842 Giddings Avenue
Grand Rapids, MI 49506

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Welcome to 842 Giddings! An exceptional Ottawa Hills home that perfectly balances timeless grandeur with warmth and comfort. Meticulously maintained and thoughtfully updated, this home showcases pride of ownership from the inviting front patio, complete with a charming Little Free Library, to the beautifully refinished light oak hardwood floors. Offering over 3,300 square feet of living space, the home features 6 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a 3 season room, sunroom, and finished lower level rec room, providing ample space for both everyday living and entertaining. Once inside, you're welcomed by an abundance of natural light that fills the freshly painted living room, complete with a gas fireplace, and with the formal dining room just off the foyer. The updated kitchen is both functional and stylish, featuring quartz countertops, a double oven, induction cooktop, range hood, dishwasher, and recently purchased refrigerator. A spacious island with seating creates a nice gathering space. Just off the kitchen, you'll find a recently updated half bath and private office with a garden door leading to the fully enclosed, large backyard. A standout feature of the main level is the versatile in-law suite. This space can serve as a main floor primary suite, guest quarters, or even a potential AirBnb opportunity! The area includes heated floors and a barrier-free bathroom and shower for added comfort and accessibility. Upstairs, you'll find 3 additional bedrooms along with a primary suite, which includes an adjoining smaller bedroom. Ideal for a nursery, home office or future walk-in closet. Additional highlights include installed mini-splits for efficient zoned climate control, a rare 3 stall detached garage, and recently installed solar panels for enhanced energy efficiency. Beyond the home itself, the location shines with its walkability to Pontiac Park, Ottawa Hills Library, Martin Luther King Jr. Park, and Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School - Iroquois Campus. 842 Giddings awaits its new stewards. Offering possession at close and including all appliances. One year home warranty provided. For a detailed list of updates, please refer to the attached documents. Experience the timelessness of 842 Giddings, a true gem in Ottawa Hills. Sellers reserve the right to set an offer deadline, and call for highest and best. Join us on 3/22/26 for an Open House from 1-3 PM.

Features

• Property Type: Single Family Home
• Sub Type: Single Family Home
• Listing Status: Active
• County/Area: Kent County
• Zip Code: 49506
• Year Built: 1928
• School District: Grand Rapids
• Sq.Ft.: 3,316 sq ft
• Total Rooms: 14
• Bedrooms: 6
• Full Baths: 3
• Half Baths: 1
• Basement: Crawl Space, Full, Yes
• Garage: 3 Car
• Fireplace: Gas Log, Living Room, 1
• Lot Size: 10411 sq ft lot
• Baths: 4
• Additional Items: Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Guest Quarters, Home Warranty, Ensuite, Basement Partially Finished
• Appliances: Refrigerator, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Washer, Double Oven
• Below Grade Finished Area: 286
• Building Area Total: 3030
• Construction Materials: Brick, Stucco
• Cooling: SEER 13 or Greater, Mini-Split
• Cross Street: MLK & Mackinaw
• Directions: Between MLK And Hall On The E. Side Of Giddings SE
• Driveway: Paved, Concrete
• Exterior Features: 3 Season Room, Scrn Porch
• Fencing: Fenced, Full
• Flooring: Wood, Tile
• Green Energy Effic: Energy Star Appliance(s), Energy Efficient Windows
• Green Energy Generation: Solar
• Green Feat Disc: Green Features & Sellers Disclosure
• Heat Source: Electric, Natural Gas
• Heat Type: Hot Water, Radiant, Mini-Split
• Heating: Hot Water, Radiant, In Floor Radiant Heat, Active Solar
• Home Warranty: Yes
• Homestead%: 100
• Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, In-Law Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen
• Kitchen Features: Center Island, Eating Area, Mud Room Access
• Landscape: Garden Area, Shrubs/Hedges
• Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink, Washer Hookup, In Basement
• Lot Features: Sidewalk
• Lot Size Area: 0.24
• Lot Size Square Feet: 10411
• Lot Size Units: Acres
• Main Full Baths: 1
• Main Half Baths: 1
• Main Level Bedrooms: 1
• Main Level Primary: Yes
• Main Level SQFT: 1820
• Main Type: Residential
• Mineral Rights: No
• Ownership: Private Owned
• Parcel Number: 41-14-32-430-004
• Parking Features: Paved, Concrete, Detached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front
• Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch, Covered, Enclosed, Screened
• Possession: Close Of Escrow
• Renewable Heat Cool: In Floor Radiant Heat, Solar Electricity, Active Solar
• Road Frontage: 80
• Road Surface Type: Paved
• Roof: Composition, Flat
• SEV: 380700
• Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
• Sewer: Public Sewer
• Street Type: Paved, Public
• Tax Annual Amount: 9244.4
• Tax Legal Description: LOT 6 & S 30 FT OF LOT 5* OTTAWA HILLS
• Tax Year: 2025
• Terms Available: Conventional, Cash, FHA, VA Loan
• Total Basement SQFT: 1220
• Total Baths Above Grade: 4
• Total Beds Above Grade: 6
• Township: City of Grand Rapids
• Upper Bedrooms: 5
• Upper Full Baths: 2
• Upper Level Square Feet: 1820
• Util Availat Street: High Speed Internet, Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Storm Sewer
• Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Storm Sewer
• Water Access: No
• Water Heater: Natural Gas
• Water Source: Public
• Window Features: Window Treatments, Low-Emissivity Windows, Screens, Storms
• Windows: Low-Emissivity Windows, Screens, Storms
• Zoning Description: Res