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
Last Updated: December - 05 - 2025
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