$380,000
19 Richards Avenue NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
MLS# 26008525
Status: Sold
4 beds  |  2 baths  |  1880 sqft


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Property Description
Classic Craftsman charm in the heart of the West Side! Located just steps from John Ball Park and minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, this beautifully maintained 1921 home blends timeless character with thoughtful modern updates. Inside this spacious 4 Bed, 1.5 bath home you'll find beautifully refinished hardwood floors, a stunning coffered wood ceiling in the dining room, and a cozy gas fireplace with remote control in the living room perfect for chilly Michigan evenings. The updated kitchen and baths provide modern comfort while maintaining the timeless feel of this classic Craftsman. Enjoy morning coffee or evening conversations on the full-width front porch, a signature feature of homes from this era. Toward the back of the home, the family room opens to a deck that overlooks a large fenced backyard with a paver patio and fire pit, creating an ideal space for entertaining. Additional updates include newer mechanical and electrical systems and most of the windows have been replaced

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Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Fulton
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: City of Grand Rapids
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 180.8
Ownership Type: Private Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 40 X 203
Road Frontage: 40
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 1
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 10
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1880
SqFt Above Grade: 1880
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 985
Building Total SqFt: 2865
Total Beds Above Grade: 4
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 2
School District: Grand Rapids
Elementary School: Sibley School
High School: Union High School
Middle School: Westwood Middle School
# of Outbuildings: 0
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.19
Lot Square Footage: 8140
Year Built: 1921
Total Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 1
Half Baths: 1
Total Baths: 2
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 109487
SEV: 148500
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 3665
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: na
Zoning: na
Tax ID #: 41-13-26-179-040
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Classic Craftsman charm in the heart of the West Side! Located just steps from John Ball Park and minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, this beautifully maintained 1921 home blends timeless character with thoughtful modern updates. Inside this spacious 4 Bed, 1.5 bath home you'll find beautifully refinished hardwood floors, a stunning coffered wood ceiling in the dining room, and a cozy gas fireplace with remote control in the living room perfect for chilly Michigan evenings. The updated kitchen and baths provide modern comfort while maintaining the timeless feel of this classic Craftsman. Enjoy morning coffee or evening conversations on the full-width front porch, a signature feature of homes from this era. Toward the back of the home, the family room opens to a deck that overlooks a large fenced backyard with a paver patio and fire pit, creating an ideal space for entertaining. Additional updates include newer mechanical and electrical systems and most of the windows have been replaced
Legal: LOT 27* JOHN BALL PARK PLAT* ALSO LOT 15 NEIGHBORHOOD SUB
Status Change Info
Sold Price/SqFt: 202.13
Under Contract Date: 2026-03-09
Sold Date: 2026-03-20
Sold Price: $380,000
Lot Description
Level: 1
Sidewalk: 1
Street Type
Public: 1
Utilities Attached
High Speed Internet: 1
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
MSHDA: 1
VA Loan: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Laundry Features
In Basement: 1
Sink: 1
Exterior Material
Aluminum Siding: 1
Roofing
Shingle: 1
Parking Features
Detached: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Garage Faces Front: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Air Conditioning
Central Air: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 4
Upper Full Baths: 1
Upper Level Square Feet: 884
Total Baths Above Grade: 2
Main Rooms
Main Half Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 996
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 985
Driveway
Concrete: 1
See Remarks: 1
Substructure
Full: 1
Windows
Replacement: 1
Screens: 1
Storms: 1
Kitchen Features
Snack Bar: 1
Fireplace
Living Room: 1
Non-Functional: 1
Additional Items
Garage Door Opener: 1
Gas/Wood Stove: 1
Window Treatments: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Water Heater
Natural Gas: 1
Fencing
Fenced Back: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Porch(es): 1
Deck: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Ceramic Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Security Features
Security System: 1
Landscape
Ground Cover: 1
Architectural Style
Craftsman: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Location Property Info
County: Kent
Street #: 19
Street Name: Richards
Suffix: Avenue
Post Direction: NW
State: MI
Zip Code: 49504
Zip (4): 5452
OfficeContract Info
Status: Sold
List Price: $339,900
Current Price: $380,000
Listing Date: 2026-03-06
Remarks Misc
Directions: West on Fulton St NW to North on Richards NW
Property Features
Laundry Features: In Basement; Sink
Exterior Material: Aluminum Siding
Roofing: Shingle
Windows: Replacement; Screens; Storms
Substructure: Full
Lot Description: Level; Sidewalk
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities Attached: High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Connected
Kitchen Features: Snack Bar
Fireplace: Living Room; Non-Functional
Additional Items: Garage Door Opener; Gas/Wood Stove; 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
Fencing: Fenced Back
Flooring: Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Wood
Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Porch(es)
Security Features: Security System
Landscape: Ground Cover
Parking Features: Detached; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Front
Architectural Style: Craftsman
Driveway: Concrete; See Remarks
Street Type: Public
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; MSHDA; VA Loan
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
offering peace of mind for years to come. The property also includes a detached 22×24 garage with a brand-new roof. Living here means being steps from green space, trails, and one of the most loved parks in Grand Rapids, while still enjoying quick access to downtown restaurants, breweries, and entertainment. Homes with this combination of location, character, and updates rarely become available on the West Side. ** Multiple offers have been received and sellers request buyers highest & best offers by Monday, March 9th at 7pm**
Room Information
Room Name Level
Living RoomMain
Dining RoomMain
KitchenMain
Family RoomMain
Bathroom 1Main

IDX
Listing Office: Southwick Realty
Listing Agent: Sam W Southwick

Last Updated: March - 24 - 2026

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