Charming Brick Cape Cod with Backyard Oasis on a Double Corner Lot! Welcome to this beautifully updated brick home offering approximately 1,450 square feet above grade, plus a finished lower level, all situated on a spacious double corner lot. This move-in-ready home combines timeless character with thoughtful updates and an incredible outdoor retreat. Step inside to find refinished hardwood floors, a beautifully remodeled kitchen, and two completely updated bathrooms. Two fireplaces, creating the perfect atmosphere for relaxing or entertaining. The outside truly shines. The private, fully fenced backyard is your own personal oasis, featuring a stunning in-ground salt water swimming pool with a brand-new liner installed in September 2025. The landscaped yard is filled with carefully selected perennials designed to provide colorful blooms all summer long, creating a picturesque setting from spring through fall. Whether you're hosting pool parties, enjoying quiet evenings, or gardening, this backyard is sure to impress. Additional highlights include a newer two-stall detached garage, upgraded with a 200-amp electrical service and new electrical panel at the time of construction, providing plenty of power for today's needs. The home also features a 35-year shingle roof, offering long-term peace of mind. Furnace and AC Unit are only about 6 months old. Quartz counter tops in kitchen and newer appliances. With its desirable brick exterior, extensive updates, exceptional outdoor living space, and sought-after double corner lot, this is a home that checks all the boxes. Homes like this don't come along often—schedule your private showing today before it's gone!
Alger Heights, located between Garfield Park and the Boston Square area, is a residential and commercial Grand Rapids neighborhood with brick Tudors and a walkable business strip. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Eastern Ave SE and Alger St SE intersection, where corner storefronts, cafes, and small services keep the sidewalks active. The Old Goat anchors the dining scene, while The Alger Heights Community Center and the historic Alger Theatre signpost local culture. Tree-lined blocks mix early-20th-century homes with tidy bungalows and small apartment buildings. Garfield Park’s trails and open lawns shape daily routines. A steady rhythm of local errands and evening meetups defines the atmosphere.
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Offer insights
857 Merritt St SE · $349,900
$353K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $353K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
26 days
The average home goes pending in 7 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.5%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Garage door opener
Eat-in kitchen
Fireplace
Total of 7 rooms
Bedrooms
Multiple bedrooms (includes Bedroom 2 and Bedroom 3)
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Range
Refrigerator
Eat-in kitchen layout
Laundry & utility
Natural gas water heater
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Has cooling
Exterior features
Outdoor above-ground pool
Corner lot with sidewalk
Paved road access
Home design
Cape Cod / Traditional style
Single-family residence
Residential property
Parking
Detached garage
2 garage spaces (detached)
Construction
Brick construction
Composition roof
Built in 1948
Full basement
Utilities
Public water
Natural gas connected
Cable connected
Electricity and solar
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Charming Brick Cape Cod with Backyard Oasis on a Double Corner Lot! Welcome to this beautifully updated brick home offering approximately 1,450 square feet above grade, plus a finished lower level, all situated on a spacious double corner lot. This move-in-ready home combines timeless character with thoughtful updates and an incredible outdoor retreat. Step inside to find refinished hardwood floors, a beautifully remodeled kitchen, and two completely updated bathrooms. Two fireplaces, creating the perfect atmosphere for relaxing or entertaining. The outside truly shines. The private, fully fenced backyard is your own personal oasis, featuring a stunning in-ground salt water swimming pool with a brand-new liner installed in September 2025. The landscaped yard is filled with carefully selected perennials designed to provide colorful blooms all summer long, creating a picturesque setting from spring through fall. Whether you're hosting pool parties, enjoying quiet evenings, or gardening, this backyard is sure to impress. Additional highlights include a newer two-stall detached garage, upgraded with a 200-amp electrical service and new electrical panel at the time of construction, providing plenty of power for today's needs. The home also features a 35-year shingle roof, offering long-term peace of mind. Furnace and AC Unit are only about 6 months old. Quartz counter tops in kitchen and newer appliances. With its desirable brick exterior, extensive updates, exceptional outdoor living space, and sought-after double corner lot, this is a home that checks all the boxes. Homes like this don't come along often???schedule your private showing today before it's gone!
SW Michigan MLS #26041395
Sep 2, 2026
Pending
—
Aug 17, 2026
Price Changed
$349,900
$185/sq ft
Aug 7, 2026
Listed
$359,900
$190/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #70551059
Sep 2, 2026
Pending
—
Aug 17, 2026
Price Changed
$349,900
$185/sq ft
Aug 7, 2026
Listed
$359,900
$190/sq ft
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Charming Brick Cape Cod with Backyard Oasis on a Double Corner Lot! Welcome to this beautifully updated brick home offering approximately 1,450 square feet above grade, plus a finished lower level, all situated on a spacious double corner lot. This move-in-ready home combines timeless character with thoughtful updates and an incredible outdoor retreat. Step inside to find refinished hardwood floors, a beautifully remodeled kitchen, and two completely updated bathrooms. Two fireplaces, creating the perfect atmosphere for relaxing or entertaining. The outside truly shines. The private, fully fenced backyard is your own personal oasis, featuring a stunning in-ground salt water swimming pool with a brand-new liner installed in September 2025. The landscaped yard is filled with carefully selected perennials designed to provide colorful blooms all summer long, creating a picturesque setting from spring through fall.
SW Michigan MLS #3324735
Aug 26, 1996
Sold
$73,000
$39/sq ft
Mar 29, 1996
Listed
$74,900
$40/sq ft
REALCOMP #65003324735
Aug 26, 1996
Sold
$73,000
$39/sq ft
Mar 29, 1996
Listed
$74,900
$40/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #3199610
Aug 3, 1989
Listed
$61,900
$33/sq ft
REALCOMP #65003199610
Aug 3, 1989
Listed
$61,900
$33/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,958 (+2.4%)
2024
$1,912 (+4.4%)
2023
$1,831 (+5.6%)
2022
$1,734 (+2.3%)
2021
$1,695 (−1.4%)
2020
$1,719 (+1.3%)
2019
$1,697 (+3.6%)
2018
$1,639 (+4.6%)
2017
$1,566 (+6.1%)
2016
$1,477 (+7.6%)
2015
$1,373 (−8.8%)
2014
$1,505 (+5.5%)
2013
$1,427
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
81 ft.
Lot depth
125 ft.
Lot size
10,106 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,308
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,308
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kent County
APN
41-18-08-101-029
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
TN-LDR
Traditional Neighborhood-Low-Density Residential District
The TN-LDR District is intended to protect established development patterns, consisting predominantly of medium-low density residential development in the form of detached single-family houses and two-family dwellings sited on individual lots. Pockets of medium- to high-density residential development are generally found along transit routes, near to business districts and along major streets. The redevelopment of sites shall remain consistent with this pattern of development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure
Library
Golf related
Communications tower
Cemetery
Park & open space
Mar 27, 2015 • Final
Building permit - 1-2 family deck or pool
Install an inground pool.
Pool and hot tub
Feb 9, 2015 • Final
Electrical permit - 1-2 family
Work on a hot tub and pool.
Electrical
Pool and hot tub
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Grand Rapids, MI • 49507
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.2 hrs
6.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 857 Merritt St SE
$345,428
$4,472 under list price of $350K
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