853 California Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 (MLS# 26030229)

853 California Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

$279,900

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,190 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,244 Status: Sold

Current Price: $279,900 List Date: 6/18/2026 Last Modified: 9/10/2026

Overview

Description

Location, space, and opportunity--all in one! This versatile 4-bedroom, 2-bath home puts you close to everything Grand Rapids has to offer. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown, with easy access to GVSU's downtown campus, GRCC, Kendall College of Art and Design, the Medical Mile, shopping, dining, and entertainment. Inside, you'll find a spacious kitchen, generous living areas, and a full basement offering abundant storage and space for a workshop, home gym, or future expansion. Outside, enjoy a fenced backyard perfect for entertaining, pets, or simply unwinding. Whether you're looking for a place to call home or an investment opportunity with strong rental appeal, this property delivers flexibility, convenience, and lasting value.

Listing Details MLS# 26030229

Location Property Info

County: Kent
Street #: 853
Street Name: California
Suffix: Street
Post Direction: NW
State: MI
Zip Code: 49504
Zip (4): 6367

General Property Info

New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.12
Lot Square Footage: 5244
Lot Dimensions: 46x114
Year Built: 1948
Road Frontage: 46
Garage Y/N: No
Fireplace: No
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 7
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1896
SqFt Above Grade: 1190
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 706
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 786
Building Total SqFt: 1896
Total Beds Above Grade: 4
Total Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 2
Total Baths: 2
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: Yes
School District: Grand Rapids
Association YN: No
Waterfront: No

Tax Info

Tax ID #: 41-13-26-278-039
Taxable Value: 51180
SEV: 110200
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 2642
Tax Year: 2025
Spec Assessment & Type: None Known
Zoning: Res-Imp

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date: 2026-06-21
Sold Date: 2026-07-06
Sold Price/SqFt: 235.21

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N: No

More Information

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

Upper Rooms

Total Baths Above Grade: Yes

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms: 4
Main Full Baths: Yes
Main Level SQFT: 1283

Basement Rooms

Basement Full Baths: Yes
Basement Finished SQFT: 500
Total Basement SQFT: 796

Property Features

Laundry Features: In Basement Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding Roofing: Composition Substructure: Full Lot Description: Sidewalk Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Appliances: Oven; Range; Refrigerator Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Fencing: Fenced Back Flooring: Laminate Architectural Style: Traditional Driveway: Paved Street Type: Paved Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; MSHDA; VA Loan Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Width	Level	Remarks
Kitchen	16.00	11.00	Main
Living Room	16.00	11.00	Main
Primary Bedroom	12.00	14.00	Main
Primary Bathroom			Main
Bedroom 2	8.00	11.00	Main
Bedroom 3	12.00	11.00	Main
Bedroom 4	8.00	14.00	Main
Recreation	11.00	18.00	Basement
Laundry	11.00	11.00	Basement
Bonus Room	18.00	11.00	Basement
Bathroom 2			Basement
Other	13.00	9.00	Main	Rear entry Mudroom

Listing Office: Bellabay Realty LLC

Listing Agent: Nancy Martinez

Last Updated: September - 10 - 2026

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