$179,900

538 Eastern Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

$2,136
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
821 sqft
0.1 acres
$219 / sqft
House

Property details

About 538 Eastern Ave NE

2 bed 1 bath near Michigan Ave, the medical mile and gvsu. restaurants and bars walkable. Home has been rented for may years so tenants rights apply. Agents view showing instructions for availability to see the home.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
Size821 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.15 Acres
Year built1900
ParkingDetached, Paved
MLS #65025007246
Garage1 space

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2
  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Parking: Detached, Paved
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • List Price: $179,900
  • Price/SqFt: $219
  • Annual Tax Amount: $3,329
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Directions: Michigan Ave to eastern to home
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 821 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.15 Acres
  • MLS Number: 65025007246
  • MLS Name: Greater Regional Alliance of REALTORS
  • Office Name: Greenridge Realty (EGR)
  • Office Phone: (616) 458-3655
  • Listing Agent: Andrew J Grashuis

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538 Eastern Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 - view of front of house

$179,900

538 Eastern Ave NE

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Sep 18, 2020
Home Sold
$545,000
Mar 13, 2001
Home Sold
$85,500
Jun 27, 2000
Home Sold
$40,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$92,900$3,329
2023$83,800$3,329
2022$71,500$3,329
2021$63,800$1,818
2020$59,300$1,818
2019$55,600$1,719
2018$50,900$1,727
2017$44,100$1,646

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

6

Congress Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.8 mi

940 Baldwin St SE

3

Coit Creative Arts Academy

Public District PK-5

0.8 mi

617 Coit Ave NE

2

East Leonard Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.9 mi

410 Barnett St NE

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $24,831. The most common annual income of people living in Grand Rapids, MI is less than $<35k. Most families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

64%
<35k
30%
35k-100k
5%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

62%
Single, No Kids
17%
Single, with Kids
12%
Married, No Kids
9%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

14%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
35%
18-34 yrs old
37%
35-64 yrs old
8%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • H&MH&M
  • Foot LockerFoot Locker

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • PopeyesPopeyes
  • Little CaesarsLittle Caesars

What do the neighbors drive?

  • KiaKia
  • NissanNissan
  • DodgeDodge

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban Adult ContemporaryUrban Adult Contemporary
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 538 Eastern Ave NE

The listing price of 538 Eastern Ave NE property is $179,900.

The property 538 Eastern Ave NE is a house located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503.

Active Listing: 538 Eastern Ave NE is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 538 Eastern Ave NE are: Congress Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Coit Creative Arts Academy (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), East Leonard Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Martin Luther King Leadership Academy (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Center for Economicology (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Bethany Based School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Grand Rapids Montessori Academy (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh (GreatSchools Rating 7/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $3,329 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on September 18, 2020 for $545,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 538 Eastern Ave NE has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 538 Eastern Ave NE is 821 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 538 Eastern Ave NE is 1900.

This home is located at 538 Eastern Ave NE in Grand Rapids, MI and zip code 49503 in the Midtown neighborhood. This 821 square foot home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 0.15 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 28, 2025 and is currently priced at $179,900.

While more than 167 listings in Grand Rapids, MI in April 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 57 listings sold at asking price, and more than 94 were sold below. In April 2025 in Grand Rapids, MI there were 11.4% more homes for sale than in March. The median list price of listings available in April 2025 was $310,440, while the average time on the real estate market was 21 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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