About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 1003 Merritt Street SE in Grand Rapids, MI is listed for $255,000 ($146 per sqft). Built in 1928, the home offers 1,744 sqft of living space on a 0.24 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1928
  • 0.24 acre lot

Property Details

1 story
1 full, 1 half
1928

Amenities

A/C
Listing Description

Prime Alger Heights location with double lot and rare space! Welcome to 1003 Merritt St SE, a charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home offering an incredible combination of indoor character and hard-to-find outdoor space right in the heart of one of Grand Rapids' most desirable neighborhoods.

Situated directly across from Cheseboro Park, this property sits on an expansive double corner lot, giving you a massive, fully fenced backyard complete with a fire pit area, garden potential, and plenty of room to entertain. Parking and storage are a breeze with a detached two-stall garage plus ample street parking for guests.

Inside, you are greeted by an enclosed front porch perfect for morning coffee, followed by a warm living room featuring hardwood flooring, wood-beam ceiling accents, and large windows bringing in great natural light. The eat-in kitchen offers functional open shelving, generous cabinet space, dark-toned counter seating, and an adjacent dining nook.

Downstairs, you will find a cozy finished lower-level retreat that makes an ideal primary bedroom, flex space, or home office. Located just minutes from neighborhood hot spots like Old Goat, Real Food Cafe, Ken's Fruit Market, and Brass Ring Brewing, plus quick access to Downtown Grand Rapids and US-131. Rarely do homes in Alger Heights offer this much land and garage space-schedule your private tour today!

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,364/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$184
Interest$1,105
Insurance$74

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

1003 Merritt Street SE

Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s)BroadbandGarage Door OpenerEat-in Kitchen

Exterior Features

Scrn Porch

Property Details

Flooring

Wood

Construction

Vinyl Siding

Pool Features

Porch

Parking

Garage

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Appliances

DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 1003 Merritt Street SE is listed at $255,000 ($146/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,363 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1928, 0.24 acre lot. Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Broadband, Garage Door Opener. Exterior Features: Scrn Porch.

This property is listed by Adam J Sims and can be reached at (616) 325-2960.

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Adam J Sims

Agent at RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (Stndl)

(616) 325-2960

Listed by RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (Stndl) · View on Broker Site

MLS# 26038313· Source: listhub· 1 day on market

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1003 Merritt Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507

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