$540,000
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
MLS# 26019101
Status: Sold
4 beds | 2 baths | 1924 sqft
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Property Description
Welcome to 417 Cheshire Drive NE. This beautiful 1929 brick Colonial is filled with timeless charm and warmth you'll feel the moment you walk through the door. Lovingly cared for by just two owners, this special home hasn't been available to the market since 1963. Inside this well-maintained home, where every room is bathed in light, you'll find four bedrooms, one and a half baths, and classic architectural details that showcase the character of the era, such as French doors, archways, cove ceilings, and hardwood floors throughout the home. From the inviting spaces to the thoughtful layout, the home has a warmth that truly feels like a hug, the moment you step inside. Offers reviewed 5pm, May 5th,
Details
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Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Oakwood Ave and Cheshire Dr
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: City of Grand Rapids
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 259.36
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 68x136x71x133
Road Frontage: 68
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 1
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 8
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1924
SqFt Above Grade: 1924
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 1025
Building Total SqFt: 2949
Total Beds Above Grade: 4
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 2
School District: Grand Rapids
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.21
Lot Square Footage: 9191
Year Built: 1929
Total Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 1
Half Baths: 1
Total Baths: 2
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 99798
SEV: 225300
For Tax Year: 2026
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 3251
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 0
Spec Assessment & Type: None known
Zoning: Residential
Tax ID #: 41-14-07-402-012
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Welcome to 417 Cheshire Drive NE. This beautiful 1929 brick Colonial
is filled with timeless charm and warmth you'll feel the moment you
walk through the door. Lovingly cared for by just two owners, this
special home hasn't been available to the market since 1963.
Inside this well-maintained home, where every room is bathed in light,
you'll find four bedrooms, one and a half baths, and classic architectural
details that showcase the character of the era, such as French doors,
archways, cove ceilings, and hardwood floors throughout the home.
From the inviting spaces to the thoughtful layout, the home has a
warmth that truly feels like a hug, the moment you step inside. Offers reviewed 5pm, May 5th,
Legal: LOT 266* RIVERSIDE GARDENS ADDITION NO 7
Status Change Info
Sold Price/SqFt: 280.67
Under Contract Date: 2026-05-05
Sold Date: 2026-05-20
Sold Price: $540,000
Lot Description
Level: 1
Sidewalk: 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Util Avail at Street
Storm Sewer: 1
Utilities Attached
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
MSHDA: 1
Laundry Features
Gas Dryer Hookup: 1
Lower Level: 1
Sink: 1
Exterior Material
Brick: 1
Parking Features
Attached: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Garage Faces Side: 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: 899
Total Baths Above Grade: 2
Main Rooms
Main Half Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 1025
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 1025
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 0
Driveway
Concrete: 1
Substructure
Full: 1
Windows
Insulated Windows: 1
Replacement: 1
Kitchen Features
Pantry: 1
Fireplace
Living Room: 1
Wood Burning: 1
Additional Items
Garage Door Opener: 1
Whirlpool Tub: 1
Window Treatments: 1
Appliances
Cooktop: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Oven: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Exterior Features
Balcony: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Patio: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Wood: 1
Landscape
Flower Garden: 1
Shrubs/Hedges: 1
Architectural Style
Colonial: 1
Traditional: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Location Property Info
County: Kent
Street #: 417
Street Name: Cheshire
Suffix: Drive
Post Direction: NE
State: MI
Zip Code: 49505
Zip (4): 4142
OfficeContract Info
Status: Sold
List Price: $499,000
Current Price: $540,000
Listing Date: 2026-04-30
Remarks Misc
Directions: From Plainfield turn onto Cheshire Drive, home is on the right side
Property Features
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup; Lower Level; Sink
Exterior Material: Brick
Windows: Insulated Windows; Replacement
Substructure: Full
Lot Description: Level; Sidewalk
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected
Util Avail at Street: Storm Sewer
Kitchen Features: Pantry
Fireplace: Living Room; Wood Burning
Additional Items: Garage Door Opener; Whirlpool Tub; Window Treatments
Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Oven; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Exterior Features: Balcony
Flooring: Carpet; Wood
Patio and Porch Features: Patio
Landscape: Flower Garden; Shrubs/Hedges
Parking Features: Attached; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Side
Architectural Style: Colonial; Traditional
Driveway: Concrete
Street Type: Paved; Public
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; MSHDA
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
Cheshire Drive, the namesake of the business district, is also a crown
jewel of the Riverside Gardens neighborhood only a short stroll or bike
ride to Riverside Park. The walking lifestyle of this neighborhood is
beloved by its neighbors with mature, tree-lined streets and easy access
to green spaces. You'll also love being less than 10 minutes from the
world class Medical Mile, stadiums, arenas, museums, theaters,
restaurants and nightlife.
Schedule your private showing and experience it for yourself.
Offers due by 3pm on Tuesday, May 5th. The family will review at 5pm on 5/5
Listing Office: Five Star Real Estate (Eastown)
Listing Agent: Betsy Hammerschmidt
Last Updated: May - 21 - 2026
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