1936 Lafayette Avenue NE
Grand Rapids, MI, 49505 $ 296,500
Bedrooms3 Baths1.0 Sq 1,448 Monthly Estimate*
$ 1,826
for $296,500 with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath. This 1,448 square foot home was built in 1907 on a lot size of 0.2.
Classic two-story in the heart of Creston, offering 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, 1,448 sqft of living space on an oversized corner lot that sits next to the recently renovated Briggs Park, playground, multi-purpose field with new turf, freshly resurfaced track, new outdoor lighting, plus pool, tennis, and basketball courts all just steps from the back door. Kent Country Club's fairways are visible right from the yard, and Riverside Park is a two-minute walk away. City High/Middle School is within walking distance as well. Inside, the home blends original character with the kind of updates buyers look for in older Creston homes. The main floor offers a comfortable living and dining layout with a refreshed kitchen and a full bath, while two bedrooms sit upstairs and a third bedroom is conveniently located on the main floor. Recent improvements include a new water service line to the street, new furnace, new water heater, and all-new plumbing supply lines. Updated light switches and outlets throughout. The kitchen features a new stove, mounted microwave, garbage disposal, dedicated water line to the fridge, and a fresh tile backsplash. New gutters with gutter guards keep maintenance low. The fully fenced yard includes new privacy fencing along the front and park-facing sides, giving you both seclusion from the street and an open, framed view of the park beyond. The 1.5-stall detached garage has LED shop lighting for workshop use, and the basement carries the same treatment. Easy walk to Plainfield Avenue's restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, and Kingma's Market, with downtown Grand Rapids three miles away via quick US-131 access. A rare Creston combination of original character, thoughtful updates, and a setting that's hard to replicate. See it today.
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FeaturesInteriorInterior Amenities Broadband Eat-in Kitchen
Basement Michigan Basement
Flooring Wood
Total Fireplaces 0
Air Conditioning Y/N Y
Heating Y/N Y
Window Features Storms
Fireplace Y/N N
Half Baths 0
Laundry Features In Basement
Total Bedrooms 3
Below Grade Finished Area 0.0
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Total Baths 1
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GeneralSewer Public
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Utilities Natural Gas Connected
Possession Close Of Escrow
Roof Asphalt
Appliances Dishwasher Range Refrigerator
Garage Spaces 1.0
Architectural Style Traditional
Construction Materials Vinyl Siding
Year Built 1907
Stories Count 2
Township City of Grand Rapids
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Tax Year 2025
County Kent
New Construction N
Property Type Residential
Attached Garage N
Garage Y/N Y
Total Rooms 7
Full Baths 1
Status Active
Directions Plainfield W. on Knapp South on Lafayette.
City Grand Rapids
High School District Grand Rapids
Zoning Description RES
Lot Size Units Acres
Lot Size Square Feet 8712.0
Carport Y/N N
Listing Terms Cash FHA VA Loan Conventional
Land Lease Y/N N
Tax Annual Amount 4017.98
Home Warranty Y/N N
Lease Renewal Y/N N
Additional Parcels Y/N N
Rent Control Y/N N
Standard Status Active
Occupancy Type Owner
Tax Assessed Value 120100
Legal Description Lot 138* Steinmann S Assessors Plat NO 4
Senior Community None
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ExteriorParking Features Detached
Lot Features Corner Lot Level Sidewalk
Water Source Public
Lot Size Area 0.2
Spa N
Building Area Total 1448.0
Lot Dimensions 66x132
Lot Size Acres 0.2
Road Surface Type Paved
Waterfront Y/N N
Crops Included Y/N N
Horse Y/N N
Irrigation Water Rights Y/N N
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* Excluded FeaturesList ByBerkshire Hathaway Homeservices Michigan Real Estate (Cascade)Broker
guydevries@bhhsmi.comEmail
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- Monthly Principal & Interest
- $1,826
- Monthly Property Taxes
- $335
- Monthly Home Insurance
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250213 Elementary School
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Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
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| 4/30/2026 | $296,500 | | Listed Price |