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Property Description
Welcome to 957 Kensington. This great starter home offers space, character, and potential to make it your own. The main floor features a welcoming Enclosed Front Porch With Screens, large living room, a formal dining room perfect for gatherings, a main-floor bedroom, a full bathroom, and a functional kitchen ready for your personal touch. Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms, giving you plenty of room to spread out. The basement houses laundry and utilities, with extra space for storage or a future project. Outside, enjoy a generously sized lot for all your outdoor needs and a detach one car garage. With great bones, this is a fantastic opportunity to create the home you've been looking for. Schedule your private tour today. Seller will do NO FHA repairs.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 957 Kensington Ave SW
General
- Sold For: $171,000
- Taxes: $798
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SWMRIC_MLS
- MLS ID: 26001646
- Added to Site: 111 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Appliances: Freezer, Range, Refrigerator
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Equipment: Shed(s)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Detached
Location
- Area: Grand Rapids - G
- County: Kent
- Cross Streets: Market Ave & Godfrey Ave
- Driving Directions: Market Ave to Godfrey Ave, south to Oxford St, west to Kensington Ave, south to address
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Natural Gas Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 1,148
- Living Area: 1,148 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1922
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 4,835
- Frontage: Paved
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
- Zoning: Res
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $798
- Terms: Cash, FHA, MSHDA, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: LOT 155* COIT PARK ADDITION
- Property ID: 41-13-35-430-026
Listed by Five Star Real Estate (Grandv), Roberto Rodriguez-Leon
Sold by City2Shore Real Estate (GR), Abisai Munoz
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Schools
Schools serving 957 Kensington Ave SW
School District:Grand Rapids Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Southwest Community Campus School 801 Oakland Avenue Southwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 | K-8 | 0.5 mi |
John Ball Park Zoo School 1300 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 | 6- | 1.4 mi |
Center For Economicology 1720 Plainfield Avenue Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 | 6- | 3.6 mi |
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy 512 Division Avenue South, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 | 6-12 | 1.3 mi |
Burton Middle School 2133 Buchanan Avenue Southwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 | 6-8 | 1.7 mi |
City High Middle School 1720 Plainfield Avenue Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 | 7-12 | 3.6 mi |
Innovation Central High School 421 Fountain Street Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 | 9-12 | 2.1 mi |
Union High School, Grand Rapids, MI 1800 Tremont Boulevard Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 | 9-12 | 2.3 mi |
Blandford Nature Center 3143 Milo Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49534 | 6- | 4.4 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 957 Kensington Ave SW
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/17/2026
Sold
$171,000
-4.95%
MLS
1/14/2026
Listed
$179,900
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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.
957 Kensington Avenue SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (MLS# 26001646) is a Single Family property that was sold at $171,000 on April 17, 2026. Want to learn more about 957 Kensington Avenue SW? 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.

