage: Paved
  • Zoning: Res

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $5,799
  • Terms: Cash, Conventional

Disclosures and Reports

  • Legal Description: LOT 18 * COLLEGE HEIGHTS PLAT
  • Property ID: 41-18-02-452-002

Listed by Keller Williams GR East, Michael H Oostendorp

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Schools serving 1816 Observatory Ave SE

School District:Forest Hills Public Schools
NameGradesDistance
Collins Elementary School, Grand Rapids, MI
4368 Heather Lane Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
K-42.3 mi
Northern Hills Middle School
3775 Leonard Street Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
7-84.1 mi
Northern High School
3801 Leonard Street Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
9-123.9 mi
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5/28/2026
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$469,900
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6/29/2006
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$207,000
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1816 Observatory Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 (MLS# 26025370) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 2 partial bathrooms. 1816 Observatory Avenue SE is currently listed for $469,900 and was received on May 28, 2026. Want to learn more about 1816 Observatory 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.

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