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1860 Boston St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506

4beds
2baths
2,030sqft
$400,000
$197price/sqft
$2,748/moest. monthly cost
$109,920/yrincome needed

About This Home

Step inside this charming home filled with warmth and space for everyone! The main floor offers a large kitchen perfect for cooking and entertaining, a bright dining area, and a comfortable living room with a cozy fireplace. You'll also find a family room, a convenient main-floor bedroom, a full bath, and a laundry room—all designed for easy everyday living. Upstairs, three spacious bedrooms provide plenty of room to relax, including one with a walk-in closet and another full bath. The partially finished basement adds even more versatility, offering space for a rec room, den, or non-conforming bedroom—perfect for guests or hobbies. Ideally located near East Grand Rapids, just minutes from Breton Village, restaurants, and Fresh Thyme Market, this home combines comfort, convenience, and charm in a wonderful neighborhood setting. Many recent updates include: roof, a/c, paint, flooring upstairs, insulation.

Getting Around

51
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
32
TransitSome Transit
51
BikeBikeable

Schools

4/10
2/10
Alger Middle SchoolGrades 6-81.5 mi
5/10
Ottawa Hills High SchoolGrades 9-120.7 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1961

Materials

  • Construction materials: Stone,Wood Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Range,Refrigerator
  • Laundry features: Main Level

Basement

  • Basement: Partial

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • Main level bedrooms: 1

Features

  • Ceiling Fan(s),Eat-in Kitchen
  • Window features: Bay/Bow
  • Flooring: Carpet,Ceramic Tile,Wood
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Living Room
  • Finished area below ground: 197

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,833
  • Total interior livable area: 2,030 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 411804327011
  • Zoning description: Residential

Features

  • Stories: 2

Lot

  • Lot size: 6,969 sqft
  • Features: Corner Lot,Sidewalk
  • Lot size dimensions: 65 x 108

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Attached
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2

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
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Heat Wave
Strong Wind
Tornado
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters in Kent County and Michigan

Flood
Severe Ice Storm
Severe Storm
Tornado
Winter Storm

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,022$24,264
Home Insurance *$155$1,860
Property Taxes $350$4,200
Electricity $221$2,657
Total$2,748$32,976
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$94,217/yr
40% on housing$82,440/yr
45% on housing$73,280/yr

Michigan FAIR Plan Programs

Michigan Basic Property Insurance Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 15,981Commercial: 293
Total Premiums$13.85M
Total Exposure$2.60B

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 9.6%
9.6%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.9%
3.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 3.1%
3.1%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$197This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 49506$261
Kent County$197

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 49506$233
Kent County$201

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

DateEventPrice
2026-05-02Listed for sale$425,000
2026-04-02Pending sale$425,000
2025-11-25Price change$425,000
2025-10-15Listed for sale$460,000
2022-05-18Listing removed--
2021-11-09Pending sale$254,900
2021-11-05Price change$254,900
2021-10-23Price change$259,900
2021-10-11Listed for sale$270,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentBrian K McDonald
BrokerageRE/MAX Executive

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