Kent County property record for 1237 4th St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.118 acres (5,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $195,000 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,021 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-13-23-330-006 |
| Primary APN | 41-13-23-330-006 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 725 sqft |
| Basement Area | 725 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 725 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 5,120 sqft (0.118 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 77 sqft |
| Patio Area | 150 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1237 4TH ST NW |
|---|---|
| City | GRAND RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49504-5035 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN-LDR |
| Legal Description | LOT 5* F A STONE ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | F A STONE ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GRAND RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5014 |
| Census Tract | 1600 |
1237 4th St NW is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2023.
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1237 4TH ST NW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504-5035 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Dec 16, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
| Nov 6, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNISON AGREEMENT CORP |
| Jan 25, 2018 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ROYAL UNITED MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 14, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 14, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 16, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202352648 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 26, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000006693 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 14, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1237 4TH ST NW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504-5035 |
| Document Number | 0000052648 |
| Map Reference | LB 14 PG 3 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230914-0052648 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2023 |
| Title Company | SUN TITLE AGENCY/MI LLC, SUN TITLE AGENCY OF MI LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,462.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1237 4TH ST NW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504-5035 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 400 WASHINGTON ST SE APT 10, 10, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-4462 |
| Document Number | 0000052649 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 14, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230914-0052649 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1237 4TH ST NW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504-5035 |
| Document Number | 0000121366 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20201216-0121366 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,161.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1237 4TH ST NW, 1237, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504-5035 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1237 4TH ST NW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504-5035 |
| Document Number | 0000121367 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20201216-0121367 |
| Name | FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Property Address | 1237 4TH ST NW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504-5035 |
| Document Number | 0000090004 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 6, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1237 4TH ST NW GRAND RAPIDS MI 495045035, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504-5035 |
| Document Number | 0000090004 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 15, 2018 |
| Instrument | 90004 |
| Name | UNISON AGREEMENT CORP |
|---|---|
| Address | SAN FRANCISCO, CA |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 25, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1237 4TH ST NW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504-5035 |
| Document Number | 0000006693 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20180125-0006693 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | TIMIOS INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1237 4TH ST NW, 1237, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504-5035 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1237 4TH ST NW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504-5035 |
| Document Number | 0000006694 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 25, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180125-0006694 |
| Name | ROYAL UNITED MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2028 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1237 4th St NW was $3,021.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kent County |
| Municipality | Grand Rapids City |
| Unified School District | Grand Rapids Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $96,700 (+1.58%) | $193,400 (+1.58%) | |
| 2025 | $3,021.00 | $95,200 | $190,400 |
| 2023 | $75,700 | $151,400 | |
| 2021 | $1,962.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1237 4th St NW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 1, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1237 4th St NW is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 91% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | GRAND RAPIDS serves 306,901 people · EPA ID MI0002790 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 532 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet.
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