22 Prospect Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (MLS# 26039936)

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22 Prospect Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

New Listing
$750,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,773 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,237 Status: Active
Current Price: $750,000 List Date: 8/01/2026 Last Modified: 8/01/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome back to the future! Imagine living in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids in the 1800s. Wait! You do not have to imagine any longer. You have a chance to make it a reality in this stunning Heritage Hill home, the residence of the first practicing female attorney and great business woman Elizabeth or Bessie Eaglesfield. This absolutely gorgeous 22 Prospect Ave. SE home, full of beautiful woodwork, tall ceilings, pocket doors, large windows, hardwood floors, and architectural details from the 19th century is awaiting for you now in 2026. As you enter this Heritage Hill home, you step into an entrance that leads to an environment full of history and amazement. Straight ahead is the parlor and a hall leading you to the kitchen and a half bath. To your right it leads to a door where the carriage awaited Bessie to be taken to a business meeting, or her favorite social events. As you pivot to your left, the steps lead to the second floor, the formal dining room.

Supplements: To your right is the spacious living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a built-in bookshelf. As you walk to the kitchen, there are two sets of stairs. One leading to the north side entrance of the home, and basement with abundant space for storage and equipped with an "emergency" bathroom, which according to the history of the home, was the ...

Listing Details MLS# 26039936

Location Property Info

County
Kent
Street #
22
Street Name
Prospect
Suffix
Avenue
Post Direction
SE
State
MI
Zip Code
49503
Zip (4)
4318

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
0.24
Lot Square Footage
10237
Lot Dimensions
50 x 205
Year Built
1887
Road Frontage
50
Garage Y/N
Yes
Garage Spaces
Yes
Fireplace
Yes
Total Fireplaces
2
Income Property
No
Total Rooms AG
15
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
3039
SqFt Above Grade
3773
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
1632
Building Total SqFt
5405
Total Beds Above Grade
5
Total Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
Yes
Total Baths
4
Main Level Primary
No
Stories
4
School District
Grand Rapids
# of Outbuildings
Yes
Association YN
No
Waterfront
No
Basement
Yes
Below Grade Finished SqFt
0

Tax Info

Tax ID #
41-14-30-328-003
Taxable Value
237836
SEV
268400
For Tax Year
2026
Seller's Annual Property Tax
8097.34
Tax Year
2025
Homestead %
100
Spec Assessment & Type
None Known
Zoning
RES

Remarks Misc

Directions
Fulton East of Division to Prospect then south to property

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

More Information

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms
5
Upper Full Baths
2
Upper Level Square Feet
2141
Total Baths Above Grade
3

Main Rooms

Main Half Baths
Yes
Main Level SQFT
1632

Basement Rooms

Basement Full Baths
Yes
Basement Finished SQFT
1632
Total Basement SQFT
1632

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
Fulton
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Municipality
City of Grand Rapids

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
198.78
Ownership Type
Private Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
Welcome back to the future! Imagine living in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids in the 1800s. Wait! You do not have to imagine any longer. You have a chance to make it a reality in this stunning Heritage Hill home, the residence of the first practicing female attorney and great business woman Elizabeth or Bessie Eaglesfield. This absolutely gorgeous 22 Prospect Ave. SE home, full of beautiful woodwork, tall ceilings, pocket doors, large windows, hardwood floors, and architectural details from the 19th century is awaiting for you now in 2026. As you enter this Heritage Hill home, you step into an entrance that leads to an environment full of history and amazement. Straight ahead is the parlor and a hall leading you to the kitchen and a half bath. To your right it leads to a door where the carriage awaited Bessie to be taken to a business meeting, or her favorite social events. As you pivot to your left, the steps lead to the second floor, the formal dining room.
Legal
N 50 FT OF LOT 4* QUINTUS SUBDIVISION* OF PART OF BLK 2 CAMPAU S SECOND ADDITION

Lot Description

Sidewalk
Yes

Street Type

Paved
Yes
Public
Yes

Utilities Attached

High Speed Internet
Yes
Natural Gas Connected
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Terms Available

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown
Yes

Laundry Features

In Basement
Yes
Sink
Yes
Washer Hookup
Yes

Exterior Material

Wood Siding
Yes

Roofing

Composition
Yes
Shingle
Yes

Parking Features

Detached
Yes
Garage Faces Front
Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Heat Type

Hot Water
Yes
Radiant
Yes
Steam
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT
0
Total Lower SQFT
0

Driveway

Concrete
Yes

Substructure

Daylight
Yes
Full
Yes

Windows

Bay/Bow
Yes
Skylight(s)
Yes

Kitchen Features

Pantry
Yes

Fireplace

Living Room
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes

Additional Items

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Central Vacuum
Yes
Guest Quarters
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Porch(es)
Yes
Covered
Yes
Deck
Yes

Flooring

Carpet
Yes
Tile
Yes
Wood
Yes

Security Features

Smoke Detector(s)
Yes

Landscape

Flower Garden
Yes
Fountain
Yes

Architectural Style

Victorian
Yes

Possession

Close Plus 30 Days
Yes

Property Features

Laundry Features: In Basement; Sink; Washer Hookup Exterior Material: Wood Siding Roofing: Composition; Shingle Windows: Bay/Bow; Skylight(s) Substructure: Daylight; Full Lot Description: Sidewalk Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Utilities Attached: High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Connected Kitchen Features: Pantry Fireplace: Living Room; Primary Bedroom Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Vacuum; Guest Quarters Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Hot Water; Radiant; Steam Air Conditioning: Central Air Water Heater: Natural Gas Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Porch(es) Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Landscape: Flower Garden; Fountain Parking Features: Detached; Garage Faces Front Architectural Style: Victorian Driveway: Concrete Street Type: Paved; Public Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Possession: Close Plus 30 Days Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Room NameLengthWidthLevelRemarks
Kitchen12.5015.00Main
Dining Room14.5018.00Main
Living Room22.0016.00Main
Other11.5014.00MainParlor
Bathroom 13.004.50Main
Primary Bedroom15.5015.50Upper
Bedroom 214.0012.00Upper
Bedroom 314.5013.50Upper
Bathroom 413.509.00Upper
Bonus Room8.5014.00UpperMaid's room with stairs to the kitchen
Primary Bathroom6.008.50Upper
Bedroom 514.0015.00Upper3rd Floor
Bathroom 39.0013.00Upper3rd floor
Other16.0026.00Upper3rd floor Dining and Sitting
IDX
Listing Office: Bellabay Realty LLC
Listing Agent: Keith E Nederhoed
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: August - 01 - 2026
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