427 James Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (MLS# 26027438)

427 James Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

$589,900

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 2,781 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,926 Status: Active

Current Price: $589,900 List Date: 6/05/2026 Last Modified: 6/25/2026

Overview

Description

Enjoy a piece of history in this Landmark Home originally used as the GRAND RAPIDS STUDY CLUBHOUSE! Loaded with character yet completely updated with modern mechanicals, kitchen, baths, etc. A large front porch invites you in to this home that exudes warmth & cherished memories. Rich wood floor, trim & details guide you in, a huge living room w/marble fireplace, 10 ft ceiling & oversized windows drown the house in natural light! New kitchen open to the dining room, custom built-in w/stained glass, butler's pantry, access to the back patio & 1/2 bath. Main floor bedroom or den w/ remodeled full bath w/clawfoot tub. The gorgeous winding staircase leads to the upper level: new primary bedroom suite w/ double vanity, soaking tub & walk-in shower, 2 add'l bedrooms, gorgeous full bath w/laundry & separate library/sitting room that ties into the home being a former Reading Club Home.

Supplements: water heater, updated electrical and plumbing in kitchen & baths, new paint throughout, custom lighting enhances the incredible architecture giving it a modern touch with charm throughout! Newer 2.5 stall garage provides room for storage as well.

Listing Details MLS# 26027438

Location Property Info

County: Kent
Street #: 427
Street Name: James
Suffix: Avenue
Post Direction: SE
State: MI
Zip Code: 49503
Zip (4): 5416

General Property Info

New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.16
Lot Square Footage: 6926
Lot Dimensions: 51x136
Year Built: 1874
Road Frontage: 51
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: Yes
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 8
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2781
SqFt Above Grade: 2781
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 1262
Building Total SqFt: 4043
Total Beds Above Grade: 4
Total Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 3
Half Baths: Yes
Total Baths: 4
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 2
School District: Grand Rapids
Association YN: No
Waterfront: No
Basement: Yes
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0

Tax Info

Tax ID #: 41-14-31-226-026
Taxable Value: 32124
SEV: 197100
For Tax Year: 2026
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 1615.09
Tax Year: 2025
Spec Assessment & Type: none known
Zoning: r2
Homestead %: 0

Remarks Misc

Directions: South of Wealthy on James, East of Union, West of Fuller

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

More Information

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms: 3
Upper Full Baths: 2
Upper Level Square Feet: 1350
Total Baths Above Grade: 4

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms: Yes
Main Full Baths: Yes
Main Half Baths: Yes
Main Level SQFT: 1431

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: Wealthy
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: City of Grand Rapids

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 212.12
Ownership Type: Private Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: Enjoy a piece of history in this Landmark Home originally used as the GRAND RAPIDS STUDY CLUBHOUSE! Loaded with character yet completely updated with modern mechanicals, kitchen, baths, etc. A large front porch invites you in to this home that exudes warmth & cherished memories. Rich wood floor, trim & details guide you in, a huge living room w/marble fireplace, 10 ft ceiling & oversized windows drown the house in natural light! New kitchen open to the dining room, custom built-in w/stained glass, butler's pantry, access to the back patio & 1/2 bath. Main floor bedroom or den w/ remodeled full bath w/clawfoot tub. The gorgeous winding staircase leads to the upper level: new primary bedroom suite w/ double vanity, soaking tub & walk-in shower, 2 add'l bedrooms, gorgeous full bath w/laundry & separate library/sitting room that ties into the home being a former Reading Club Home.
Legal: LOT 131 & N 2.78 FT OF LOT 134* GRAND RAPIDS HOMESTEAD ASSOCIATION S SUBDIVISION* OF A PART OF REMINGTON S ADDITION

Lot Description

Sidewalk: Yes

Street Type

Paved: Yes
Public: Yes

Utilities Attached

Natural Gas Connected: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Water

Public: Yes

Terms Available

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown: Yes

Laundry Features

In Bathroom: Yes
Upper Level: Yes

Exterior Material

Wood Siding: Yes

Roofing

Asphalt: Yes

Parking Features

Detached: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Garage Faces Front: Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas: Yes

Sale Conditions

None: Yes

Heat Type

Baseboard: Yes
Forced Air: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 1262

Basement Rooms

Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 0

Driveway

Concrete: Yes

Substructure

Full: Yes

Windows

Screens: Yes
Storms: Yes

Kitchen Features

Center Island: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Snack Bar: Yes

Fireplace

Living Room: Yes
Non-Functional: Yes

Additional Items

Ensuite: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Oven: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas: Yes

Exterior Features

Balcony: Yes

Fencing

Fenced Back: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Patio: Yes

Flooring

Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Landscape

Shrubs/Hedges: Yes

Architectural Style

Historic: Yes
Traditional: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Property Features

Laundry Features: In Bathroom; Upper Level Exterior Material: Wood Siding Roofing: Asphalt Windows: Screens; Storms Substructure: Full Lot Description: Sidewalk Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected Kitchen Features: Center Island; Pantry; Snack Bar Fireplace: Living Room; Non-Functional Additional Items: Ensuite; Garage Door Opener Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Baseboard; Forced Air Air Conditioning: Central Air Water Heater: Natural Gas Exterior Features: Balcony Fencing: Fenced Back Flooring: Tile; Wood Patio and Porch Features: Patio Landscape: Shrubs/Hedges Parking Features: Detached; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Front Architectural Style: Historic; Traditional Driveway: Concrete Street Type: Paved; Public Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Remarks
Living Room	Main
Dining Room	Main
Kitchen	Main
Bedroom 2	Main
Bathroom 1	Main
Bathroom 2	Main	1/2 bath
Primary Bathroom	Upper
Primary Bedroom	Upper
Bedroom 3	Upper
Bedroom 4	Upper
Laundry	Upper
Bathroom 4	Upper
Family Room	Upper

Listing Office: Keller Williams GR East

Listing Agent: Tanya L Craig

Last Updated: June - 25 - 2026

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