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

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 transform a historic downtown building into its next iconic chapter.

More Information MLS# 25060793

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: Sheldon and Weston Property Sub-Type: Office 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

General Property Info

New Construction: No Lot Dimensions: 145 x 230 x 85 x 84.5 x 60 x 145.5 Road Frontage: 145 Waterfront: No Total # Units: 1 Total # Bldgs: 1 # Fin Bldg Lvls: 5 Total SqFt: 48211 Property Use Type: Vacant/Owner-User School District: Grand Rapids Lot Measurement: Acres Lot Acres: 0.65 Lot Square Footage: 28270 Year Built: 1921 Full Baths: 10

Tax Info

Taxable Value: 0 SEV: 0 For Tax Year: 2025 Seller's Annual Property Tax: 0 Tax Year: 2025 Homestead %: 0 Spec Assessment & Type: 0 Zoning: TN-CC Tax ID #: 41-14-30-301-007

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 Legal: 411430301007 LOTS 2, 3 & 6 BLK 16 ALSO E 6 INCHES OF N 60 FT OF LOT 7 BLK 16 ALSO S 85 FT OF LOT 7 BLK 16 ALSO S 85 FT

Additional Details

Total Parking Spaces: 20 Passenger Elevators: 1

Street Type

Paved: 1 Public: 1

Property Use

Vacant/Owner-User: 1

Utilities Attached

Cable Connected: 1 Electricity Connected: 1 Natural Gas Connected: 1

Sewer

Public Sewer: 1

Water

Private Water: 1

Uses

Institutional: 1 Professional/Office: 1 Recreation: 1

Construction Type

Block: 1

Exterior Material

Brick: 1

Roofing

Rubber: 1

Heat Source

Natural Gas: 1

Sale Conditions

None: 1

Ownership

Other: 1

Below Grade

Basement: 1 Partial: 1 Walk-Out Access: 1

Heat Type

Heat Pump: 1 Steam: 1

Air Conditioning

Central Air: 1

Business Includes

Real Estate: 1

Additional Features

Fire Sprinkler: 1 Multi User Facility: 1

Foundation

Block: 1 Concrete Perimeter: 1

Util Avail at St

Storm Sewer: 1

Driveway

Asphalt: 1

Purchase Terms Avail

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Possession

Negotiable: 1 Seller Rent Back: 1

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

Remarks Misc

Directions: One block south of Fulton on Sheldon

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 (Main)
Listing Agent: Roger Ackerman
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Last Updated: December - 05 - 2025
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