426 Lafayette Avenue Se, City Of Grand Rapids, MI 49503

• 5 beds |
• 5 baths |
• 4,218 sqft

Property Description

This property is a true real estate unicorn because it is a completely updated, turn-key masterpiece nestled right in the heart of Grand Rapids' historic Heritage Hill, blending 1890s charm with zero of the usual nineteenth-century headaches. It is practically unheard of to find a historic home with four finished floors that was taken down to the studs and meticulously reborn with all updated wiring, plumbing, and high-efficiency mechanicals and hvac, saving you the absolute joy of discovering antique pipes that leak behind old walls. Built originally for a local perfume magnate, this five-bedroom, five-bathroom estate is the most compelling resurrection story in the city. Today, it offers an exceptionally open floor plan tailored for modern entertaining, elegantly partitioned by two sets of pocket doors. Your guests will marvel at the soaring, ornate 1890s staircase before gravitating toward the chef's kitchen, boasting top-tier granite countertops, a custom hood vent, and an oversized center island with snackbar. A stylish butler's pantry with a beverage fridge and sleek quartz counters ensures your entertaining flows effortlessly. When you are done hosting, retreat to the main-floor primary suite featuring a lavish jetted tub and custom tiled shower, or escape to the breathtaking upper-level suite. This secondary, two-story sanctuary feels like a private penthouse, complete with soaring ceilings, exposed beams, a kitchenette, twin built-in closets, and loads of daylight radiating the spaces. The second story of the home also has a secluded office at the end of the hall with french doors, a built-in desk, and plenty of space for visitors. Every inch of the home showcases unparalleled craftsmanship, from the glowing three-quarter-inch hardwood and upper-level birch flooring to the customized travertine tile work. The lower level features a striking epoxy-finished stone floor, highlighting the home's original foundation in a sophisticated, waterproofed man cave setting. You will also appreciate the rare convenien

Listing Status:

Active

Data Last Updated:

August 20, 2026 at 2:42PM

Listing Office:

Icon Realty Group LLC : 6162162000

Listing Agent:

Darrell DeWard : 6165361524

MLS ID:

65026038194

Interior

• Appliances: DryerRefrigeratorRangeWasher
• Laundry: Main levelUpper level
• Basement: FinishedFull
• Flooring: OtherTileWood
• A/C: Central air
• Heating: Forced airNatural gas
• Fireplace: Living roomFireplaceFireplaces: 1

Exterior

• General: Garden
• Style: Victorian
• Other Structures: CoveredPorch
• Parking: ConcreteDetachedGarage faces front

Construction

• General: Wood sidingBasement

Location

• Originating MLS: Greater Regional Alliance of REALTORS
• School District: Grand rapids
• County: Kent

Lot

• Zoning: S 4/5 OF LOT 19 BLK 2 & N 25.46 FT OF LOT 18 BLK 2* J PENNEY S ADDITION* BEING PART OF E 1/2 OF NW 1/4 SEC 31-7-11411431128006

Utilities

• Utilities: Natural gas connected
• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public sewer

Financial

• Source: Greater Regional Alliance of REALTORS