$329,900
218 Wellington Avenue SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
MLS# 26030251
2 beds  |  2 baths  |  1500 sqft


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Open House (06/20/2026 - 10:30 am - 1:00 pm)

Property Description
218 Wellington is a timeless treasure nestled in the beloved Fairmount Historic District. This classic, 2 bed/2 bath home (a wall adds back the 3rd bedroom) showcases gorgeous original woodwork, rich hardwood floors, & architectural details that speak to the craftsmanship of a bygone era. Every room feels intentional, inviting, full of character--historic charm blended with everyday livability. Outside, the property is framed by colorful & textured gardens, offering serenity while enhancing the home's historic presence on a most admired street. A short walk to several of Grand Rapids' trendiest & happening districts, including Wealthy Street corridor, Eastown, & Cherry Hill. Boutique shops, cafés, breweries, restaurants, & parks are within easy reach. Downtown GR is just minutes away (use the built-in EV charger), for quick access to arts, entertainment, & the city's vibrant urban energy. 218 Wellington offers a rare combination of historic beauty, walkability, & unbeatable proximity.

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Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Cherry and Eastern
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: City of Grand Rapids
Office/Contract Info
On-Market Date: 2026-06-18
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 219.93
Ownership Type: Private Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 35.5X113.5
Road Frontage: 35
Garage Y/N: No
Fireplace: No
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 6
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1500
SqFt Above Grade: 1500
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 2189
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 591
Building Total SqFt: 2780
Total Beds Above Grade: 2
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 2
School District: Grand Rapids
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.13
Lot Square Footage: 5576
Year Built: 1915
Total Bedrooms: 2
Full Baths: 1
Half Baths: 1
Total Baths: 2
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 72771
SEV: 178100
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 2434.52
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: N/A
Zoning: Res
Tax ID #: 41-14-29-351-008
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: 218 Wellington is a timeless treasure nestled in the beloved Fairmount Historic District. This classic, 2 bed/2 bath home (a wall adds back the 3rd bedroom) showcases gorgeous original woodwork, rich hardwood floors, & architectural details that speak to the craftsmanship of a bygone era. Every room feels intentional, inviting, full of character--historic charm blended with everyday livability. Outside, the property is framed by colorful & textured gardens, offering serenity while enhancing the home's historic presence on a most admired street. A short walk to several of Grand Rapids' trendiest & happening districts, including Wealthy Street corridor, Eastown, & Cherry Hill. Boutique shops, cafés, breweries, restaurants, & parks are within easy reach. Downtown GR is just minutes away (use the built-in EV charger), for quick access to arts, entertainment, & the city's vibrant urban energy. 218 Wellington offers a rare combination of historic beauty, walkability, & unbeatable proximity.
Legal: PART OF LOTS 22 & 23 COM AT SE COR SD LOT 23 TH NW LY ALONG N LY LINE OF WELLINGTON PL 35 1/2 FT TH NE LY TO A PT ON N LINE OF LOT 22, 13 FT W OF NE COR LOT 22 TH E TO NE COR SD LOT 23 SW LY TO BEG* C W TUFT S SECOND ADDITION
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: No
Lot Description
Sidewalk: 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Util Avail at Street
Electricity Available: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Storm Sewer: 1
Utilities Attached
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Laundry Features
In Basement: 1
Exterior Material
Shingle Siding: 1
Wood Siding: 1
Roofing
Shingle: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 2
Upper Full Baths: 1
Upper Level Square Feet: 750
Total Baths Above Grade: 2
Main Rooms
Main Half Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 749
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 689
Driveway
Shared Paved: 1
Substructure
Full: 1
Windows
Storms: 1
Kitchen Features
Mud Room Access: 1
Fireplace
Gas Log: 1
Additional Items
Vehicle Charging Station: 1
Appliances
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Water Heater
Natural Gas: 1
Exterior Features
3 Season Room: 1
Fencing
Fenced Back: 1
Privacy: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Patio: 1
Flooring
Wood: 1
Landscape
Decor Pond: 1
Flower Garden: 1
Garden Area: 1
Ground Cover: 1
Shrubs/Hedges: 1
Architectural Style
Craftsman: 1
Possession
Close Plus 6 to 29 Days: 1
See Remarks: 1
Location Property Info
County: Kent
Street #: 218
Street Name: Wellington
Suffix: Avenue
Post Direction: SE
State: MI
Zip Code: 49506
Zip (4): 1518
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $329,900
Current Price: $329,900
Listing Date: 2026-06-18
Remarks Misc
Directions: East of Eastern between Cherry and Wealthy. Turn right on Fairmount (one street south), then take first left on Wellington (one-way). Follow Wellington towards Eastern. Fourth house on right before E
Property Features
Laundry Features: In Basement
Exterior Material: Shingle Siding; Wood Siding
Roofing: Shingle
Windows: Storms
Substructure: Full
Lot Description: Sidewalk
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected
Util Avail at Street: Electricity Available; High Speed Internet; Storm Sewer
Kitchen Features: Mud Room Access
Fireplace: Gas Log
Additional Items: Vehicle Charging Station
Appliances: Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Water Heater: Natural Gas
Exterior Features: 3 Season Room
Fencing: Fenced Back; Privacy
Flooring: Wood
Patio and Porch Features: Patio
Landscape: Decor Pond; Flower Garden; Garden Area; Ground Cover; Shrubs/Hedges
Architectural Style: Craftsman
Driveway: Shared Paved
Street Type: Paved
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Possession: Close Plus 6 to 29 Days; See Remarks
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
House has shared drive agreement with neighbor to west. Additionally, attic space offers huge potential for additional livable space with high ceilings and side by side windows.
Room Information
Room Name Length Length Width Level Width
Kitchen14.0014.0010.00Main10.00
Living Room25.0025.0012.00Main12.00
Den11.0011.0013.00Main13.00
Bathroom 14.004.006.00Main6.00
Primary Bedroom13.0013.0012.00Upper12.00
Bedroom 212.0012.0012.00Upper12.00
Family Room17.0017.009.00Upper9.00
Bathroom 28.008.006.00Upper6.00
Bonus Room9.009.006.00Upper6.00

IDX
Listing Office: Greenridge Realty (EGR)
Listing Agent: Allen G Nederveld

Last Updated: June - 18 - 2026

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