NOW offering FHA, VA, and MSHDA
Location, charm, and convenience—842 California NW has it all! This super cute 3-bed, 1-bath ranch sits just steps from downtown Grand Rapids and some of the best local spots like Lantern Coffee Bar and Morning Ritual. A stone's throw from John Ball Zoo and close to GVSU, this home is perfect for students, young professionals, or anyone looking to live in the heart of the action. Inside, you'll find a bright and inviting living space with updated flooring, a functional layout, and plenty of natural light. The eat-in kitchen offers ample cabinet space and room to entertain, while the three spacious bedrooms provide comfortable living for roommates, by yourself, or a work-from-home setup. The full basement offers great storage potential—or room to finish for even more living space—and the backyard is perfect for pets, gardening, or hosting friends. A private driveway adds off-street parking convenience.
Sold
$240,300
842 California St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
3beds
992sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
5,662.8 Square Feet Lot
$241,100 Zestimate®
$242/sqft
$1,639 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 17, 2025 at 05:03am
Listed by:
Dana L Olthouse 616-481-1091,
Bellabay Realty (North)
Bought with:
Kelly Thomas, 6506046747
West Edge Real Estate LLC
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 25046253
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement
Features
- Windows: Replacement
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 992
- Total interior livable area: 992 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 5,662 sqft
- Dimensions: 42 x 132
Details
- Parcel number: 411326280019
- Zoning description: Residential imp
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Grand Rapids
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,VA Loan,MSHDA,Conventional
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