857 Merritt Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 (MLS# 26041395)

857 Merritt Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507

New Listing
$359,900
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,315 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,019 Status: Active
Current Price: $359,900 List Date: 8/07/2026 Last Modified: 8/07/2026

Overview

Description

Open House Sunday from 1:00-3:00pm - Charming Brick Cape Cod with Backyard Oasis on a Double Corner Lot! Welcome home to this beautifully updated brick home offering approximately 1,450 square feet above grade, plus a finished lower level, all situated on a spacious double corner lot. This move-in-ready home combines timeless character with thoughtful updates and an incredible outdoor retreat. Step inside to find refinished hardwood floors, a beautifully remodeled kitchen, and two completely updated bathrooms. Two fireplaces, creating the perfect atmosphere for relaxing or entertaining throughout the year. The outside truly shines. The private, fully fenced backyard is your own personal oasis, featuring a stunning in-ground salt water swimming pool with a brand-new liner installed in September 2025. The landscaped yard is filled with carefully selected perennials designed to provide colorful blooms all summer long, creating a picturesque setting from spring through fall.

Supplements: Whether you're hosting pool parties, enjoying quiet evenings, or gardening, this backyard is sure to impress. Additional highlights include a newer two-stall detached garage, upgraded with a 200-amp electrical service and new electrical panel at the time of construction, providing plenty of power for today's needs. The home also features a 35-year ...

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Listing Details MLS# 26041395

Location Property Info

County
Kent
Street #
857
Street Name
Merritt
Suffix
Street
Post Direction
SE
State
MI
Zip Code
49507
Zip (4)
3343

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
0.23
Lot Square Footage
10019
Lot Dimensions
84.9x125x76.4x125.28
Year Built
1948
Road Frontage
84
Garage Y/N
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Fireplace
Yes
Total Fireplaces
2
Income Property
No
Total Rooms AG
7
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
1891
SqFt Above Grade
1315
Below Grade Finished SqFt
576
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
258
Building Total SqFt
2282
Total Beds Above Grade
3
Total Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Total Baths
2
Main Level Primary
Yes
Stories
2
School District
Grand Rapids
Association YN
No
Waterfront
No
Basement
Yes

Tax Info

Tax ID #
41-18-08-101-029
Taxable Value
58525
SEV
147000
For Tax Year
2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax
1993
Tax Year
2025
Homestead %
100
Spec Assessment & Type
N/A
Zoning
Res

Remarks Misc

Directions
GPS

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

More Information

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms
Yes
Upper Level Square Feet
478
Total Baths Above Grade
Yes

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms
2
Main Full Baths
Yes
Main Level SQFT
837

Basement Rooms

Basement Full Baths
Yes
Basement Finished SQFT
576
Total Basement SQFT
832

Location & Property Info

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

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
273.69
Ownership Type
Private Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
Open House Sunday from 1:00-3:00pm - Charming Brick Cape Cod with Backyard Oasis on a Double Corner Lot! Welcome home to this beautifully updated brick home offering approximately 1,450 square feet above grade, plus a finished lower level, all situated on a spacious double corner lot. This move-in-ready home combines timeless character with thoughtful updates and an incredible outdoor retreat. Step inside to find refinished hardwood floors, a beautifully remodeled kitchen, and two completely updated bathrooms. Two fireplaces, creating the perfect atmosphere for relaxing or entertaining throughout the year. The outside truly shines. The private, fully fenced backyard is your own personal oasis, featuring a stunning in-ground salt water swimming pool with a brand-new liner installed in September 2025. The landscaped yard is filled with carefully selected perennials designed to provide colorful blooms all summer long, creating a picturesque setting from spring through fall.
Legal
LOTS 94 & 95 * FAIRFAX ADDITION

Lot Description

Corner Lot
Yes
Sidewalk
Yes

Street Type

Paved
Yes

Utilities Attached

Cable Connected
Yes
Natural Gas Connected
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Terms Available

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
MSHDA
Yes
VA Loan
Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown
Yes

Laundry Features

In Basement
Yes

Exterior Material

Brick
Yes

Roofing

Composition
Yes

Parking Features

Detached
Yes
Garage Door Opener
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 Finished SQFT
0
Total Lower SQFT
0

Driveway

Concrete
Yes

Substructure

Full
Yes

Pool

In Ground
Yes
Outdoor
Yes

Kitchen Features

Eating Area
Yes

Fireplace

Living Room
Yes
Recreation Room
Yes

Additional Items

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas
Yes

Exterior Features

Gazebo
Yes

Fencing

Fenced Back
Yes
Full
Yes
Privacy
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Patio
Yes
Deck
Yes

Flooring

Wood
Yes

Landscape

Garden Area
Yes
Shrubs/Hedges
Yes

Architectural Style

Bungalow
Yes
Cape Cod
Yes
Traditional
Yes

Possession

Close Plus 30 Days
Yes

Property Features

Laundry Features: In Basement Exterior Material: Brick Roofing: Composition Substructure: Full Lot Description: Corner Lot; Sidewalk Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; Natural Gas Connected Kitchen Features: Eating Area Fireplace: Living Room; Recreation Room Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); Garage Door Opener Appliances: Dishwasher; Range; Refrigerator Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Central Air Water Heater: Natural Gas Exterior Features: Gazebo Fencing: Fenced Back; Full; Privacy Flooring: Wood Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio Landscape: Garden Area; Shrubs/Hedges Pool: In Ground; Outdoor Parking Features: Detached; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Front Architectural Style: Bungalow; Cape Cod; Traditional Driveway: Concrete Street Type: Paved Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; MSHDA; VA Loan Possession: Close Plus 30 Days Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Room Name
Kitchen
Living Room
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
IDX
Listing Office: Full Circle Realty
Listing Agent: Daniel E DeWard
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: August - 07 - 2026
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