1186 Walker Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Property Records

Kent County property record for 1186 Walker Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Property Summary

Property TypeRetail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Details1 ba · 3,596 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.108 acres (4,704 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$85,000 (Mar 2017)
Tax Bill$3,059 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN41-13-23-182-002

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN41-13-23-182-002

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area3,596 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Fire ResistanceWood or Wood & Steel Frame
Lot Area4,704 sqft (0.108 acres)
Total Buildings6 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address1186 WALKER AVE NW
CityGRAND RAPIDS
StateMI
Zip49504-7403
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Local Zoning CodeTN-TBA
Legal DescriptionLOT 2 EXCEPT ALL THAT PART OF SD LOT LYING E OF A LINE RUNNING PAR WITH NW LY LINE SD LOT & STARTING AT THE INTERSECTION OF E
Legal SubdivisionSD ADD
Legal Lot Number2-3
JurisdictionKENT MI
Township / Civil DivisionGRAND RAPIDS
Census Block Group3
Census Block3008
Census Tract1600

Owner

Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1605 BRIDGE ST NW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504-4916
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 8, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 8, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 9, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201719824
Prior Transfer DateMay 25, 2000
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKENT MI
Recording DateMar 8, 2017
Property Address1186 WALKER AVE NW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504-7403
Document Number0000019824
Instrument DateFeb 28, 2017
Instrument19824
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 18, 2017
Title CompanyMIDSTATE TITLE AGENCY LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$731.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1605 BRIDGE ST NW GRAND RAPIDS MI 495044916, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504-4916

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyKent County
MunicipalityGrand Rapids City
Unified School DistrictGrand Rapids Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$121,800 (+5%)$243,600 (+5%)
2025$3,059.00 (+16.18%)$116,000 (+0.26%)$232,000 (+0.26%)
2023$115,700$231,400
2021$2,633.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 1, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemGRAND RAPIDS
serves 306,901 people · EPA ID MI0002790
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionAug 2025
Lead7 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 967 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Metronet, Verizon.

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