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2480 Burton Woods Court SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

$699,900

With privacy, charm, and convenience, the opportunity to own a property like this rarely comes along. This mid-century inspired walkout ranch offers rare park-like seclusion while remaining just minutes from the best of Cascade and Ada. A short walk down your freshly paved private drive leads to the 85-acre Burton… Read More Park with its extensive trails, and the home is situated in the highly sought-after Forest Hills Central School District. The open-concept main floor living area offers vaulted and beamed ceilings, rich hardwood floors, and walls of windows that fill the space with natural light and breathtaking views of the private, wooded landscape. The spacious living room flows into the dining area, highlighted by a dramatic floor-to-ceiling sandstone brick accent wall. Just off the dining room, a large main deck connects to a beautiful wraparound deck spanning the full width of the home--creating the perfect private outdoor entertaining space. The warm and inviting kitchen was completely remodeled in 2015 and includes granite countertops, glass subway tile, abundant cabinet and counter space, and newer stainless steel appliances. The conveniently located entry from the garage offers generous additional storage, large laundry area, and a second full bathroom. The primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with ample closet space, an oversized private bath complete with soaking tub, a tiled glass-door shower, built-in makeup vanity, and extensive cabinetry. A second spacious bedroom with direct access to the wraparound deck through a sliding glass door completes the main level. The walkout lower level extends the living space with a cozy family room highlighted by a full sandstone brick wall, wood-burning fireplace with extended hearth. Adjacent to the family room is a versatile flex space with built-in shelving that is perfect for a study or gaming area. Sliding doors lead to the covered patio with more amazing views of your private retreat, and includes a newer hot tub, which can remain or be removed. This level also includes two additional bedrooms (one currently used as a home office), a third full bathroom, and a large utility/craft room with sink and generous storage. The over-sized two-stall garage is fully insulated and heated, offering built-in storage closets, a workbench with sink, and built-in cabinetry. The entire home is in impeccable condition with numerous recent updates, including the furnace/AC, electrical panel, and a brand-new whole-house generator with hookup. Nestled on just under one acre, this home blends unique retro character with modern chic style. It has been meticulously maintained with numerous recent updates making it truly move-in ready. Please see attached sheet with some of the highlights. Read Less

Courtesy of Apex Realty Group, David P Kooistra.

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Jun 19, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

2,736

Lot Size

0.94 Acres

Year Built

1973

MLS Number

26030383

30 Days Snapshot Of 49546

$563k

-13%

(avg) sold price

-19%

homes sold

+12%

(avg) days on market

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Additional Details

Property Access

Road Frontage Type: "Private Road", Road Surface Type: "Paved"

Appliances & Equipment

Appliances: "Dishwasher", "Disposal", "Dryer", "Microwave", "Range", "Refrigerator", "Washer"

Basement

Basement: "Walk-Out Access"

Building

Architectural Style: "Ranch", Building Area Total: 1,536, Construction Materials: "Vinyl Siding", Living Area: 2,736, Year Built: 1973, 1 story

Cooling

Cooling Included, Cooling: "Central Air"

Fireplaces

Features: "Recreation Room", "Wood Burning", Building includes fireplace, 1 total fireplace

Garage

Attached Garage, Garage Included, 2 garage spaces

Heating

Heating: "Forced Air", Heating Included

Interior Features

Features: "Garage Door Opener", "Hot Tub Spa", "Eat-in Kitchen", "Pantry"

Laundry

Features: "Laundry Room", "Main Level", "Sink"

Lot

Features: "Wooded", "Rolling Hills", "Cul-De-Sac", 0.94 acres, Area: 0.94, Dimensions: 33x40x212x101x277x191, 40,946 square feet

Parking

Features: "Garage Faces Front", "Garage Door Opener", "Attached"

Property

Parcel Number: 411909401010, Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Roof

Roof: "Composition"

Sewer

Sewer: "Septic Tank"

Taxes

Annual Amount: $4,796, Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Utilities: "Natural Gas Connected", "Cable Connected", "High-Speed Internet", Water Source: "Well"

Windows

Features: "Replacement"

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