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  • Single Family
  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,904 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 18 hours ago
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706 Lafayette Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MIVideo Tour of 706 Lafayette Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI.
Welcome to 706 Lafayette Ave SE, a 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom home located minutes from downtown. This turn-key home is a great blend of low-maintenance and historic charm. The main floor layout features a large living room, formal dining room, and an updated kitchen equipped with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and an eating nook. Original details, including woodwork, built-ins, and a sliding pocket door, remain intact. The layout also includes a convenient main-floor laundry and an enclosed front porch. Major mechanical updates include: a new furnace (2025), A/C (2024), updated electrical (2023), water heater (2022), Dishwasher (2024) and Washer/Dryer (2023) and roof (2020). Outside, you will find fresh front landscaping and a fully fenced backyard. An exceptional blend of character, updates and location.

Full Property Details for 706 Lafayette Ave SE

General

  • Price: $349,900
  • Taxes: $3,566
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: SWMRIC_MLS
  • MLS ID: 26043930
  • Updated: 8/21/2026
  • Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 7
  • Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room, Living Room
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 5

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Main Level

Location

  • County: Kent
  • Cross Streets: Sycamore St & Lafayette Ave
  • Driving Directions: On Kalamazoo Ave SE and proceed for 0.5 miles. Turn left onto M.L.K. Jr St SE and continue for 0.8 miles. Turn right onto Lafayette Ave SE, and the destination will be on your right in 427 feet.

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Forced Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Construction: Wood Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • Stories/Levels: 3
  • Square Feet: 1,904
  • Living Area: 1,904 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1905

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,615
  • Lot Dimensions: 30 x 120

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $3,566
  • Terms: Cash, Conventional

Disclosures and Reports

  • Legal Description: S 30 FT OF W 120 FT OF LOT 18 BLK 8* J PENNEY S ADDITION* BEING PART OF E 1/2 OF NW 1/4 SEC 31-7-11
  • Property ID: 41-14-31-182-006

Listed by Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors, Jason Cripe

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Schools serving 706 Lafayette Ave SE

School District:Grand Rapids Public Schools
NameGradesDistance
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy
645 Logan Street Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
PK-80.6 mi
John Ball Park Zoo School
1300 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
6-2.2 mi
Center For Economicology
1720 Plainfield Avenue Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
6-3 mi
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
512 Division Avenue South, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
6-120.4 mi
Alger Middle School
921 Alger Street Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
6-82.2 mi
City High Middle School
1720 Plainfield Avenue Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
7-123 mi
Innovation Central High School
421 Fountain Street Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
9-121.1 mi
Ottawa Hills High School
2055 Rosewood Avenue Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
9-122.4 mi
Blandford Nature Center
3143 Milo Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49534
6-5.2 mi
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Price & Sales History for 706 Lafayette Ave SE Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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8/20/2026
Listed
$349,900
19.05%
MLS
4/20/2023
Sold
$293,900
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Tax History for 706 Lafayette Ave SE

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$3,299
121%
$128,800
48%
2021
$1,490
—
$87,300
3%
2021
$1,490
1%
$84,900
22%
2019
$1,474
—
$69,600
6%
2019
$1,474
49%
$65,600
28%
2016
$992
-29%
$51,100
5%
2017
$1,394
-5%
$48,500
-20%
2019
$1,474
59%
$60,900
28%
2015
$929
—
$47,400
21%
2015
$929
-3%
$39,100
52%
2014
$962
-16%
$25,700
14%
2012
$1,140
—
$22,600
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706 Lafayette Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (MLS# 26043930) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 706 Lafayette Avenue SE is currently listed for $349,900 and was received on August 20, 2026. Want to learn more about 706 Lafayette 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.

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