853 California Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 - Photo 1

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$279,900

Sold
Closed
Single Family
4 Beds
2 Full Baths
1,896 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

Location, space, and opportunity--all in one! This versatile 4-bedroom, 2-bath home puts you close to everything Grand Rapids has to offer. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown, with easy access to GVSU's downtown campus, GRCC, Kendall College of Art and Design, the Medical Mile, shopping, dining, and entertainment. Inside, you'll find a spacious kitchen, generous living areas, and a full basement offering abundant storage and space for a workshop, home gym, or future expansion. Outside, enjoy a fenced backyard perfect for entertaining, pets, or simply unwinding. Whether you're looking for a place to call home or an investment opportunity with strong rental appeal, this property delivers flexibility, convenience, and lasting value.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 853 California St NW

General

Sold For: $279,900
Taxes: $2,642
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: SWMRIC_MLS
MLS ID: 26030229
Added to Site: 115 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 7
Appliances: Oven, Range, Refrigerator

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4

Location

County: Kent
Cross Streets: Lake MI Dr & Indiana

Heating & Cooling

Heating Type: Forced Air

Utilities

Sewer: Public
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Traditional
Construction: Vinyl Siding
Basement: Yes
Roof: Composition
Stories/Levels: 1
Square Feet: 1,896
Living Area: 1,896 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1948

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,244
Frontage: Paved
Lot Features: Sidewalk
Zoning: Res-Imp

Financial Considerations

Tax Amount: $2,642
Terms: Cash, FHA, VA Loan, MSHDA, Conventional

Disclosures and Reports

Legal Description: W 6 FT OF LOT 25 & E 40 FT OF LOT 26* MARTIN S CALIFORNIA STREET PLAT
Property ID: 41-13-26-278-039

Listed by Bellabay Realty LLC, Nancy Martinez
Sold by Icon Realty Group LLC, Joshua Schaub

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Schools

Schools serving 853 California St NW

School District:Grand Rapids Public Schools

Name	Grades	Distance
Sibley School 943 Sibley Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49504	PK-5	0.1 mi
John Ball Park Zoo School 1300 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI 49504	6-	0.5 mi
Center For Economicology 1720 Plainfield Avenue Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49505	6-	2.4 mi
Westwood Middle School 1525 Mount Mercy Drive Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49504	6-8	1.1 mi
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy 512 Division Avenue South, Grand Rapids, MI 49503	6-12	1.4 mi
City High Middle School 1720 Plainfield Avenue Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49505	7-12	2.4 mi
Union High School, Grand Rapids, MI 1800 Tremont Boulevard Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49504	9-12	1.3 mi
Innovation Central High School 421 Fountain Street Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49503	9-12	1.6 mi
Blandford Nature Center 3143 Milo Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49534	6-	3.5 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 853 California St NW

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

7/06/2026

Sold

$279,900

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MLS

6/18/2026

Listed

$279,900

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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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853 California St NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504