1003 Merritt Street SE

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!