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  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,896 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 1 day ago
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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 for 853 California St NW

General

  • Price: $279,900
  • Taxes: $2,642
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: SWMRIC_MLS
  • MLS ID: 26030229
  • Updated: 6/18/2026
  • Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago

Interior

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

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: In Basement

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
  • Lot Dimensions: 46 x 114
  • 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

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Schools serving 853 California St NW

School District:Grand Rapids Public Schools
NameGradesDistance
Sibley School
943 Sibley Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
PK-50.1 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
6-81.1 mi
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
512 Division Avenue South, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
6-121.4 mi
City High Middle School
1720 Plainfield Avenue Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
7-122.4 mi
Union High School, Grand Rapids, MI
1800 Tremont Boulevard Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
9-121.3 mi
Innovation Central High School
421 Fountain Street Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
9-121.6 mi
Blandford Nature Center
3143 Milo Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49534
6-3.5 mi
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Price & Sales History for 853 California St NW Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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6/18/2026
Listed
$279,900
98.51%
MLS
12/26/2017
Sold
$141,000
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Tax History for 853 California St NW

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,542
12%
$110,200
30%
2021
$2,275
—
$84,500
13%
2021
$2,275
1%
$74,800
10%
2019
$2,251
—
$68,100
16%
2019
$2,251
42%
$58,700
42%
2016
$1,580
9%
$41,200
5%
2017
$1,446
-36%
$39,200
-25%
2019
$2,251
154%
$52,100
43%
2014
$886
-41%
$36,400
16%
2015
$1,505
70%
$31,300
6%
2014
$886
8%
$29,400
6%
2012
$819
—
$27,700
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853 California Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 (MLS# 26030229) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 853 California Street NW is currently listed for $279,900 and was received on June 18, 2026. Want to learn more about 853 California Street NW? 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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