Step into timeless elegance in Heritage Hill. An 1890s home with roots in Grand Rapids' creative past — once home to a furrier, then a furniture craftsman. Handcrafted millwork & its enduring charm, speaks to a legacy of craftsmanship and care. Hardwood floors, intricate crown molding, stained glass windows & rich original woodwork throughout. Main floor features spacious living & sitting room w/ cozy fireplace & built-ins, a sunny three-seasons room, formal dining room, & beautifully renovated kitchen that blends modern updates with classic charm. Upstairs- four bedrooms plus a serene primary suite with walk-in closet and large vanity area. The finished third floor adds a fifth bedroom, half bath, & flexible bonus space-perfect for guests or a home office. Enjoy one of Heritage Hill's rare large lots. Parking for up to 15 cars plus thoughtfully curated gardens, raised garden beds, and a two-story heated garage. Historic beauty meets modern comfort in the heart of Grand Rapids.
Sold
$740,000
217 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
5beds
3,879sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1912
0.31 Acres Lot
$772,600 Zestimate®
$191/sqft
$4,351 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 01, 2025 at 05:09pm
Listed by:
Heather Z Garbaty 616-893-1159,
Crown Real Estate Partners Inc,
Jennifer A Gesik 616-292-8793,
Crown Real Estate Partners Inc
Bought with:
Brett M Lambert, 6501424560
Pyxis Realty
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 25053104
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 3
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Description: Formal
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Hot Water
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Windows: Storms, Screens, Window Treatments
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Wood Burning, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,879
- Total interior livable area: 3,879 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 3
- Fencing: Other
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Dimensions: 89 x 148
- Features: Level, Sidewalk, Ground Cover, Shrubs/Hedges
Details
- Parcel number: 411430381063
- Zoning description: Residental
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1912
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Grand Rapids
- Subdivision: Heritage Hill
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
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