25 Sheldon Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (MLS# 25060793)

25 Sheldon Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

$5,250,000

Property Type: Commercial Sale Square Footage: 48,211 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 28,270 Status: Active

Current Price: $5,250,000 List Date: 12/04/2025 Last Modified: 12/05/2025

Overview

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

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 tra ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 25060793

Location Property Info

County: Kent
Street #: 25
Street Name: Sheldon
Suffix: Avenue
Post Direction: SE
State: MI
Zip Code: 49503
Zip (4): 4295

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: Yes
# Fin Bldg Lvls: 5
Total # Bldgs: Yes
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
Taxable Value: 0
SEV: 0
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 0
Homestead %: 0
Spec Assessment & Type: No

Remarks Misc

Directions: One block south of Fulton on Sheldon

Additional Details

Total Parking Spaces: 20
Passenger Elevators: Yes

More Information

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: Sheldon and Weston
Property Sub-Type: Office
Area: Grand Rapids - G
Municipality: City of Grand Rapids

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 108.9
Prop Avail for Lease?: No
Current Bldg Use: YWCA

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: 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
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Street Type

Paved: Yes
Public: Yes

Property Use

Vacant/Owner-User: Yes

Utilities Attached

Cable Connected: Yes
Electricity Connected: Yes
Natural Gas Connected: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Water

Private Water: Yes

Uses

Institutional: Yes
Professional/Office: Yes
Recreation: Yes

Construction Type

Block: Yes

Exterior Material

Brick: Yes

Roofing

Rubber: Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas: Yes

Sale Conditions

None: Yes

Ownership

Other: Yes

Below Grade

Basement: Yes
Partial: Yes
Walk-Out Access: Yes

Heat Type

Heat Pump: Yes
Steam: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Business Includes

Real Estate: Yes

Additional Features

Fire Sprinkler: Yes
Multi User Facility: Yes

Foundation

Block: Yes
Concrete Perimeter: Yes

Util Avail at St

Storm Sewer: Yes

Driveway

Asphalt: Yes

Purchase Terms Avail

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Possession

Negotiable: Yes
Seller Rent Back: Yes

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

Listing Office: Keller Williams GR North

Listing Agent: Roger Ackerman

Last Updated: December - 05 - 2025

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