This Alger Heights home speaks for itself! The main floor has an updated kitchen open to the dining room, beautiful hardwood floors, a spacious living room, one bedroom, full bath, and mudroom/laundry. 2 additional bedrooms can be found upstairs. The full basement is just steps away from being finished with a variety of possibilities and plenty of useable space. Feel like being outside? Enjoy the enclosed front porch or sit on the deck overlooking the fenced in backyard. An oversized one stall garage and has all your storage needs with an additional lean-to. New air conditioning added in 2022, washer and dryer also 2022. Don't miss this one!
This property is $40.2K less than the Median Sold Price and $3/SqFt more than other homes in Grand Rapids, MI.
Based on homes sold in the last 12 months
MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: Greater Regional Alliance of REALTORS®
MLS Number: #65024016490
Listing Office:
Office Name: Grand River Realty
Office Phone: (616) 389-0881
Listing Agent: Christopher J Hoeksema
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Schools Nearby
The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.
Elementary School
2
/10
Brookside School
2505 Madison Ave SE
Distance between this listing and this school0.83 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
High School
2
/10
Ottawa Hills High School
2055 Rosewood Ave SE
Distance between this listing and this school0.94 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
3
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Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
512 Division Ave S
Distance between this listing and this school2.17 miles
Public Magnet Grades 6-12
9
/10
City Middle/High School
1720 Plainfield Ave NE
Distance between this listing and this school4.66 miles
Public Magnet Grades 7-12
Assigned Schools
2
/10
Brookside School
2505 Madison Ave SE
Distance between this listing and this school0.83 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Nearby Schools
5
/10
Mulick Park Elementary School
1761 Rosewood Ave SE
Distance between this listing and this school0.99 miles
Public Magnet Grades KG-5
3
/10
Burton Elementary School
2133 Buchanan Ave SW
Distance between this listing and this school1.33 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
Nearby Schools
2
/10
Alger Middle School
921 Alger St SE
Distance between this listing and this school0.40 miles
Public Magnet Grades 6-8
4
/10
Dickinson School
448 Dickinson St SE
Distance between this listing and this school0.64 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
3
/10
River City Scholars Charter Academy
944 Evergreen St SE
Distance between this listing and this school0.70 miles
Public Charter Grades KG-8
Assigned Schools
2
/10
Ottawa Hills High School
2055 Rosewood Ave SE
Distance between this listing and this school0.94 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
3
/10
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
512 Division Ave S
Distance between this listing and this school2.17 miles
Public Magnet Grades 6-12
9
/10
City Middle/High School
1720 Plainfield Ave NE
Distance between this listing and this school4.66 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $45,860. Typical income of Grand Rapids, MI residents is between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 848 Merritt St SE
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 848 Merritt St SE property is $259,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 848 Merritt St SE is a house located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49507.
Is this property for sale now?
Sale Pending: 848 Merritt St SE is Sale Pending (Pending), which means that the seller has accepted an offer but the sale is not finalized.
What are the assigned schools for this property?
The assigned schools for 848 Merritt St SE are: Brookside School: GreatSchools Rating 2/10Ottawa Hills High School: GreatSchools Rating 2/10Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy: GreatSchools Rating 3/10City Middle/High School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $1,236 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
When was this property sold last time and for how much?
The last sale was on September 10, 2021 for $185,000. (source: MLS/tax record).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 848 Merritt St SE has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 848 Merritt St SE is 1,122 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 848 Merritt St SE is 1932.
This home is located at 848 Merritt St SE in Grand Rapids, MI and zip code 49507 in the Alger Heights neighborhood. This 1,122 square foot home, which was built in 1932, sits on a 0.12 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 09, 2024 and is currently priced at $259,000.
Over 128 listings were sold over their listed price in March 2024 in Grand Rapids, MI. In the same period over 56 listings were sold below the listed price and 40 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Grand Rapids, MI increased by 9.2% between February 2024 and March 2024. While the average time on the market in March 2024 was 20 days, the median list price was $299,288.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.