823 Alger St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507
About This Home
Adorable bungalow full of charm and opportunity! This well-maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath home features beautifully refinished hardwood floors, replacement windows, and a cozy fireplace that creates a warm, inviting living space. The spacious kitchen offers plenty of room for cooking, dining, and gathering, while the generously sized bedrooms provide comfort and flexibility. Enjoy your morning coffee or unwind in the enclosed sunroom overlooking the large backyard. A one-stall garage adds convenience, and the full unfinished basement offers endless potential to create additional living space and build instant equity. Whether you're a first-time buyer, downsizing, or looking for a home with room to grow, this charming property is ready to welcome you home!
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Some Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1941
Materials
- Roof: Composition
- Construction materials: Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Microwave,Range,Refrigerator
- Laundry features: In Basement
Basement
- Basement: Full
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s),Eat-in Kitchen
- Window features: Screens,Replacement
- Flooring: Tile,Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room,Other
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
Heating
- Heating features: Forced Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 870
- Total interior livable area: 870 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 411808155020
- Zoning description: Residential
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Lot size: 6,098 sqft
- Features: Sidewalk,Ground Cover
- Lot size dimensions: 45 x 139
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front,Detached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
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
- Strong Wind
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- 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 | $1,390 | $16,680 |
| Home Insurance * | $132 | $1,584 |
| Property Taxes | $240 | $2,880 |
| Electricity | $188 | $2,259 |
| Total | $1,950 | $23,400 |
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
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | Listed for sale | $275,000 |
| 2021-09-09 | Sold | $182,000 |
| 2021-03-22 | Sold | $160,000 |
| 2021-03-09 | Pending sale | $170,000 |
| 2021-03-04 | Listed for sale | $170,000 |
| 2019-07-10 | Sold | $145,000 |
| 2006-08-07 | Sold | $86,000 |
| 2004-07-29 | Sold | $85,000 |
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