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1003 Merritt Street

Grand Rapids, MI 49507
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Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

SqFt1,744

Sqft

Acres0.24

Acre(Lot)

Prime Alger Heights location with double lot and rare space! Welcome to 1003 Merritt St SE, a charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home offering an incredible combination of indoor character and hard-to-find outdoor space right in the heart of one of Grand Rapids' most desirable neighborhoods. Situated directly across from Cheseboro Park, this property sits on an expansive double corner lot, giving you a massive, fully fenced backyard complete with a fire pit area, garden potential, and plenty of room to entertain. Parking and storage are a breeze with a detached two-stall garage plus ample street parking for guests. Inside, you are greeted by an enclosed front porch perfect for morning coffee, followed by a warm living room featuring hardwood flooring, wood-beam ceiling accents, and large win dows bringing in great natural light. The eat-in kitchen offers functional open shelving, generous cabinet space, dark-toned counter seating, and an adjacent dining nook. Downstairs, you will find a cozy finished lower-level retreat that makes an ideal primary bedroom, flex space, or home office. Located just minutes from neighborhood hot spots like Old Goat, Real Food Cafe, Ken's Fruit Market, and Brass Ring Brewing, plus quick access to Downtown Grand Rapids and US-131. Rarely do homes in Alger Heights offer this much land and garage space—schedule your private tour today!

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $255,000

AD Id : 88381176

MLS Id : 26038313

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 0.24 Acre

Living Area Size : 1,744

Year Built : 1928

County : Kent

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total Bedrooms: 3

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 1 Half Baths: 1

    Water/Sewer

    Sewer: Public

    Room Information

    Other Rooms: 6
  • Flooring Information

    Wood
  • Roofing Information

    Composition
  • Interior Features

    Ceiling Fan(s), Broadband, Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen Roof: Composition Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Heating & Cooling

    Heating: Forced Air Cooling: Window Unit(s) WaterSource: Public
  • Fireplace

    Number of Fireplaces: 0 Fireplace Features: 0

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1928 Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access Roof: Composition
  • Exterior Features

    Scrn Porch
  • Road Types

    Paved
  • Fencing

    Fenced Back
  • Laundry Features

    In Basement

    Fencing

    Fenced Back

  • Lot Information

    Lot Dimensions: 82x125 Lot Description: Corner Lot, Recreational, Sidewalk Lot Size Area: 0.24 Acres Lot Square Feet: 10,237 Stories: 1 Main Square Feet: 1744

    Property Information

    Property Type: Residential Sub Type: Single Family Residence Style: Ranch SQ ft (Living Area): 1,744 Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding Property Age: 98

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Id: 26038313 ist Price: $255,000 List Price Tot SqFt: $146 Listing Terms Cash, FHA, VA Loan, MSHDA, Conventional
  • Listing Information

    Possession: Close Plus 30 Days

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 41-18-08-126-024 Annual Tax: $2,890 Tax Year: 2025 Taxes: LOTS 77 & 78 * FAIRFAX ADDITION

  • Parking Information

    # of Garage Spaces: 2 Has Garage: Yes Garage Faces Rear, Detached

  • School Information

    Senior High School District: Grand Rapids
  • Utility Information

    Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Storm Sewer
  • Location Information

    Direction: S off Burton between Kalamazoo and Eastern - House is on north side of Merritt
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ByOwner last updated this listing 07/25/2026 @ 20:37

MLS: 26038313 LISTED BY: Adam Sims, RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (Stndl) 616-791-0110 SOURCE: Michigan Regional Information Center (MichRIC)

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