Sold275d on marketHistoric · 97 yrs
918 Merritt St SE
Grand Rapids, MI, 49507 • Alger Heights • Kent County
$279,000
$222/sqft
3Beds
1Baths
1,255Sqft
0.12 acLot
1929Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1929 · 97 years of history
1-Car Garage
Detached · Garage Door Opener
Wood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
275 days on market
Established listing
$222/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1929 · Historic
Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath bungalow in the desirable Alger Heights neighborhood. Bursting with character, this home features beautiful original hardwood floors and eye-catching exposed wood beams. The kitchen has been tastefully updated with newer cabinets, a classic subway tile backsplash, and warm butcher block countertops. The main level includes two inviting bedrooms and a renovated full bathroom. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious third bedroom that could serve perfectly as a primary suite or flexible living space. Enjoy the fully fenced backyard—ideal for entertaining, gardening, or relaxing in privacy. The cozy three-season room extends your living space in spring, summer, and fall. Major updates include a new furnace and central air conditioning system installed in 2021. Roof replaced in 2023. This home is perfectly situated near local restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and shopping. Don't miss your chance to own a beautiful home in one of Grand Rapids' most beloved communities! Square footage to be verified by buyers.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights fully fenced backyard, spacious third bedroom, and butcher block countertops as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,750/month
Principal & Interest$1,378
Property Tax$279
Insurance$93
Down payment20% ($55,800)
3%50%
Est. 6.28% rate · 30yr fixed · $223,200 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1929
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking1 Garage space
Lot5,227 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1929
Stories2
Systems
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
RoofComposition
ConstructionVinyl Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDetached, Garage Door Opener
Garage1 spaces
BasementCrawl Space,Full
FencingFull
Lot5,227 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodAlger Heights
Annual tax$2,867
Parcel411808104007
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
9 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances
Dishwasher
Dryer
Oven
Range
Refrigerator
Washer
Flooring
Wood
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
Lower Level
Exterior Features
Parking
Detached
Garage Door Opener
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Lot Features
Level
Sidewalk
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market275
Est. value$281,900
Est. rent$1,672/mo
Tax rate1.09%
Price/sqft$222
On marketMay 16, 2025
PostedMay 16, 2025
Last sold$279,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedJul 7, 2025
Tour days6
Views9
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3 schools rated nearby
Location
Grand Rapids, MI, 49507
Price history
28 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jul 7, 2025Sold$279,000$222MichRIC
May 21, 2025Pending Sale$270,000$215MichRIC
May 16, 2025Listed For Sale$270,000$215MichRIC
Mar 28, 2022Sold$230,000$183Public Record
Feb 23, 2022Pending Sale$199,900$159MichRIC
Feb 17, 2022Listed For Sale$199,900$159MichRIC
Jun 16, 2017Sold$139,900$111Public Record
Apr 25, 2017Listed For Sale$139,900$111Revivify Properties
Jan 13, 2017Sold$54,000$43Public Record
Dec 3, 2016Price Change$64,900$52Ridge Realty Inc
Nov 30, 2016Price Change$84,900$68Ridge Realty Inc
Nov 27, 2016Price Change$79,900$64Ridge Realty Inc
Nov 7, 2016Price Change$84,900$68Ridge Realty Inc
Oct 31, 2016Price Change$89,000$71Ridge Realty Inc
Oct 28, 2016Price Change$89,900$72Ridge Realty Inc
Oct 11, 2016Price Change$99,900$80Ridge Realty Inc
Oct 7, 2016Price Change$94,900$76Ridge Realty Inc
Sep 30, 2016Price Change$99,900$80Ridge Realty Inc
Sep 20, 2016Price Change$104,900$84Ridge Realty Inc
Sep 12, 2016Listed For Sale$109,900$88Ridge Realty Inc
Jan 30, 2012Sold$19,250$15Agent Provided
Jan 17, 2012Price Change$45,900$37Reachoo LLC
Dec 22, 2011Price Change$19,250$15FIVE STAR REAL EST LAKESHORE
Dec 12, 2011Price Change$22,000$18FIVE STAR REAL EST LAKESHORE
Dec 9, 2011Listed For Sale$45,900$37Owner
Oct 26, 2011Listing Removed$22,000$18FIVE STAR REAL EST LAKESHORE
Nov 15, 2010Sold$81,435$65Public Record
Apr 23, 2003Sold$85,500$68Public Record
Sold$279,000
Jul 7, 2025•$222/sqft•MichRIC
Pending Sale$270,000
May 21, 2025•$215/sqft•MichRIC
Listed For Sale$270,000
May 16, 2025•$215/sqft•MichRIC
Sold$230,000
Mar 28, 2022•$183/sqft•Public Record
Pending Sale$199,900
Feb 23, 2022•$159/sqft•MichRIC
Listed For Sale$199,900
Feb 17, 2022•$159/sqft•MichRIC
Sold$139,900
Jun 16, 2017•$111/sqft•Public Record
Listed For Sale$139,900
Apr 25, 2017•$111/sqft•Revivify Properties
Sold$54,000
Jan 13, 2017•$43/sqft•Public Record
Price Change$64,900
Dec 3, 2016•$52/sqft•Ridge Realty Inc
Price Change$84,900
Nov 30, 2016•$68/sqft•Ridge Realty Inc
Price Change$79,900
Nov 27, 2016•$64/sqft•Ridge Realty Inc
Price Change$84,900
Nov 7, 2016•$68/sqft•Ridge Realty Inc
Price Change$89,000
Oct 31, 2016•$71/sqft•Ridge Realty Inc
Price Change$89,900
Oct 28, 2016•$72/sqft•Ridge Realty Inc
Price Change$99,900
Oct 11, 2016•$80/sqft•Ridge Realty Inc
Price Change$94,900
Oct 7, 2016•$76/sqft•Ridge Realty Inc
Price Change$99,900
Sep 30, 2016•$80/sqft•Ridge Realty Inc
Price Change$104,900
Sep 20, 2016•$84/sqft•Ridge Realty Inc
Listed For Sale$109,900
Sep 12, 2016•$88/sqft•Ridge Realty Inc
Sold$19,250
Jan 30, 2012•$15/sqft•Agent Provided
Price Change$45,900
Jan 17, 2012•$37/sqft•Reachoo LLC
Price Change$19,250
Dec 22, 2011•$15/sqft•FIVE STAR REAL EST LAKESHORE
Price Change$22,000
Dec 12, 2011•$18/sqft•FIVE STAR REAL EST LAKESHORE
Listed For Sale$45,900
Dec 9, 2011•$37/sqft•Owner
Listing Removed$22,000
Oct 26, 2011•$18/sqft•FIVE STAR REAL EST LAKESHORE
Sold$81,435
Nov 15, 2010•$65/sqft•Public Record
Sold$85,500
Apr 23, 2003•$68/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
19 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2025$2,868$118,200
Apr 9, 2024—$114,400
Apr 9, 2021$1,441$66,800
Apr 9, 2020$1,441$59,200
Apr 9, 2019$1,392$53,500
Apr 9, 2018—$40,000
Apr 9, 2017$1,679$34,900
Apr 9, 2016$1,679$31,300
Apr 9, 2015$1,679$31,300
Apr 9, 2013$1,600$35,700
Apr 9, 2011—$41,100
Apr 9, 2010—$41,200
Apr 9, 2009—$46,500
Apr 9, 2007—$54,100
Apr 9, 2006—$55,200
Apr 9, 2005—$54,000
Apr 9, 2004—$52,275
Apr 9, 2002—$36,666
Apr 9, 2001—$35,530
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Local context around this listing
Grand Rapids, MI • Kent County
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Nearby zip codes
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