426 Lafayette Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

About this property

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

Interior

Living area

4,218 sq ft

Appliances

Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Flooring

Other, Tile, Wood

Interior features

Center Island, Eat-in Kitchen

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Fireplace

Yes

Stories

3

Exterior & construction

Garage

2 spaces

Parking

Garage Faces Front, Detached

Construction

Wood Siding

Patio & porch

Covered, Porch(es)

Lot size

9,409 sq ft

Lot dimensions

65' x 145'

Utilities

Water source

Public

Utilities

Natural Gas Connected

Financial

Annual tax

$7,191

Tax year

2026

Assessed value

$143,021

Location

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