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$2,665 / Month

1261 Union St

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Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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  • Bedrooms

    4

  • Bathrooms

    1.5

  • Square Feet

    1,470 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Jul 24

1261 Union St
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About This Home

$3,997 deposit, Available Jul 24

NOW with Central Air! Welcome home to this charming 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath home in a desirable NE Grand Rapids neighborhood. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown, shopping, restaurants, and major highways, you'll enjoy both comfort and convenience. The main floor features an open-concept living and dining area, a spacious kitchen with plenty of room to cook, a full bathroom, a large main-floor bedroom with access to the back deck, and a conveniently located laundry room. Upstairs offers three generously sized bedrooms and an additional half bath, providing plenty of space for family, roommates, or a home office. Outside, relax on the covered front porch, enjoy the large backyard, and take advantage of off-street parking and a spacious storage shed. Included in Rent: Water & sewer Trash service Optional Service: Snow removal & lawn care: $100/month Lease Terms: Security Deposit: 1.5x monthly rent (or deposit-free option through Obligo) Nonrefundable Cleaning Fee: $450 No application fee — just a $35 lease signing fee per adult 12-month lease Pet Policy: Pets welcome with owner approval Pet rent starting at $25/month (varies by size and type) $250 nonrefundable pet fee Schedule your showing today and see everything this spacious NE Grand Rapids home has to offer!

1261 Union St is a house located in Kent County and the 49503 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Grand Rapids Public Schools attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Move-In
      • Security Deposit - Refundable
        Charged per unit.
        $3,997.50

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
Neighborhood

Step into a true original Midwest neighborhood when you enter historic Heritage Hill. Houses and apartments for rent in Heritage Hill reflect the finest accomplishments of 19th- and 20th-century American architecture, and the Heritage Hill Association oversees the neighborhood's preservation and community togetherness efforts. Just minutes from Downtown Grand Rapids, Heritage Hill offers direct access to the city via the city bus, driving, or walking.

Grand Rapids Community College sits at the center of Heritage Hill, tucked among the vibrant streets that "This Old House" declared one of America's Best Neighborhoods in 2011. Within Heritage Hill, there’s a diverse mix of cuisine and nightlife options, culminating with the all-in-one B.O.B. complex less than a mile away.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Grand Rapids Community College
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Aquinas College
Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
Cornerstone University
Drive: 9 min 5.6 mi
Calvin College
Drive: 10 min 6.4 mi
1261 Union St is within 11 minutes or 0.6 mile from Grand Rapids Community College. It is also near Aquinas College and Cornerstone University.
Schools
Grand Rapids Montessori Public School
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
297 Students
Attendance Zone
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
498 Students
Attendance Zone
City High Middle School
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
970 Students
Attendance Zone
Innovation Central High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
420 Students
Attendance Zone
Ottawa Hills High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
398 Students
Attendance Zone
St. Andrew Elementary School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
113 Students
Nearby
Living Stones Academy
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
101 Students
Nearby
Catholic Central High School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
552 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

1261 Union St is near Gerald R Ford International, located 12.3 miles or 22 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Holland Amtrak Station
Drive: 36 min 27.6 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Gerald R Ford International
 Drive: 22 min 12.3 mi
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Walkability
80 / 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean? Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs. Transit measures access to public transportation. Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads. Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling. How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
76 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1261 Union St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
340-342 State St SE
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
Jefferson Ave SE
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
150-158 Fulton St E
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
1261 Union St has 3 shopping centers within 0.4 mile, which is about a 7-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
 Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium
 Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Grand Rapids Public Museum
 Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Highland Park
 Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
John Ball Zoo
 Drive: 4 min 2.2 mi
1261 Union St has 5 parks within 2.2 miles, including Grand Rapids Children's Museum, Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium, and Grand Rapids Public Museum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Mercy Health Saint Mary's
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
1261 Union St has 3 hospitals within 0.9 mile, the nearest is Mercy Health Saint Mary's which is 0.5 mile away and a 9 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Army Air Support
Drive: 64 min 55.4 mi
Fort Custer Military Reservation
Drive: 85 min 60.1 mi
Kellogg Airport Air Guard Station
Drive: 81 min 64.7 mi
1261 Union St has 3 military bases within 64.7 miles, the nearest is Army Air Support which is 55.4 miles away and a 64 minute drive.

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