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Live here, live well. The Fitzgerald’s unique and stylish condominium residences put the best of the city at your doorstep – arts, entertainment, and night life – while nestling you in an intimate and luxurious living space. Make your home in this 1915 classic colonial revival building that’s been carefully and considerately restored. Some of the many features you will find here are secure in-building parking, additional storage space, top of the line appliances, state of the art security system, and wireless internet. Many designer options and contemporary touches to express your individual style, or choose the white box option at a discounted price. Enjoy community space in the lavish wood-paneled library and lounge area, or retreat to the rooftop where you will find scenic walkways, fountains, gas grills, and a custom made spa. This unit offers a view of the veteran’s park. Too many other amenities to list. You can have it all, at The Fitzgerald!

27 Library St #702
Grand Rapids, MICHIGAN 49503

27 Library St 704
Grand Rapids, MICHIGAN 49503
Price: $169,900
1 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
754 Square Ft
Listing # 12007612
Area: Grand Rapids
City Name: Grand Rapids
County Name: Kent
Schools:
State: MICHIGAN
Sub Area: GrnRpd Corpt City
Subdivision: Grand Rapids
Type: Residential
Zip: 49503
Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms: 1
Partial Baths:
Square Ft: 754

Enjoy downtown luxury living at the Fitzgerald Residence! This condominium is a spacious two bedroom, two bathroom home with a great view of the historic library. The chef’s kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances opens to the living and eating areas, making it perfect for entertaining. The roomy owner’s suite has its own private bathroom. The Fitzgerald offers many amenities like a great workout room, a library and optional private parking.

27 Library St 601
Grand Rapids, MICHIGAN 49503
Price: $209,900
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
1110 Square Ft
Listing # 12002808
City Name: Grand Rapids
County Name: Kent
Schools:
State: MICHIGAN
Subdivision: Grand Rapids
Type: Residential
Zip: 49503
Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms: 2
Partial Baths:
Square Ft: 1110

List Price: $109,900
Condo/Coop
Listing #: 12006589
1 Bedroom
1 Full Bathroom
Grand Rapids School District
Kent County
Year Built: 1892
Age: 120
Lot Size: 0
Above Ground SqFt: 586
Total Finished SqFt: 586
Basement: Slab
Driveway: Paved
Subdivision: Grand Rapids
Air: Central Air
Heat: Heat Pump
Sewer: Public
Exterior: Brick
Pool: Out
Water Body: Grand River

Love the downtown condo lifestyle but worried your favorite pet won’t fit in?
Worry no more! There are numerous buildings downtown that are pet-friendly and
offer green space for them to play and run around in.

Most buildings do have pet restrictions though. These restrictions might include
breed type, size, weight, age and number of pets per unit. Most associations are also
strict on noise and making sure the building is enjoyable for all. If your pet likes to
bark, you might want to make sure it won’t disrupt your neighbors.

Here is a list of downtown housing that likes to see you and your pet!

38 Apartments
47 Lafayette
Avenue 23
Boardwalk Condos
CityView
The Fitzgerald
Fulton Flats
The Gallery Apartments
Hillmount
Monroe Terrace
Park Row
Peck Condos
Plaza Towers
Riverhouse
Union Square

Please note this is not a full list. If you would like to see what is available in these
buildings and others that allow pets, please contact me.

I work with a lot of first-time homebuyers who are eager to own their own home.
Before they can sign on the dotted line, there are some steps that need to happen to
confirm they will be successful homeowners. Below is a short guide to buying your
new home.

The first step is to speak with a mortgage lender if you will need a mortgage. If
you don’t have one, your Realtor can refer one to you. The lender will discuss your
current credit situation among other things to decipher whether or not you are
financially stable to hold your own mortgage.

Congratulations, you’ve been approved for a mortgage! Once you are approved, you
can start your buying search. Your Realtor will be able to narrow down your search
based on the criteria you are looking for. It is best to do research ahead of time
based on listing price, location, size and other important items to determine what is
best for you and your lifestyle.

Once you review the listings your Realtor sent you, you can pick which ones you’d
like to see in person. Some properties look very different in the pictures than they
do in person so if you are ‘on the fence’ about one, it might be worth looking at it just
to make sure.

After you look at available listings in person, you can either put an offer in on one
you like or continue looking. You certainly don’t have to decide in one day but if you
are worried the property will go quickly, discuss that with your Realtor.

Once you have put an offer in on a property, the fun starts! You and your Realtor
will negotiate with the seller and their Realtor to come to an agreement based
on purchase terms. These terms could include purchase price, possession time,
appliances, closing costs being included, personal items and more.

After negotiations come inspections and appraisals. Buyers have 10 days from
the date the contract is accepted to complete inspections and present any items
to be discussed. The buyer and seller must agree on these terms before moving
forward. If no agreement is met, the deal is dead. If an agreement is met, we move
forward! Appraisal comes next and this is ordered through the buyer’s lender. The
appraiser will determine the value of the home based on current condition and
comparable homes in the area. If appraisal comes back at or above purchase price,
you’re good to go (and hopefully you got some equity!), if it comes below purchase
price, the seller either has to sell it for that price or they can request the appraisal be
reviewed.

After appraisal is completed, you are on the home stretch to closing. Your lender
will require some time to review (also known as underwriting) the documents and prepare for closing. You will receive a ‘clear to close’ on the loan which means everything is set on the lender end and they are ready to transfer the property over to you. A closing date will be set and you will become the new homeowner!

In a perfect world, it would all be that easy. Sometimes items will come up that
might prevent the purchase from happening. Don’t panic! Your Realtor should be
someone you trust and who can help you through this process. If you are thinking
about buying a home, contact me and I can walk you through the steps it takes to
becoming a new homeowner.

In order to appreciate downtown, you have to know downtown.  There are 5 major corridors to the downtown area: Central, Heartside, West Fulton, Heritage Hill, and Midtown.

Central cooridor is where all the action happens. DeVos Performance Hall, City Headquarters and tons of local shops and boutiques can be found here, giving you endless options to entertain yourself, friends and family.  This is the prime location for living!  You are steps away from where everyone wants to be.  The Grand River also runs through dividing central downtown from the other sections.

Heartside is where the original Grand Rapids started.  Here you will find historic buildings with outstanding handcrafted detail and if you’re lucky, the person who did it!  This part of town carries major art galleries, trendy restaurants, St. Mary’s Healthcare and is quickly becoming a hot destination spot for locals and tourists alike. Also in Heartside is the infamous Van Andel Arena where the Grand Rapids Griffin’s hockey team plays and major acts come to perform such as Elton John, Lady Gaga, Carrie Underwood and more.

West Fulton is best known for its nature elements at the John Ball Park Zoo.  The Zoo is a large attraction with its exotic animals and fun events.  This is also a large residential community with families, students and long-time residents all in the same location.  West Fulton also bridges downtown to the start of NW Grand Rapids and is a desirable location for those who are looking to live downtown in a quiet neighborhood.

Heritage Hill is one of the oldest parts of Grand Rapid’s downtown area and also one of the most beautiful.  Here you can easily get lost in the beauty and splendor of the hundreds of well-restored mansions.  Large, breath-taking homes are just part of the charm of this neighborhood.  Quaint coffee and sandwich shops are easy to find here, and the walk ability is a large attraction for Heritage Hill residents. Walking your dog, meeting with up friends or taking a run is common practice here.

Midtown is a fast-growing community and is very popular with the medical field.  Home to brand-new, state-of-the-art facilities, Midtown is graced with the new name of ‘Medical Mile’ due to its cluster of world-renowned hospitals and medical offices.  Spectrum Hospitals is responsible for this growth and has recently opened or renovated new facilities such as the Helen Devos Children’s Hospital, Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion, Meijer Heart Center and Butterworth Hospital.  Michigan State Secchia Center has also opened on Medical Mile in addition to Grand Valley State University’s Cook-Devos Center for Health Sciences to help students get a better grasp on medical sciences.

So, which section speaks most to you?  There is a beautiful home waiting for you wherever you choose!