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Property Description
Lovely brick ranch home in Forest Hills Northern schools on a quiet street of well-maintained homes close to Calvin University. Spacious living room with a large bay window, open plan kitchen with stainless appliances, solid surface countertops and soft-closing doors and drawers; dining area and family room with slider to a patio and tree-lined back yard. Primary bedroom with shared access to full bathroom; a second bedroom; and laundry room on the main level. Lower level family/recreation room, bedroom, utilities and storage. Newer updates including kitchen and bathroom upgrades, flooring and Pella windows.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1832 Observatory Ave SE
General
- Sold For: $429,900
- Taxes: $5,223
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SWMRIC_MLS
- MLS ID: 26006059
- Added to Site: 48 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Wood Burning, Family Room, Wood Burning
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Attached
Location
- County: Kent
- Cross Streets: Burton
- Driving Directions: Beltline to Burton, East to Observatory, North to home.
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Phone Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, High-Speed Internet
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Aluminum Siding, Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Roof: Composition
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 2,250
- Living Area: 2,250 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1972
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 10,193
- Frontage: Paved
- Lot Features: Level
- Zoning: Res
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $5,223
- Terms: Cash, FHA, VA Loan, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: LOT 20 * COLLEGE HEIGHTS PLAT
- Property ID: 41-18-02-452-004
Listed by Five Star Real Estate (Grandv), David M VanderWoude
Sold by Grand River Realty, Gabriel A Miller
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Schools
Schools serving 1832 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 | 4.2 mi |
Northern High School 3801 Leonard Street Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 | 9-12 | 3.9 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 1832 Observatory Ave SE
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/11/2026
Sold
$429,900
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MLS
2/19/2026
Listed
$429,900
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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.
1832 Observatory Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 (MLS# 26006059) is a Single Family property that was sold at $429,900 on March 11, 2026. Want to learn more about 1832 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.

