Property Map
Street View
Courtesy of Keller Williams GR North (Main), Peter J Albertini.
Description
Brookby, formerly the Blodgett Estate and now part of Aquinas College, serves as the residence of the college president and a venue for distinguished guests. This historic 12,000 sq. ft. estate hosts weddings, graduation parties, recitals, and presentations with ease. The grand manor features 8 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, a stunning hall, two full kitchens, and sits on over 5 acres of lush, landscaped grounds with private lakefront access. Two additional buildings are included (see complete floor plans of manor & ground survey). Suggested uses include: private residence, senior living with inter-generational collab through Aquinas, B&B, event venue, or an additional building site. Any change of use is subject to approval by the City of EGR and must comply with all appl. zoning regulations. Buyers are responsible for verifying permitted uses under the current zoning designation with the City. Prospective buyers must provide proof of funds or a mortgage pre-qualification letter prior to scheduling a property tour. Brookby is a rare gem-rich in history, elegance, and endless potential. There’s so much to experience, it truly demands a grand tour.
Property Details and Features
Property Access
- Road Surface Type: “Paved”
Appliances & Equipment
- Appliances: “Dishwasher”, “Dryer”, “Microwave”, “Range”, “Refrigerator”, “Washer”
Basement
- Basement: “Full”
Bathrooms
- 7 full bathrooms
- 3 half bathrooms
- 10 total bathrooms
Bedrooms
- 8 total bedrooms
Building
- Architectural Style: “Historic”
- Building Area Total: 11,858
- Construction Materials: “Brick”
- Living Area: 11,858
- Year Built: 1929
- 2 stories
Exterior Features
- Features: “Balcony”
Fireplaces
- Features: “Bedroom”, “Den”, “Family Room”, “Formal Dining”, “Living Room”, “Primary Bedroom”, “Wood Burning”
- Building includes fireplace
- 8 total fireplaces
Garage
- Attached Garage
- Garage Included
- 3 garage spaces
Water Features
- Water Body Name: Fisk Lake
- Waterfront Features: “Lake”
- Waterfront Property
Heating
- Heating: “Hot Water”, “Radiant”, “Steam”
- Heating Included
Interior Features
- Features: “Elevator”, “Garage Door Opener”, “Guest Quarters”, “Wet Bar”, “Center Island”, “Eat-in Kitchen”, “Pantry”
Laundry
- Features: “Laundry Room”, “Upper Level”
Listing
- Listing Contract Date: 2025-04-03
- Listing Id: 25014741
- Listing Terms: “Cash”, “Conventional”
- Mls Status: Active
- Modification Timestamp: 2025-06-20 16:53:37
- On Market Date: 2025-04-11
- Standard Status: Active
- Status Change Timestamp: 2025-04-11 15:59:44
- 134 days on market
Location
- City: East Grand Rapids
- State Or Province: MI
- County Or Parish: Kent
- Postal Code: 49506
- MLS Area Major: Grand Rapids – G
- MLS Area Minor: Grand Rapids – G
Lot
- Features: “Corner Lot”, “Sidewalk”
- 5.59 acres
- Area: 5.59
- Dimensions: IRR: 523x379x643x518
- 243,500 square feet
Parking
- Features: “Garage Faces Side”, “Garage Door Opener”, “Attached”
Property
- Other Structures: “Guest House”
- Parcel Number: 41-14-28-376-021
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Roof
- Roof: “Asphalt”, “Metal”, “Rubber”
Additional Rooms
- Rooms Total: 20
Schools
- Middle Or Junior School District: East Grand Rapids
Sewer
- Sewer: “Public”
Taxes
- Annual Amount: $0
- Tax Year: 0
Utilities
- Utilities: “Natural Gas Connected”
- Water Source: “Public”
Windows
- Features: “Window Treatments”