706 Lafayette Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (MLS# 26043930)

706 Lafayette Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

New Listing

$349,900

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,904 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 3,615 Status: Active

Current Price: $349,900 List Date: 8/20/2026 Last Modified: 8/22/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to 706 Lafayette Ave SE, a 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom home located minutes from downtown. This turn-key home is a great blend of low-maintenance and historic charm. The main floor layout features a large living room, formal dining room, and an updated kitchen equipped with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and an eating nook. Original details, including woodwork, built-ins, and a sliding pocket door, remain intact. The layout also includes a convenient main-floor laundry and an enclosed front porch. Major mechanical updates include: a new furnace (2025), A/C (2024), updated electrical (2023), water heater (2022), Dishwasher (2024) and Washer/Dryer (2023) and roof (2020). Outside, you will find fresh front landscaping and a fully fenced backyard. An exceptional blend of character, updates and location.

Listing Details MLS# 26043930

Location Property Info

County: Kent
Street #: 706
Street Name: Lafayette
Suffix: Avenue
Post Direction: SE
State: MI
Zip Code: 49503
Zip (4): 5336

General Property Info

New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.08
Lot Square Footage: 3615
Lot Dimensions: 30x120
Year Built: 1905
Road Frontage: 30
Garage Y/N: No
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: Yes
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 7
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1904
SqFt Above Grade: 1904
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 971
Building Total SqFt: 2875
Total Beds Above Grade: 5
Total Bedrooms: 5
Full Baths: 2
Total Baths: 2
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 3
School District: Grand Rapids
Association YN: No
Waterfront: No
Basement: Yes
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0

Tax Info

Tax ID #: 41-14-31-182-006
Taxable Value: 107590
SEV: 133600
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 3566
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: N/A
Zoning: N/A

Remarks Misc

Directions: On Kalamazoo Ave SE and proceed for 0.5 miles. Turn left onto M.L.K. Jr St SE and continue for 0.8 miles. Turn right onto Lafayette Ave SE, and the destination will be on your right in 427 feet.

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

More Information

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms: 5
Upper Full Baths: Yes
Upper Level Square Feet: 933
Total Baths Above Grade: 2

Main Rooms

Main Full Baths: Yes
Main Level SQFT: 971

Basement Rooms

Total Basement SQFT: 971
Basement Finished SQFT: 0

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: Sycamore St & Lafayette Ave
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: City of Grand Rapids

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 183.77
Ownership Type: Private Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: Welcome to 706 Lafayette Ave SE, a 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom home located minutes from downtown. This turn-key home is a great blend of low-maintenance and historic charm. The main floor layout features a large living room, formal dining room, and an updated kitchen equipped with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and an eating nook. Original details, including woodwork, built-ins, and a sliding pocket door, remain intact. The layout also includes a convenient main-floor laundry and an enclosed front porch. Major mechanical updates include: a new furnace (2025), A/C (2024), updated electrical (2023), water heater (2022), Dishwasher (2024) and Washer/Dryer (2023) and roof (2020). Outside, you will find fresh front landscaping and a fully fenced backyard. An exceptional blend of character, updates and location.
Legal: S 30 FT OF W 120 FT OF LOT 18 BLK 8* J PENNEY S ADDITION* BEING PART OF E 1/2 OF NW 1/4 SEC 31-7-11

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Water

Public: Yes

Terms Available

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown: Yes

Laundry Features

Main Level: Yes

Exterior Material

Wood Siding: Yes

Roofing

Composition: Yes

Heat Source

Electric: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes

Sale Conditions

None: Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0

Substructure

Michigan Basement: Yes

Kitchen Features

Breakfast Nook: Yes
Eating Area: Yes

Fireplace

Living Room: Yes

Appliances

Cooktop: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Double Oven: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas: Yes

Fencing

Fenced Back: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Porch(es): Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Wood: Yes

Architectural Style

Traditional: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Property Features

Laundry Features: Main Level Exterior Material: Wood Siding Roofing: Composition Substructure: Michigan Basement Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook; Eating Area Fireplace: Living Room Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Double Oven; Dryer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Heat Source: Electric; Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Central Air Water Heater: Natural Gas Fencing: Fenced Back Flooring: Carpet; Wood Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es) Architectural Style: Traditional Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None

Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors

Listing Agent: Jason Cripe

Last Updated: August - 22 - 2026

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