04/29/2026
Just Listed! It is my pleasure to bring this classic home in East Grand Rapids to market.
You may remember the when it last hit the market about a year ago- it was designed and renovated by interior designer Sarah Sherman Samuel, not as a spec flip, but as a personal project that married its classic storybook character with modern aesthetics and function. It found a buyer quickly, and that buyer planned it to be their forever home.
Over the course of the past year, they spent accordingly- investing over $130,000 into the property, layering pride of ownership onto an already outstanding base. Their circumstances changed, making this special property now available just a year later- and at an even better value than it was the first time.
Recent updates include all new landscaping, underground sprinkling, a fully finished basement living room with private walk out- complete with millwork, lighting, and wired for sound; refinished hardwood floors on the main level; for peace of mind, asbestos was professionally removed in the basement along with all the old boiler pipes. Custom cabinetry was added in the laundry area, as well as glass block windows; the laundry tub was even reglazed.
Plans were also made to finish out the large attic into an expansive additional living space (full design plans are provided with the house).
Listed at $1,050,000.
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245 Briarwood Ave SE
East Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Anna Alvarez, REALTOR® | Design Specialist, GRI
Associate Broker at Five Star Real Estate
616.856.0506
