$389,900
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
MLS# 26037963
3 beds | 2 baths | 1316 sqft
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Property Description
Welcome home to this charming waterfront retreat on the crystal-clear, spring-fed shores of beautiful Balsam Lake! Nestled on a spacious lot in the highly sought-after Forest Hills School District, this property is a true oasis offering the perfect blend of peaceful lakeside living and everyday convenience. Located just minutes from Knapp's Corner, shopping, dining, entertainment, and major highways, you'll enjoy an "up north" lifestyle without sacrificing city amenities. Step outside your back door to fish, kayak, canoe, or paddle across the tranquil waters, or simply relax and take in the breathtaking natural surroundings. Wildlife enthusiasts will love the abundance of bass, pike, bluegill, deer, turkey, apple trees, and raspberry bushes that make this property feel like a private nature retreat. Inside, the home features two main-floor bedrooms, two inviting living spaces, and a dormer-style upper level with exciting expansion potential by simply adding .....
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Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Knapp St NE
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Grand Rapids Twp
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 296.28
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 97.9 x 189.4
Road Frontage: 97.9
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Waterfront: Yes
Body of Water: Lake
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 9
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1316
SqFt Above Grade: 1316
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 154
Building Total SqFt: 1470
Total Beds Above Grade: 3
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Lake
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 2
School District: Forest Hills
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.51
Lot Square Footage: 22216
Year Built: 1954
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 1
Half Baths: 1
Total Baths: 2
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 84173
SEV: 113700
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 2466.99
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: none known
Zoning: 401-RES IMPR
Tax ID #: 41-14-11-401-014
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Welcome home to this charming waterfront retreat on the crystal-clear, spring-fed shores of beautiful Balsam Lake! Nestled on a spacious lot in the highly sought-after Forest Hills School District, this property is a true oasis offering the perfect blend of peaceful lakeside living and everyday convenience. Located just minutes from Knapp's Corner, shopping, dining, entertainment, and major highways, you'll enjoy an "up north" lifestyle without sacrificing city amenities. Step outside your back door to fish, kayak, canoe, or paddle across the tranquil waters, or simply relax and take in the breathtaking natural surroundings. Wildlife enthusiasts will love the abundance of bass, pike, bluegill, deer, turkey, apple trees, and raspberry bushes that make this property feel like a private nature retreat. Inside, the home features two main-floor bedrooms, two inviting living spaces, and a dormer-style upper level with exciting expansion potential by simply adding .....
Legal: 411411401014 N 100 FT OF S 260 FT OF E 223.42 FT OF N 1/2 SE 1/4 * SEC 11 T7N R11W 0.51 A. SPLIT/COMBINED ON 12/05/2012 FROM 41-14-11-401-011;
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Frontage: 75
Water Type
Lake: 1
Water Fea. Amenities
View: 1
Other Structures
Shed(s): 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Water
Well: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
VA Loan: 1
Laundry Features
In Bathroom: 1
Main Level: 1
Sink: 1
Exterior Material
Aluminum Siding: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Parking Features
Attached: 1
Garage Faces Front: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 1
Upper Level Square Feet: 212
Total Baths Above Grade: 2
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 2
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Half Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 1104
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 154
Manufactured
Manufactured Y/N: No
Driveway
Paved: 1
Substructure
Partial: 1
Pool
Above Ground: 1
Outdoor: 1
Kitchen Features
Eating Area: 1
Additional Items
Garage Door Opener: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Oven: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Fencing
Chain Link: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Patio: 1
Porch(es): 1
Architectural Style
Cape Cod: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Location Property Info
County: Kent
Street #: 2215
Street Name: Maguire
Suffix: Avenue
Post Direction: NE
State: MI
Zip Code: 49525
Zip (4): 9617
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $389,900
Current Price: $389,900
Listing Date: 2026-07-23
Remarks Misc
Directions: M-44/East Beltline Ave NE to EAST on Knapp St NE to NORTH on Maguire Ave NE to the house located on the WEST side of the street.
Property Features
Water Type: Lake
Laundry Features: In Bathroom; Main Level; Sink
Exterior Material: Aluminum Siding
Roofing: Composition
Substructure: Partial
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well
Kitchen Features: Eating Area
Additional Items: Garage Door Opener
Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Fencing: Chain Link
Patio and Porch Features: Patio; Porch(es)
Pool: Above Ground; Outdoor
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Parking Features: Attached; Garage Faces Front
Architectural Style: Cape Cod
Driveway: Paved
Street Type: Paved; Public
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
Welcome home to this charming waterfront retreat on the crystal-clear, spring-fed shores of beautiful Balsam Lake! Nestled on a spacious lot in the highly sought-after Forest Hills School District, this property is a true oasis offering the perfect blend of peaceful lakeside living and everyday convenience. Located just minutes from Knapp's Corner, shopping, dining, entertainment, and major highways, you'll enjoy an "up north" lifestyle without sacrificing city amenities. Step outside your back door to fish, kayak, canoe, or paddle across the tranquil waters, or simply relax and take in the breathtaking natural surroundings. Wildlife enthusiasts will love the abundance of bass, pike, bluegill, deer, turkey, apple trees, and raspberry bushes that make this property feel like a private nature retreat. Inside, the home features two main-floor bedrooms, two inviting living spaces, and a dormer-style upper level with exciting expansion potential by simply adding baseboard heat. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, looking to downsize, searching for a vacation getaway, looking to remodel and expand the current design, or envisioning the perfect location to build your future dream home, this property offers endless possibilities. Additional highlights include an above-ground pool for summer fun, a large existing dog run that can easily remain or be removed to create an even more expansive backyard, and the freedom of no HOA restrictions. Surrounded by stunning million-dollar homes, this rare waterfront property presents an incredible opportunity to own a piece of paradise while making a smart investment in one of the area's most desirable locations. Don't miss your chance to experience the beauty, serenity, and lifestyle that Balsam Lake has to offer!
Room Information
| Room Name | Length | Length | Width | Level | Width | Remarks |
| Living Room | 22.90 | 22.90 | 15.42 | Main | 15.42 | |
| Dining Area | 8.58 | 8.58 | 7.67 | Main | 7.67 | |
| Kitchen | 11.67 | 11.67 | 8.83 | Main | 8.83 | |
| Den | 16.17 | 16.17 | 8.83 | Main | 8.83 | |
| Primary Bedroom | 9.83 | 9.83 | 8.90 | Main | 8.90 | |
| Bedroom 2 | 9.83 | 9.83 | 8.83 | Main | 8.83 | |
| Bathroom 1 | 4.08 | 4.08 | 8.67 | Main | 8.67 | |
| Laundry | 5.90 | 5.90 | 7.42 | Main | 7.42 | Half Bath |
| Loft | 15.33 | 15.33 | 10.58 | Upper | 10.58 | |
| Utility Room | 11.83 | 11.83 | 10.58 | Basement | 10.58 |
Utility Information Sheet 
Listing Office: Keller Williams GR North
Listing Agent: Tammy Jo Budzynski
Last Updated: July - 23 - 2026
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