1816 Observatory Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 - Photo 1

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$418,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
5 Beds
2 Full Baths
2 Partial Baths
3,636 Sq. Ft.
1 Car Garage

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Property Description

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

Full Property Details for 1816 Observatory Ave SE

General

Sold For: $418,000
Taxes: $5,799
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: SWMRIC_MLS
MLS ID: 26025370
Added to Site: 55 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

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
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
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
Sold by Greenridge Realty (Summit), Amanda L Gerhardt

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Schools

Schools serving 1816 Observatory Ave SE

School District:Forest Hills Public Schools

Name	Grades	Distance
Collins Elementary School, Grand Rapids, MI 4368 Heather Lane Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49546	K-4	2.3 mi
Northern Hills Middle School 3775 Leonard Street Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49525	7-8	4.1 mi
Northern High School 3801 Leonard Street Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49525	9-12	3.9 mi

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Price & Sales History for 1816 Observatory Ave SE

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

7/02/2026

Sold

$418,000

-7.09%

MLS

6/04/2026

Price Reduced

$449,900

-4.26%

MLS

5/28/2026

Listed

$469,900

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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.

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