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3435 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546

4beds
3baths
2,500sqft
$844,900
$338price/sqft
$5,314/moest. monthly cost
$212,560/yrincome needed

About This Home

In the heart of the Forest Hills school district, this rare lot offers the chance to build with Buffum Homes. The proposed Amtrak plan is featured in the listing, giving a great starting point for what this site can accommodate, yet buyers are welcome to tailor the design or explore other Buffum Homes plans to better match their lifestyle. The Amtrak showcases about 2,500 square feet with an open main level, a spacious kitchen with an oversized island, a walk in pantry, and a dining area filled with natural light. The living room centers around a fireplace with optional built ins, creating a warm focal point and a layout that feels thoughtful and inviting. A main floor office or flex room, mudroom, and half bath make everyday living smooth and comfortable. The upper level features a generous primary suite with a walk in closet and private bath, along with additional bedrooms, a full bath, and convenient upstairs laundry. The lower level can be finished for added living space or an extra bedroom depending on preferred use. Built by award winning custom builder Buffum Homes, this proposed build gives you the freedom to select finishes and design a clean, timeless home in one of West Michigan's most desirable school districts.

Getting Around

2
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitNo Nearby Transit
9
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

9/10
Collins Elementary SchoolGrades PK-41.2 mi
10/10
9/10
Northern High SchoolGrades 9-121.7 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: New Construction
  • New construction: Yes
  • Year built: 2025

Materials

  • Roof: Asphalt,Composition
  • Construction materials: Stone,Vinyl Siding

Other

  • Builder name: Buffum Homes

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Craftsman,Farmhouse,Traditional
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Oven,Range,Refrigerator
  • Laundry features: Gas Dryer Hookup,Laundry Room,Main Level,Sink,Washer Hookup

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Daylight

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Center Island,Pantry
  • Window features: Low-Emissivity Windows,Screens
  • Flooring: Carpet,Engineered Hardwood,Tile,Vinyl
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Gas Log,Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 0

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air
  • Cooling features: Central Air,SEER 13 or Greater

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,500
  • Total interior livable area: 2,500 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 411426179006
  • Zoning description: Res

Features

  • Stories: 2

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.28 Acres
  • Features: Wooded
  • Lot size dimensions: 80 x 140

Parking

  • Total spaces: 3
  • Parking features: Garage Faces Front,Attached,Garage Door Opener
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 3
  • Covered spaces: 3

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
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Strong Wind
Tornado
Winter Weather
Cold Wave
Heat Wave

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 $4,272$51,264
Home Insurance *$249$2,988
Property Taxes $521$6,252
Electricity $272$3,272
Total$5,314$63,768
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$182,194/yr
40% on housing$159,420/yr
45% on housing$141,706/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

$338This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 49546$253
Kent County$197

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 49546$211
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
2025-12-02Listed for sale$844,900
2025-10-30Sold$90,000

New Construction

AgentNorm Buffum
BrokerageBellabay Realty LLC

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