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Property Description
Fully updated in 2025, this nearly 1,450 sq ft home blends classic charm with thoughtful modern improvements in the highly sought-after Creston neighborhood of Grand Rapids. Recent updates include a new foundation brought up to code, new furnace and water heater, new gutters, updated sewer piping to the street, and more. Inside, refreshed finishes and a bright, open floor plan support both everyday living and entertaining. A flexible main-floor room works well as a primary suite or home office, while the upper level offers two spacious bedrooms and generous attic storage. The kitchen features new appliances, with a washer and dryer included. Outside, enjoy a welcoming front porch with a secure gate, a fenced backyard, and a garage accessed from the alley. Just minutes from restaurants, cafés, and easy highway access, this move-in-ready home offers peace of mind, modern efficiency, and timeless appeal in one of Grand Rapids' most vibrant neighborhoods.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 224 Spencer St NE
General
- Sold For: $275,000
- Taxes: $5,722
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SWMRIC_MLS
- MLS ID: 26002482
- Added to Site: 63 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 9
- Interior Features: Broadband
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Family Room
- Appliances: Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Garage Faces Side, Detached
Location
- Area: Grand Rapids - G
- County: Kent
- Cross Streets: Plainfield
- Driving Directions: Take exit 87 toward Leonard St/US-131-BR onto Turner Ave NW. Turn left onto Leonard St NW (US-131-BR). Turn left onto Plainfield Ave NE. Turn right onto Spencer St NE.
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Fees Include: Electricity, Water, Heat, Cable/Satellite
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, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, High-Speed Internet
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Roof: Shingle
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 1,447
- Living Area: 1,447 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1910
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.07
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,093
- Zoning: Residential
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $5,722.67
- Terms: Cash, FHA, VA Loan, MSHDA, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: W 19 FT OF LOT 3 BLK 4 & E 12 FT OF LOT 4 BLK 4* HOGEBOOM S SECOND ADDITION
- Property ID: 41-14-18-376-002
Listed by Keller Williams GR East, Julie L Jackson
Sold by Fifth Floor Real Estate LLC, Amy DeFever
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Schools
Schools serving 224 Spencer St NE
School District:Grand Rapids Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Center For Economicology 1720 Plainfield Avenue Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 | 6- | 0.4 mi |
Palmer School 309 Palmer Street Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 | PK-5 | 0.5 mi |
John Ball Park Zoo School 1300 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 | 6- | 2.5 mi |
City High Middle School 1720 Plainfield Avenue Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 | 7-12 | 0.4 mi |
Riverside Middle School, Grand Rapids, MI 265 Eleanor Street Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 | 6-8 | 1.1 mi |
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy 512 Division Avenue South, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 | 6-12 | 2.4 mi |
Innovation Central High School 421 Fountain Street Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 | 9-12 | 1.5 mi |
Union High School, Grand Rapids, MI 1800 Tremont Boulevard Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 | 9-12 | 2.6 mi |
Blandford Nature Center 3143 Milo Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49534 | 6- | 4.1 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 224 Spencer St NE
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/26/2026
Sold
$275,000
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MLS
1/21/2026
Listed
$274,999
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
224 Spencer Street NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 (MLS# 26002482) is a Single Family property that was sold at $275,000 on February 26, 2026. Want to learn more about 224 Spencer Street NE? 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.

