- Open Living Area
- Charming Home
Welcome to this beautiful 2-story home in Grand Rapids! Featuring 3 spacious bedrooms and a full bath all conveniently located on the second floor. The main level offers a bright, open living area, perfect for entertaining. Close to parks, schools, and shopping. This charming home is move-in ready and waiting for you. Schedule your showing today! Buyer and representation to verify all information. New Survey by neighbor has shown additional space on west side of home. With city approval may possibly have space to add a driveway.
- MI
- Grand Rapids
- 49507
- 511 M.L.K. Jr Street
- MLS# 70408157
- Date Listed05/23/2024
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 1 Full baths, 1 Half baths
- Lot Size 0.04 acres (1,742 sq. ft)
- Sewer Public Sewer
- Property Type Single Family
- County Kent
- Year Built 1916
- Water Public
- Square Feet 1,296 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $161.27
Interior Features
- Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Exterior / Lot Features
- Roof -
- Lot Size Acres 0.04
- Lot Size SQFT 1,742.40
- Lot Features -
Directions
131 to MLK Jr St. Head East on MLK Jr St to property
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount $3,258
- Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Nearby Schools
Source: School Digger
Sherwood Global Studies Academy
Public • PK - 6 • Serves this home
6.44 mi
Distance
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
Public • 6 - 12 • Serves this home
1.03 mi
Distance
Grand Rapids Public Museum High School
Public • 9 - 9 • Serves this home
1.17 mi
Distance
Sherwood Global Studies Academy
Public • PK - 6 • Serves this home
6.44 mi
Distance
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
Public • 6 - 12 • Serves this home
1.03 mi
Distance
Southwest Middle/high - Academia Bilingue
Public • 7 - 10
1.76 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
2.13 mi
Distance
Grand Rapids Montessori Middle/high
Public • 7 - 12
2.16 mi
Distance
Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle School
Public • 6 - 8
2.77 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
3.1 mi
Distance
Grand Rapids Public Museum High School
Public • 9 - 9 • Serves this home
1.17 mi
Distance
Innovation Central High School
Public • 9 - 12
2.16 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
2.67 mi
Distance
Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Year | Total Assessments |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $81,800 |
| 2020 | $61,300 |
| 2019 | $65,200 |
| 2017 | $57,300 |
| 2016 | $49,400 |
| 2015 | $47,000 |
| 2014 | $45,900 |
| 2012 | $24,000 |
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 07/03/2024 | Sold | $209,000.00 |
| 06/05/2024 | Pending | $209,000.00 |
| 05/31/2024 | Active | $209,000.00 2.79% |
| 05/23/2024 | Active | $215,000.00 |
| Street Address | Beds | Baths | Sold Date | List Price | Valuation Date | Valuation Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 635 Paris Avenue SE | Listing | 5 | 2 | Oct 28, 2025 | $275,000 | Feb 23, 2024 | $379,875 |
| 642 Henry Avenue SE | Listing | 3 | 1 | Oct 08, 2025 | $114,900 | Feb 23, 2024 | $192,264 |
| 545 Hall Street SE | Listing | 2 | 1 | Nov 20, 2025 | $137,000 | Feb 23, 2024 | $135,032 |
| 545 Hall Street SE | Listing | 2 | 1 | Nov 20, 2025 | $137,000 | Feb 23, 2024 | $135,032 |
| 441 Delaware Street SE | Listing | 4 | 1 | Nov 07, 2025 | $149,900 | Feb 23, 2024 | $152,733 |
| 441 Delaware Street SE | Listing | 4 | 1 | Nov 07, 2025 | $149,900 | Feb 23, 2024 | $152,733 |
| 924 Cass Avenue SE | Listing | 4 | 2 | Oct 08, 2025 | $84,900 | Feb 23, 2024 | $202,710 |
| 550 Prospect Avenue SE | Listing | 4 | 3 | Nov 18, 2025 | $299,900 | Feb 23, 2024 | $421,473 |
| 441 Delaware Street | 4 | 1 | Nov 07, 2025 | $149,900 | Nov 26, 2025 | - |
| 543 Umatilla Street SE | Listing | 3 | 2 | Nov 20, 2025 | $189,000 | Feb 15, 2023 | $145,800 |
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,621 | 203,372 | 663,062 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 6,835 | 4,581 | 783 | 95 |
| People per Household | 3 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 32.5 | 35.1 | 37.3 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $43,293 | $53,247 | $65,203 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $17,899 | $27,464 | $33,457 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 93 | 102 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 15.6°F | 15.6°F | 15.6°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 82.3°F | 82.3°F | 82.3°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.13" | 37.13" | 37.13" | 38" |
83/100
Very Walkable
Walk Score ®
43/100
Some Transit
Transit Score ®
65/100
Bikable
Bike Score ®
Overview
Most errands can be accomplished on foot. A few nearby public transportation options. Some bike infrastructure.Transit Summary
10 nearby routes: 10 bus, 0 rail, 0 other
Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 53/100, Transit Score: 25/100, Bike Score: 49/100.
Property Change History
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Frequently Asked Questions for 511 M.L.K. Jr Street
Source: Realty.com
511 M.L.K. Jr Street, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 is a Single Family 1,296 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 41 photos available of this 3 bed, 2 bath house, listed at $209,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com
Realty.com has 41 photos of 511 M.L.K. Jr Street.
Our records indicate that 511 M.L.K. Jr Street was built in 1916.
The full address for this home is 511 M.L.K. Jr Street, Grand Rapids, MI 49507.
511 M.L.K. Jr Street has been listed on Realty.com since Thu May 23, 2024
Most errands can be accomplished on foot. A few nearby public transportation options. Some bike infrastructure.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 53/100, Transit Score: 25/100, Bike Score: 49/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 511 M.L.K. Jr Street. Sherwood Global Studies Academy (Grades: PK - 6), Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy (Grades: 6 - 12), Grand Rapids Public Museum High School (Grades: 9 - 9)
Listing provided courtesy of:
City2shore Real Estate Inc.
(tel: 616-662-9664)
Listing agent:
Keith Ykema
(tel: 616-218-9830)
(#584065)
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