For Sale35d on marketHistoric · 136 yrs
637 Prospect Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI, 49503 • Belknap Lookout • Kent County
$269,000
$224/sqft
-$5,000 since Apr 6, 2026
Down payment assistance available
4Beds
1Baths
1,199Sqft
0.11 acLot
1890Built
Property DNA
Traditional Style
Built 1890 · 136 years of history
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Listed 35 days ago · 1,936 views · 66 saves
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35 days on market
Established listing
$224/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1890 · Historic
Discover this move-in ready home in the heart of the Belknap neighborhood, ideal for both homeowners and investors. The property features a completely renovated kitchen, new laminate flooring throughout the main floor, and fresh paint throughout, creating a bright, modern feel from the moment you walk in. Fully city-certified through April 2028, this 4-bedroom, 1-bath home has a proven rental history of over $2,000 per month. Located just one block from GVSU's Finkelstein Hall and three blocks from the Medical Mile, you are minutes from downtown dining and entertainment. Seller is offering land contract terms with as little as $40,000 down for qualified borrowers. Call 269.205.8612 to connect with someone to answer your questions and schedule a showing!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights fresh paint throughout, bright modern feel, and completely renovated kitchen as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,687/month
Principal & Interest$1,329
Property Tax$269
Insurance$90
Down payment20% ($53,800)
3%50%
Est. 6.28% rate · 30yr fixed · $215,200 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1890
HeatingForced Air
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
ParkingNo Data
Lot4,791 sqft
Days on Zillow35 Days
Price/sqft$224
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleTraditional
Year built1890
Stories2
Systems
HeatingForced Air
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
RoofComposition
ConstructionWood Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
BasementMichigan Basement
Lot4,791 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodBelknap Lookout
Annual tax$4,959
Parcel411419334019
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
9 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Ceiling Fan(s)
Pantry
Appliances
Dryer
Range
Refrigerator
Washer
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Laundry
Main Level
Windows
Replacement
Window Treatments
Exterior Features
Construction
Wood Siding
Lot Features
Sidewalk
Utilities
Phone Connected
Natural Gas Connected
Cable Connected
Room details
7 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main12×14 ft168 sqft
Bedroom2
Upper14×13 ft182 sqft
Bedroom3
Upper13×13 ft169 sqft
Bedroom4
Main10×8 ft80 sqft
Kitchen
Main13×17 ft221 sqft
Laundry
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market35
Est. value$261,600
Est. rent$2,177/mo
Tax rate1.09%
Price/sqft$224
On marketMar 3, 2026
PostedMar 3, 2026
Last sold$190,000
MLS statusActive
MLS updatedApr 6, 2026
Tour days9
Views1,936
Favorites66
How are the schools in Grand Rapids?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
Price history
30 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 6, 2026Price Change$269,000$224MichRIC
Mar 3, 2026Listed For Sale$274,000$229MichRIC
Sep 20, 2025Listing Removed$2,050$2Zillow Rentals
Sep 1, 2025Price Change$2,050$2Zillow Rentals
Aug 31, 2025Listing Removed$279,000$233MichRIC
Aug 31, 2025Listed For Rent$1,850$2Zillow Rentals
Aug 9, 2025Price Change$279,000$233MichRIC
Jul 9, 2025Listed For Sale$285,000$238MichRIC
Jul 1, 2025Listing Removed$265,000$221MichRIC
May 13, 2025Listed For Sale$265,000$221MichRIC
Apr 21, 2025Listing Removed$265,000$221MichRIC
Apr 2, 2025Listed For Sale$265,000$221MichRIC
Oct 10, 2024Listing Removed$2,100$2Zillow Rentals
Oct 8, 2024Price Change$2,100$2Zillow Rentals
Oct 6, 2024Listed For Rent$2,300$2Zillow Rentals
Aug 7, 2024Listing Removed$255,000$213MichRIC
Jul 22, 2024Listed For Sale$265,000$221MichRIC
Apr 14, 2023Sold$190,000$158Realcomp II
Feb 23, 2023Contingent$204,500$171MichRIC
Feb 1, 2023Price Change$204,500$171MichRIC
Jan 13, 2023Price Change$209,900$175MichRIC
Dec 8, 2022Price Change$214,900$179MichRIC
Nov 17, 2022Listed For Sale$229,900$192MichRIC
Aug 27, 2019Sold$142,000$118Public Record
Jul 18, 2019Listed For Sale$139,000$116Compass Realty Services
Jan 17, 2013Sold$29,000$24Public Record
Jun 6, 2012Sold$70,531$59Public Record
Nov 26, 2007Sold$31,654$26Public Record
Jan 9, 2007Sold$70,283$59Public Record
Jun 2, 2005Sold$70,000$58Public Record
Price Change$269,000
Apr 6, 2026•$224/sqft•MichRIC
Listed For Sale$274,000
Mar 3, 2026•$229/sqft•MichRIC
Listing Removed$2,050
Sep 20, 2025•$2/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Price Change$2,050
Sep 1, 2025•$2/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listing Removed$279,000
Aug 31, 2025•$233/sqft•MichRIC
Listed For Rent$1,850
Aug 31, 2025•$2/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Price Change$279,000
Aug 9, 2025•$233/sqft•MichRIC
Listed For Sale$285,000
Jul 9, 2025•$238/sqft•MichRIC
Listing Removed$265,000
Jul 1, 2025•$221/sqft•MichRIC
Listed For Sale$265,000
May 13, 2025•$221/sqft•MichRIC
Listing Removed$265,000
Apr 21, 2025•$221/sqft•MichRIC
Listed For Sale$265,000
Apr 2, 2025•$221/sqft•MichRIC
Listing Removed$2,100
Oct 10, 2024•$2/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Price Change$2,100
Oct 8, 2024•$2/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent$2,300
Oct 6, 2024•$2/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listing Removed$255,000
Aug 7, 2024•$213/sqft•MichRIC
Listed For Sale$265,000
Jul 22, 2024•$221/sqft•MichRIC
Sold$190,000
Apr 14, 2023•$158/sqft•Realcomp II
Contingent$204,500
Feb 23, 2023•$171/sqft•MichRIC
Price Change$204,500
Feb 1, 2023•$171/sqft•MichRIC
Price Change$209,900
Jan 13, 2023•$175/sqft•MichRIC
Price Change$214,900
Dec 8, 2022•$179/sqft•MichRIC
Listed For Sale$229,900
Nov 17, 2022•$192/sqft•MichRIC
Sold$142,000
Aug 27, 2019•$118/sqft•Public Record
Listed For Sale$139,000
Jul 18, 2019•$116/sqft•Compass Realty Services
Sold$29,000
Jan 17, 2013•$24/sqft•Public Record
Sold$70,531
Jun 6, 2012•$59/sqft•Public Record
Sold$31,654
Nov 26, 2007•$26/sqft•Public Record
Sold$70,283
Jan 9, 2007•$59/sqft•Public Record
Sold$70,000
Jun 2, 2005•$58/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
19 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 8, 2025$4,662$104,700
Apr 8, 2024—$89,900
Apr 8, 2021$1,715$55,800
Apr 8, 2020$1,715$54,500
Apr 8, 2019$1,663$50,600
Apr 8, 2018—$38,800
Apr 8, 2017$1,630$35,400
Apr 8, 2016$1,630$30,800
Apr 8, 2015$1,630$30,800
Apr 8, 2013$1,553$28,400
Apr 8, 2011—$33,300
Apr 8, 2010—$35,700
Apr 8, 2009—$39,000
Apr 8, 2007—$36,200
Apr 8, 2006—$36,398
Apr 8, 2005—$35,100
Apr 8, 2004—$18,267
Apr 8, 2002—$17,199
Apr 8, 2001—$16,666
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Grand Rapids, MI • Kent County
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