$695,000 for Sale

849 maxwell avenue, grand rapids, MI 49506

Beds 4 Baths 3 2,601 Sqft 0.25 Acres 1 of 12
Property Description
Welcome to your new home with Reeds Lake views in the most sought-after location in East Grand Rapids. Just steps from EGR High School, EGR Middle School, Reeds Lake Trail, EGR Library and Gaslight Village, this beautifully updated home on Maxwell Avenue offers approximately 2,600 square feet of living space with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, all situated on a rare and spacious large corner lot. Major updates include a new roof, gutters with leaf guards, and a tankless water heater installed in 2025, along with a new furnace and central air conditioning added in 2022. All flooring was redone in 2024 including the original hardwood floors that have been beautifully refinished and new carpet upstairs and in the basement. The property features a rare large lot in East Grand Rapids, providing exceptional space to play, entertain, or expand. A brand-new cement driveway offers parking for up to four cars. Enjoy year-round views of Reeds Lake from the second floor and seasonal lake views from the main level, filling the home with natural light and a peaceful atmosphere throughout the year. Two gas fireplaces in the living room areas offer a cozy atmosphere on cold winter days. An attached two-stall garage provides ample convenience, along with a large upstairs storage area. An adjoining mudroom provides organized storage for shoes, coats, and backpacks, keeping everyday clutter out of the main living spaces. The property is fully equipped with underground sprinklers covering the entire lot and a lush, professionally maintained lawn. Additional unfinished upstairs storage space offers flexibility and could be converted into a home office or an additional bedroom. Maxwell Avenue is known for its strong sense of community, highlighted by a large last-day-of-school block party, monthly gatherings and holiday celebrations. Kids will not get bored living on this block!
General Information
Sale Price: $695,000
Price/SqFt: $267
Status: Active
MLS#: 20261003455
City: grand rapids
Post Office: grand rapids
Schools: east grand rapids
County: Kent
Subdivision: masonic home add
Acres: 0.25
Lot Dimensions: 153x93
Bedrooms:4
Bathrooms:3   (3 full, 0 half)
House Size: 2,601 sq.ft.
Acreage: 0.25 est.
Year Built: 1941
Property Type: Single Family
Style: Cape Cod
Features & Room Sizes
Bedroom:  20 X 15
Bedroom:  11 X 12
Bedroom:  12 X 12
Bedroom - Primary:  19 X 15
Bath - Full:  8 X 8
Bath - Full:  11 X 8
Bath - Primary:  10 X 8
Dining Room:  13 X 12
Kitchen:  11 X 12
Laundry Area/Room:  9 X 11
Living Room:  15 X 15
Other:  21 X 19
Paved Road:  Paved
Garage:  2 Car
Garage Description:  Side Entrance,Attached
Construction:  Brick
Exterior:  Brick
Exterior Misc:  Fenced
Fireplaces:  1
Fireplace Description:  Gas
Basement:  Yes
Basement Description:  Partially Finished
Foundation :  Basement
Appliances:  Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Free-Standing Freezer,Free-Standing Gas Range,Free-Standing Refrigerator,Microwave,Washer
Cooling:  Central Air
Heating:  Forced Air
Fuel:  Electric,Natural Gas
Waste:  Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
Watersource:  Public (Municipal)
Tax, Fees & Legal
Home warranty:  No
Est. Summer Taxes:  $12,942
Est. Winter Taxes:  $0
Legal Description:  LOT 70 EX S 2 FT * MASONIC HOME ADD


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This Home located at
849 maxwell avenue, grand rapids MI 49506
is currently for sale priced at $695,000 and was listed on January, 16, 2026 and has been on the market for 1 days.

849 maxwell avenue has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and approximately 2,601 square feet. This home is in the east grand rapids school district and has a lot size of 153x93 with 0.25 acres and was built in 1941. 849 maxwell avenue is in the 49506 ZIP Code area of grand rapids.

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