627 Watkins St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507
About This Home
Investment Opportunity with a Head Start! Here's your chance to add value in Grand Rapids! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a functional layout with room to make it your own. The first floor features a kitchen, family room, dining room, one bedroom, and a fully remodeled full bath -- already giving you a head start on renovations. Upstairs you'll find two additional bedrooms and a full bath, while the basement includes a finished office space, perfect for remote work or extra flex space. Priced to reflect the work still needed throughout the rest of the home, this property is a great fit for investors, rehabbers, or anyone looking to build sweat equity with solid bones to work with. Whether your plan is a full rehab for resale or adding to your rental portfolio, 627 Watkins St SE offers real upside for the right buyer. Conveniently located with easy access to major roads, shopping, and downtown Grand Rapids.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Some Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Materials
- Construction materials: Aluminum Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Laundry features: In Basement
Basement
- Basement: Full
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Features
- Finished area below ground: 0
Heating
- Heating features: Forced Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 840
- Total interior livable area: 840 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 411431430018
- Zoning description: RES
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Lot size: 3,484 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 50 x 66
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Kent County and Michigan
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,264 | $15,168 |
| Home Insurance * | $120 | $1,440 |
| Property Taxes | $410 | $4,920 |
| Electricity | $188 | $2,259 |
| Total | $1,982 | $23,784 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Michigan FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-06 | Listed for sale | $250,000 |
| 2017-09-06 | Sold | $47,500 |
| 2010-05-15 | Listing removed | $49,900 |
| 2010-04-10 | Listed for sale | $49,900 |
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