426 Lafayette Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (MLS# 26038194)

426 Lafayette Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

$1,099,900
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 3,308 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 9,409 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,099,900 List Date: 7/24/2026 Last Modified: 9/11/2026

Overview

Description

This property is a true real estate unicorn because it is a completely updated, turn-key masterpiece nestled right in the heart of Grand Rapids' historic Heritage Hill, blending 1890s charm with zero of the usual nineteenth-century headaches. It is practically unheard of to find a historic home with four finished floors that was taken down to the studs and meticulously reborn with all updated wiring, plumbing, and high-efficiency mechanicals and hvac, saving you the absolute joy of discovering antique pipes that leak behind old walls. Built originally for a local perfume magnate, this five-bedroom, five-bathroom estate is the most compelling resurrection story in the city. Today, it offers an exceptionally open floor plan tailored for modern entertaining, elegantly partitioned by two sets of pocket doors. Your guests will marvel at the soaring, ornate 1890s staircase before gravitating toward the chef's kitchen, boasting top-tier granite countertops, a custom hood vent, and an

Supplements: oversized center island with snackbar. A stylish butler's pantry with a beverage fridge and sleek quartz counters ensures your entertaining flows effortlessly. When you are done hosting, retreat to the main-floor primary suite featuring a lavish jetted tub and custom tiled shower, or escape to the breathtaking upper-level suite. This secondary, two ...

Listing Details MLS# 26038194

Location Property Info

County
Kent
Street #
426
Street Name
Lafayette
Suffix
Avenue
Post Direction
SE
State
MI
Zip Code
49503

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
0.22
Lot Square Footage
9409
Lot Dimensions
65' x 145'
Year Built
1900
Road Frontage
65
Garage Y/N
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Fireplace
Yes
Total Fireplaces
Yes
Income Property
No
Total Rooms AG
15
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
4218
SqFt Above Grade
3308
Below Grade Finished SqFt
910
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
524
Building Total SqFt
4742
Total Beds Above Grade
5
Total Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
2
Total Baths
5
Main Level Primary
Yes
Stories
3
School District
Grand Rapids
Association YN
No
Waterfront
No

Tax Info

Tax ID #
41-14-31-128-006
Taxable Value
143021
SEV
347300
For Tax Year
2026
Seller's Annual Property Tax
7190.78
Tax Year
2025
Spec Assessment & Type
None known
Zoning
Res

Remarks Misc

Directions
From Wealthy Street, turn South onto Lafayette Avenue SE and the property will be on the left.

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N
No

More Information

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms
4
Upper Full Baths
2
Upper Level Square Feet
1874
Total Baths Above Grade
4

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms
Yes
Main Full Baths
Yes
Main Half Baths
Yes
Main Level SQFT
1434

Property Features

Laundry Features: Main Level; Upper Level Exterior Material: Wood Siding Substructure: Full Lot Description: Sidewalk Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected Kitchen Features: Center Island; Eating Area; Snack Bar Fireplace: Living Room Additional Items: Basement Finished Appliances: Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Central Air Water Heater: Natural Gas Flooring: Other; Tile; Wood Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Porch(es) Landscape: Garden Area; Shrubs/Hedges Parking Features: Detached; Garage Faces Front Architectural Style: Victorian Driveway: Concrete Street Type: Paved; Public Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Room Name Level
Recreation Lower
Bathroom 5 Lower
Primary Bedroom Main
Primary Bathroom Main
Living Room Main
Dining Room Main
Kitchen Main
Bathroom 3 Upper
Bedroom 2 Upper
Bedroom 3 Upper
Bedroom 4 Upper
Bedroom 5 Upper
Office Upper
Bathroom 4 Upper
Bonus Room Upper
IDX
Listing Office: Icon Realty Group LLC
Listing Agent: Darrell DeWard
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: September - 11 - 2026
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