550 Lafayette Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 - Photo 1

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$524,900

Sold
Closed
Single Family
4 Beds
2 Full Baths
2,797 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

Rare opportunity to purchase a beautiful Heritage Hill home that could serve as a single family or a duplex. Home was most recently used as a single family home with 4 bedrooms and two non-conforming bedrooms or offices. There is a finished 3rd floor attic ready for your imagination. Located just down the street from St Mary's hospital, wealthy street business district and all that downtown GR has to offer. Original trims, coffered ceilings and hardwood floors throughout. Afternoon sun fills the rooms. Many updates have been made to the electrical, plumbing, interior and exterior. Outside you can enjoy a spacious and private backyard, a huge front porch and nice garage for parking or hobbies. Walk to dinner, walk to work. Enjoy the historical charm in the heart of Grand Rapids.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 550 Lafayette Ave SE

General

Sold For: $524,900
Taxes: $5,630
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: SWMRIC_MLS
MLS ID: 25053688
Added to Site: 92 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 17
Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached

Location

Area: Grand Rapids - G
County: Kent
Cross Streets: Logan
Driving Directions: Wealthy south on Lafayette 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: Natural Gas Connected

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Historic
Construction: Brick
Basement: Yes
Roof: Asphalt, Rubber
Stories/Levels: 2
Square Feet: 2,797
Living Area: 2,797 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1916

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 7,250
Frontage: Paved
Zoning: Res

Financial Considerations

Tax Amount: $5,630
Terms: Cash, Conventional

Disclosures and Reports

Legal Description: LOT 24 BLK 4* J PENNEY S ADDITION* BEING PART OF E 1/2 OF NW 1/4 SEC 31-7-11
Property ID: 411431134011

Listed by Parkside Homes LLC, Todd A Rookus and James C Rookus
Sold by ERA Reardon Realty Great Lakes, Roxanne O`Neil

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Schools

Schools serving 550 Lafayette 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	0.5 mi
Alger Middle School 921 Alger Street Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49507	6-8	2.4 mi
Ottawa Hills High School 2055 Rosewood Avenue Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49506	9-12	2.5 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 550 Lafayette Ave SE

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

11/24/2025

Sold

$524,900

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MLS

10/17/2025

Listed

$524,900

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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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550 Lafayette Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 - Photo 1

Sold

$524,900