$429,900
1832 Observatory Avenue SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
MLS# 26006059
3 beds  |  2 baths  |  1550 sqft


1832 Observatory Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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Open House (02/21/2026 - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm)

Property Description
Lovely brick ranch home in Forest Hills Northern schools on a quiet street of well-maintained homes close to Calvin University. Spacious living room with a large bay window, open plan kitchen with stainless appliances, solid surface countertops and soft-closing doors and drawers; dining area and family room with slider to a patio and tree-lined back yard. Primary bedroom with shared access to full bathroom; a second bedroom; and laundry room on the main level. Lower level family/recreation room, bedroom, utilities and storage. Newer updates including kitchen and bathroom upgrades, flooring and Pella windows.

Details
Maps
Location Property Info
County: Kent
Street #: 1832
Street Name: Observatory
Suffix: Avenue
Post Direction: SE
State: MI
Zip Code: 49546
Zip (4): 4325
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $429,900
Current Price: $429,900
Listing Date: 2026-02-19
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.23
Lot Square Footage: 10193
Lot Dimensions: 75 x 136
Year Built: 1972
Road Frontage: 75
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 1
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 7
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2250
SqFt Above Grade: 1550
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 759
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 141
Building Total SqFt: 2309
Total Beds Above Grade: 2
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2
Total Baths: 2
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 1
School District: Forest Hills
Elementary School: Meadowbrook Elementary School
Middle School: Northern Trails 56 School
High School: Forest Hills Northern High School
Association YN: No
Waterfront: No
Tax Info
Tax ID #: 41-18-02-452-004
Taxable Value: 126441
SEV: 186200
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 5223
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: None
Zoning: Res
Remarks Misc
Directions: Beltline to Burton, East to Observatory, North to home.
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: No
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Total Baths Above Grade: 2
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 2
Main Full Baths: 2
Main Level SQFT: 1550
Property Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Room; Main Level; Sink
Exterior Material: Aluminum Siding; Brick
Roofing: Composition
Windows: Replacement; Screens
Substructure: Crawl Space; Full
Lot Description: Level
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Connected
Util Avail at Street: Phone Available
Kitchen Features: Eating Area; Mud Room Access; Pantry
Fireplace: Family Room; Wood Burning
Additional Items: Basement Finished; Ceiling Fan(s); Garage Door Opener; Window Treatments
Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Water Heater: Natural Gas
Patio and Porch Features: Patio
Parking Features: Attached; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Front
Architectural Style: Ranch
Driveway: Concrete
Street Type: Paved; Public
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions: None
Room Information
Room Name Length Length Width Level Width Remarks
Living Room17.0017.0014.00Main14.00
Kitchen34.0034.0013.00Main13.00Dining / Family Room
Dining AreaMain/ Family Room
Primary Bedroom12.0012.0014.00Main14.00
Primary Bathroom8.008.007.00Main7.00
Bedroom 212.0012.0011.00Main11.00
Bathroom 25.005.007.00Main7.00
Laundry8.008.007.00Main7.00
Family Room15.0015.0026.00Lower26.00
Bedroom 320.0020.0010.00Lower10.00WIC 4 x 2
Utility Room4.004.0026.00Lower26.00/ Storage

Listing Office: Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)

Listing Agent: David VanderWoude

Last Updated: February - 20 - 2026

1832 Observatory Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 - MLS# 26006059

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