What major updates have been done at 842 Hall St SE in Grand Rapids?
842 Hall St SE, a five-bedroom, two-bath 1910 home in Grand Rapids' Southeast End listed at $254,914, has a new house roof (2026), a new garage roof (2025), updated heating (2025) and central air. That means the biggest, most expensive systems in an older home are already taken care of before you move in.
By Jason Veenstra, REALTOR® | Veenstra Team brokered by eXp Realty | November 3, 2026
Buying an older home can feel like a gamble. You fall in love with the hardwood floors and the front porch, and then the inspection report lands and the words "near end of life" show up next to the roof and the furnace.
Maybe you've been there already—or you've watched a friend use every dollar of savings on a down payment, only to face a five-figure repair in the first year. You want the character of an older house, but you don't want to inherit someone else's deferred maintenance.
That's why I wanted to write about this side of 842 Hall St SE. This house was built in 1910, but the items that usually keep buyers of older homes up at night have already been addressed.
The detached garage got its own new roof in 2025, so the outbuilding is covered too.
A 2026 roof on the house
The roof is the single item I see buyers worry about most on an older home, and for good reason—it protects everything else. The house roof here was replaced in 2026. For perspective, InterNACHI's life expectancy chart puts asphalt shingles at roughly 20 to 30 years depending on the type, so a roof this new is one you can plan around for a long time.
I wrote years ago about why a healthy roof matters so much, and it still holds: a newer roof usually means fewer surprises during the inspection.
The garage roof is done, too
It's easy to forget about the garage until it leaks. The detached garage got a new roof in 2025, so the outbuilding where you'll park, store bikes or keep tools is covered along with the house.
Heating updated in 2025, plus central air
In Michigan, heat isn't optional. The heating at 842 Hall was updated in 2025, and the home also has central air for the summer. ENERGY STAR suggests homeowners start thinking about replacing a furnace or boiler once it passes about 15 years old—so starting with heating that was updated last year puts you in a very different spot than starting with an aging system.
What's left is the fun part
With the big systems handled, the rest of the house is about living in it: hardwood floors, fresh paint, five bedrooms, a basement for storage, public water and sewer, and a range, refrigerator, washer and dryer that stay with the home. It sits on about 0.13 acres in the Southeast End neighborhood, in the Grand Rapids Public Schools district.
And because the house is in Kent County, eligible buyers may be able to use the $15,000 Old National Bank down payment grant I've written about in this post on the $15,000 gift. It was available as of October 2026—confirm current availability and eligibility with the lender.
You still want an inspection
New systems don't replace a good inspection. A 1910 home still deserves a careful look at things like plumbing, electrical, the foundation and the windows. My post on the biggest home inspection red flags walks through what I watch for. The difference here is that you start that process with the most expensive items already checked off.
Your Simple 3-Step Plan
Call or text me. We'll talk about your budget, the grant, and any questions about the updates.
Tour it. Walk the house, look at the roof and garage yourself, and see the heating and cooling equipment.
Move in. I'll guide you through the offer, inspection and closing so you can put your savings toward making the home yours instead of emergency repairs.
The risk in buying an older home is spending your first years paying for someone else's overdue repairs. The win is moving into a house with real character and a lot of the heavy lifting already behind it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is the roof at 842 Hall St SE?
The house roof was replaced in 2026, and the detached garage roof was replaced in 2025.
Does 842 Hall St SE have central air?
Yes. The home has central air, and the heating was updated in 2025.
Do I still need a home inspection if the roof and heating are new?
Yes. Updated systems lower the risk of big surprises, but an inspection still checks plumbing, electrical, the foundation and more—especially in a home built in 1910.
What neighborhood is 842 Hall St SE in?
It is in the Southeast End neighborhood of Grand Rapids, in the Grand Rapids Public Schools district.
Can I use a down payment grant for 842 Hall St SE?
Eligible buyers may be able to use Old National Bank’s $15,000 down payment grant for homes in Kent County. It was available as of October 2026; confirm details and eligibility directly with the lender.
Let's Talk
If you want the charm of an older Grand Rapids home without starting out behind on the big repairs, let's talk about 842 Hall St SE. And if you're weighing repairs versus credits on any home, my post on inspection repairs or a seller credit is a helpful read.
Schedule a 15-minute conversation or call/text me at 269-350-5514.
About Jason Veenstra
Jason Veenstra is a REALTOR® with the Veenstra Team, brokered by eXp Realty, serving buyers and sellers across Greater Kalamazoo and Southwest Michigan. Licensed since approximately 2010, Jason brings extensive local market experience and a family real estate tradition dating to the 1980s. He helps clients navigate existing-home purchases and sales, relocation, and new construction.
