1837 Observatory Avenue SE, Kentwood, MI 49546 - Photo 1

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$310,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
4 Beds
1 Full Bath
1 Partial Bath
1,777 Sq. Ft.
1 Car Garage

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Property Description

GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY IN FOREST HIILS SCHOOLS! Very well-maintained ranch home in a prime location. The home features 3 bedrooms including a good size primary bedroom on the main level and a 4th non-conforming bedroom in the basement. All 3 main level bedrooms feature beautifully re-finished hardwood floors. Other features include a large living room, formal dining area and a kitchen with breakfast nook. Downstairs you'll find a family room, laundry, a shower, the 4th non-conforming bedroom and a good amount of storage area. The private fenced backyard backs up to a wooded area with a path to Calvin University. A little cosmetic updating will go a long way to earning some quick equity!!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1837 Observatory Ave SE

General

Sold For: $310,000
Taxes: $3,568
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: SWMRIC_MLS
MLS ID: 25053230
Added to Site: 93 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 6
Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 1
Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4

Parking

Garage: Yes
Attached garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached

Location

Area: Grand Rapids - G
County: Kent
Cross Streets: Burton
Driving Directions: Burton St East of E Beltline to Observatory

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: Ranch
Construction: Wood Siding
Basement: Yes
Stories/Levels: 1
Square Feet: 1,777
Living Area: 1,777 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1959

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 10,200
Zoning: res

Financial Considerations

Tax Amount: $3,568
Terms: Cash, Conventional

Disclosures and Reports

Legal Description: Lot 12 College Heights Plat
Property ID: 41-18-02-451-005

Listed by 616 Realty LLC, Brian Deyoung
Sold by Keen Advantage, Sherri L Keen

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Schools

Schools serving 1837 Observatory Ave SE

School District:Forest Hills Public Schools

Name	Grades	Distance
Collins Elementary School, Grand Rapids, MI 4368 Heather Lane Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49546	K-4	2.3 mi
Northern Trails 5/6 School 3777 Leonard Street Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49525	5-6	3.9 mi
Northern Hills Middle School 3775 Leonard Street Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49525	7-8	4.2 mi
Northern High School 3801 Leonard Street Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49525	9-12	3.9 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 1837 Observatory Ave SE

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

12/02/2025

Sold

$310,000

-3.09%

MLS

10/30/2025

Price Reduced

$319,900

-3.03%

MLS

10/21/2025

Price Reduced

$329,900

-2.94%

MLS

10/16/2025

Listed

$339,900

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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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1837 Observatory Avenue SE, Kentwood, MI 49546 (MLS# 25053230) is a Single Family property that was sold at $310,000 on December 02, 2025. Want to learn more about 1837 Observatory Avenue SE? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Kentwood? You can browse all Kentwood real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

1837 Observatory Ave SE Kentwood, MI 49546