#65025033323, Kevin C McCarty, Listing office: Greenridge Realty (EGR)
243 Fairbanks St NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Property details
About 243 Fairbanks St NE
Charming historic home in desirable Belnap lookout, just minutes from Medical Mile, downtown Grand Rapids, GVSU, restaurants, and entertainment. This home offers 1,083 sq ft of living space with a flexible studio-style layout and 1 full bath. Excellent opportunity for first time buyers, investors, or anyone seeking an affordable downtown location. The home sits on a manageable lot with convenient off-street parking. Enjoy walkable access to parks, dining, and major employers. Great rental potential or personalize as your own urban retreat. Quick highway access and close proximity to all that downtown Grand Rapids has to offer make this a prime location. Schedule your showing today. Immediate PossesionSeller is licensed realtor in the State of Michigan.
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- List Price: $229,000
- Price/SqFt: $211
- Annual Tax Amount: $690
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: michigan to lafayette to fairbanks.
- Year Built: 1885
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,083 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.1 Acres
- MLS Number: 65025028677
- MLS Name: Greater Regional Alliance of REALTORS
- Office Name: Key Realty
- Office Phone: (616) 202-1247
- Listing Agent: Cristian Rodriguez, Jessie Zamudio
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Dec 01, 2023 | Home Sold | $100,000 |
Nov 17, 2004 | Home Sold | $100,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $74,800 | $690 |
2023 | $66,000 | $690 |
2022 | $52,800 | $690 |
2021 | $46,500 | $691 |
2020 | $45,400 | $39 |
2019 | $42,100 | $649 |
2018 | $29,000 | $657 |
2017 | $28,100 | $611 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Coit Creative Arts Academy
Public District PK-5
0.2 mi
•617 Coit Ave NE
2
East Leonard Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.6 mi
•410 Barnett St NE
3
Kent Hills Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.2 mi
•1445 Emerald Ave NE
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $26,809. The most common annual income of people living in Grand Rapids, MI is less than $<35k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
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Frequently asked questions
About 243 Fairbanks St NE
The listing price of 243 Fairbanks St NE property is $229,000.
The property 243 Fairbanks St NE is a house located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503.
Active Listing: 243 Fairbanks St NE is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 243 Fairbanks St NE are: Coit Creative Arts Academy (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), East Leonard Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Kent Hills Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Center for Economicology (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Harrison Park Academy (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Grand Rapids Montessori Academy (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Bethany Based School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh (GreatSchools Rating 7/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $690 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on December 1, 2023 for $100,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 243 Fairbanks St NE has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 243 Fairbanks St NE is 1,083 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 243 Fairbanks St NE is 1885.
This home is located at 243 Fairbanks St NE in Grand Rapids, MI and zip code 49503 in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood. This 1,083 square foot home, which was built in 1885, sits on a 0.10 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 16, 2025 and is currently priced at $229,000.
Grand Rapids, MI housing market in June 2025 saw over 144 listings sold above listed price, more than 48 sold at listed price and over 68 sold below. In June 2025 in Grand Rapids, MI there were 10.6% more homes for sale than in May. Listings spent 16 days on the market in June 2025, and had a median list price of $310,836 during the same period.