426 Lafayette Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (MLS# 26038194)

426 Lafayette Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

New Listing
$1,299,900
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 3,308 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 9,409 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,299,900 List Date: 7/24/2026 Last Modified: 7/24/2026

Overview

Description

This property is a true real estate unicorn because it is a completely updated, turn-key masterpiece nestled right in the heart of Grand Rapids' historic Heritage Hill, blending 1890s charm with zero of the usual nineteenth-century headaches. It is practically unheard of to find a historic home with four finished floors that was taken down to the studs and meticulously reborn with all updated wiring, plumbing, and high-efficiency mechanicals and hvac, saving you the absolute joy of discovering antique pipes that leak behind old walls. Built originally for a local perfume magnate, this five-bedroom, five-bathroom estate is the most compelling resurrection story in the city. Today, it offers an exceptionally open floor plan tailored for modern entertaining, elegantly partitioned by two sets of pocket doors. Your guests will marvel at the soaring, ornate 1890s staircase before gravitating toward the chef's kitchen, boasting top-tier granite countertops, a custom hood vent, and an

Supplements: oversized center island with snackbar. A stylish butler's pantry with a beverage fridge and sleek quartz counters ensures your entertaining flows effortlessly. When you are done hosting, retreat to the main-floor primary suite featuring a lavish jetted tub and custom tiled shower, or escape to the breathtaking upper-level suite. This secondary, two ...

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Listing Details MLS# 26038194

Location Property Info

County
Kent
Street #
426
Street Name
Lafayette
Suffix
Avenue
Post Direction
SE
State
MI
Zip Code
49503

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
0.22
Lot Square Footage
9409
Lot Dimensions
65' x 145'
Year Built
1900
Road Frontage
65
Garage Y/N
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Fireplace
Yes
Total Fireplaces
Yes
Income Property
No
Total Rooms AG
15
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
4218
SqFt Above Grade
3308
Below Grade Finished SqFt
910
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
524
Building Total SqFt
4742
Total Beds Above Grade
5
Total Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
2
Total Baths
5
Main Level Primary
Yes
Stories
3
School District
Grand Rapids
Association YN
No
Waterfront
No
Basement
Yes

Tax Info

Tax ID #
41-14-31-128-006
Taxable Value
143021
SEV
347300
For Tax Year
2026
Seller's Annual Property Tax
7190.78
Tax Year
2025
Spec Assessment & Type
None known
Zoning
Res
Homestead %
0

Remarks Misc

Directions
From Wealthy Street, turn South onto Lafayette Avenue SE and the property will be on the left.

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N
No

More Information

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms
4
Upper Full Baths
2
Upper Level Square Feet
1874
Total Baths Above Grade
4

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms
Yes
Main Full Baths
Yes
Main Half Baths
Yes
Main Level SQFT
1434

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
Wealthy St & Madison Ave
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Municipality
City of Grand Rapids

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
392.96

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
This property is a true real estate unicorn because it is a completely updated, turn-key masterpiece nestled right in the heart of Grand Rapids' historic Heritage Hill, blending 1890s charm with zero of the usual nineteenth-century headaches. It is practically unheard of to find a historic home with four finished floors that was taken down to the studs and meticulously reborn with all updated wiring, plumbing, and high-efficiency mechanicals and hvac, saving you the absolute joy of discovering antique pipes that leak behind old walls. Built originally for a local perfume magnate, this five-bedroom, five-bathroom estate is the most compelling resurrection story in the city. Today, it offers an exceptionally open floor plan tailored for modern entertaining, elegantly partitioned by two sets of pocket doors. Your guests will marvel at the soaring, ornate 1890s staircase before gravitating toward the chef's kitchen, boasting top-tier granite countertops, a custom hood vent, and an
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Lot Description

Sidewalk
Yes

Street Type

Paved
Yes
Public
Yes

Utilities Attached

Natural Gas Connected
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Terms Available

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
VA Loan
Yes

Laundry Features

Main Level
Yes
Upper Level
Yes

Exterior Material

Wood Siding
Yes

Parking Features

Detached
Yes
Garage Faces Front
Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Half Baths
Yes
Lower Finished SQFT
910
Total Lower SQFT
1434

Basement Rooms

Basement Finished SQFT
0
Total Basement SQFT
0

Driveway

Concrete
Yes

Substructure

Full
Yes

Kitchen Features

Center Island
Yes
Eating Area
Yes
Snack Bar
Yes

Fireplace

Living Room
Yes

Additional Items

Basement Finished
Yes

Appliances

Dryer
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Porch(es)
Yes
Covered
Yes

Flooring

Other
Yes
Tile
Yes
Wood
Yes

Landscape

Garden Area
Yes
Shrubs/Hedges
Yes

Architectural Style

Victorian
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Property Features

Laundry Features: Main Level; Upper Level Exterior Material: Wood Siding Substructure: Full Lot Description: Sidewalk Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected Kitchen Features: Center Island; Eating Area; Snack Bar Fireplace: Living Room Additional Items: Basement Finished Appliances: Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Central Air Water Heater: Natural Gas Flooring: Other; Tile; Wood Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Porch(es) Landscape: Garden Area; Shrubs/Hedges Parking Features: Detached; Garage Faces Front Architectural Style: Victorian Driveway: Concrete Street Type: Paved; Public Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Room NameLevel
RecreationLower
Bathroom 5Lower
Primary BedroomMain
Primary BathroomMain
Living RoomMain
Dining RoomMain
KitchenMain
Bathroom 3Upper
Bedroom 2Upper
Bedroom 3Upper
Bedroom 4Upper
Bedroom 5Upper
OfficeUpper
Bathroom 4Upper
Bonus RoomUpper
IDX
Listing Office: Icon Realty Group LLC
Listing Agent: Darrell DeWard
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: July - 24 - 2026
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