$5,250,000
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
MLS# 25060793
48211 sqft
1 / 40
Property Description
Positioned in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, 25 Sheldon SE presents an exceptional opportunity for developers, hotel operators, and hospitality groups seeking a landmark property with size, character, and prime walkability. Originally constructed in 1921 and renovated in 2016, this 48,211 SF building spans four stories plus a walkout lower level, offering a rare combination of historic architecture and modern upgrades. The building's versatile layout features a stunning historic ballroom, numerous offices, conference rooms, and a full basketball court—providing extraordinary adaptability for hospitality, entertainment, mixed-use redevelopment, or large-scale institutional use. Beyond hospitality, the property lends itself to nonprofit services, educational programming, wellness organizations, creative studios, and recreation-based users. With off-street parking included and a prominent, beautifully detailed entrance on Sheldon Avenue, the property offers unmatched
Details
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Location Property Info
County: Kent
Street #: 25
Street Name: Sheldon
Suffix: Avenue
Post Direction: SE
State: MI
Zip Code: 49503
Zip (4): 4295
Area: Grand Rapids - G
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
Current Price: $5,250,000
List Price: $5,250,000
Listing Date: 2025-12-04
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.65
Lot Square Footage: 28270
Lot Dimensions: 145 x 230 x 85 x 84.5 x 60 x 145.5
Year Built: 1921
Road Frontage: 145
Total # Units: 1
# Fin Bldg Lvls: 5
Total # Bldgs: 1
Total SqFt: 48211
Property Use Type: Vacant/Owner-User
Full Baths: 10
Waterfront: No
School District: Grand Rapids
Tax Info
Tax ID #: 41-14-30-301-007
For Tax Year: 2025
Tax Year: 2025
Zoning: TN-CC
Remarks Misc
Directions: One block south of Fulton on Sheldon
Additional Details
Total Parking Spaces: 20
Passenger Elevators: 1
Property Features
Property Use: Vacant/Owner-User
Uses: Institutional; Professional/Office; Recreation
Ownership: Other
Business Includes: Real Estate
Construction Type: Block
Exterior Material: Brick
Roofing: Rubber
Foundation: Block; Concrete Perimeter
Below Grade: Basement; Partial; Walk-Out Access
Additional Features: Fire Sprinkler; Multi User Facility
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Private Water
Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected
Util Avail at St: Storm Sewer
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Heat Pump; Steam
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Driveway: Asphalt
Street Type: Paved; Public
Purchase Terms Avail: Cash; Conventional
Sale Conditions: None
Possession: Negotiable; Seller Rent Back
Supplements
visibility and accessibility.
Located just off the Division and Fulton corridors and within minutes of Corewell Health, Trinity Health, Van Andel Arena, the Amway Grand Plaza, and the Acrisure Amphitheatre, this site places future users at the center of Grand Rapids' cultural, medical, and entertainment district.
A one-of-a-kind opportunity to transform a historic downtown building into its next iconic chapter.
Listing Office: Keller Williams GR North (Main)
Listing Agent: Roger Ackerman
Last Updated: December - 05 - 2025
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