Kent County property record for 1237 Benjamin Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,857 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,490 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $7,109 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-18-05-202-017 |
| Primary APN | 41-18-05-202-017 |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,857 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,095 sqft |
| Basement Area | 822 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 822 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Lot Area | 6,490 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 252 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 207 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1237 BENJAMIN AVE SE |
|---|---|
| City | GRAND RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49506-3226 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN-LDR |
| Legal Description | LOT 86* UNDERWOOD S ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | UNDERWOOD S ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 86 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GRAND RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
Source: Kent County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1237 BENJAMIN AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506-3226 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 23, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 23, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021104734 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000104734 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1237 BENJAMIN AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506-3226 |
| Document Number | 0000104734 |
| Map Reference | LB 13 PG 24 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210923-0104734 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE AGENCY OF MICHIGAN, SUN TITLE AGENCY OF MICHIGAN |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,935.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1237 BENJAMIN AVE SE, 1237, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506-3226 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1237 BENJAMIN AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506-3226 |
| Document Number | 0000104735 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210923-0104735 |
| Name | HOMETOWN LENDERS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2036 |
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of June 13, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,109.00 (+277.14%) | $177,800 (+23.22%) | $355,600 (+23.22%) |
| 2023 | $144,300 | $288,600 | |
| 2021 | $1,885.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 1, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 867 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
May also be available: Metronet, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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