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Property Description
Enjoy a piece of history in this Landmark Home originally used as the GRAND RAPIDS STUDY CLUBHOUSE! Loaded with character yet completely updated with modern mechanicals, kitchen, baths, etc. A large front porch invites you in to this home that exudes warmth & cherished memories. Rich wood floor, trim & details guide you in, a huge living room w/marble fireplace, 10 ft ceiling & oversized windows drown the house in natural light! New kitchen open to the dining room, custom built-in w/stained glass, butler's pantry, access to the back patio & 1/2 bath. Main floor bedroom or den w/ remodeled full bath w/clawfoot tub. The gorgeous winding staircase leads to the upper level: new primary bedroom suite w/ double vanity, soaking tub & walk-in shower, 2 add'l bedrooms, gorgeous full bath w/laundry & separate library/sitting room that ties into the home being a former Reading Club Home. water heater, updated electrical and plumbing in kitchen & baths, new paint throughout, custom lighting enhances the incredible architecture giving it a modern touch with charm throughout! Newer 2.5 stall garage provides room for storage as well.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 427 James Ave SE
General
- Sold For: $575,000
- Taxes: $1,615
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SWMRIC_MLS
- MLS ID: 26027438
- Added to Site: 82 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Interior Features: Garage Door Opener, Center Island, Pantry
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Living Room
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Detached
Location
- County: Kent
- Cross Streets: Wealthy
- Driving Directions: South of Wealthy on James, East of Union, West of Fuller
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Baseboard, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Natural Gas Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Construction: Wood Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Roof: Asphalt
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 2,781
- Living Area: 2,781 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1874
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,926
- Frontage: Paved
- Lot Features: Sidewalk
- Zoning: r2
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $1,615.09
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: LOT 131 & N 2.78 FT OF LOT 134* GRAND RAPIDS HOMESTEAD ASSOCIATION S SUBDIVISION* OF A PART OF REMINGTON S ADDITION
- Property ID: 41-14-31-226-026
Listed by Keller Williams GR East, Tanya L Craig and Katie E Karczewski
Sold by Five Star Real Estate (Grandv), Ann Huizen
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Schools
Schools serving 427 James Ave SE
School District:Grand Rapids Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy 645 Logan Street Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 | PK-8 | 0.1 mi |
John Ball Park Zoo School 1300 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 | 6- | 2.4 mi |
Center For Economicology 1720 Plainfield Avenue Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 | 6- | 2.6 mi |
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy 512 Division Avenue South, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 | 6-12 | 0.7 mi |
Alger Middle School 921 Alger Street Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 | 6-8 | 2.4 mi |
City High Middle School 1720 Plainfield Avenue Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 | 7-12 | 2.6 mi |
Innovation Central High School 421 Fountain Street Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 | 9-12 | 0.8 mi |
Ottawa Hills High School 2055 Rosewood Avenue Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 | 9-12 | 2.4 mi |
Blandford Nature Center 3143 Milo Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49534 | 6- | 5.4 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 427 James Ave SE
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/04/2026
Sold
$575,000
-2.53%
MLS
6/25/2026
Price Reduced
$589,900
-1.67%
MLS
6/18/2026
Price Reduced
$599,900
-4.02%
MLS
6/05/2026
Listed
$625,000
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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.
427 James Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (MLS# 26027438) is a Single Family property that was sold at $575,000 on August 04, 2026. Want to learn more about 427 James 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.

