Kent County property record for 1237 Sylvan Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,223 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.215 acres (9,365 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $84,400 (Jan 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $3,589 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-18-05-231-026 |
| Primary APN | 41-18-05-231-026 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,223 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,233 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,233 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 276 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 9,365 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 370 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 52 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1237 SYLVAN AVE SE |
|---|---|
| City | GRAND RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49506-3934 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MCN-LDR |
| Legal Description | LOT 26 & S 1/2 OF LOT 27* UNDERWOOD & JENKS ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | UNDERWOOD & JENKS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 26-27 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GRAND RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 3400 |
1237 Sylvan Ave SE is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2009.
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 227 FIVE OAKS DR, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78209-2407 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 5, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 5, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 19, 1991 |
| Deed Document Number | 2009223 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1237 Sylvan Ave SE was $3,589.
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 | $187,200 | $374,400 | |
| 2025 | $3,589.00 | ||
| 2023 | $129,900 | $259,800 | |
| 2021 | $3,089.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1237 Sylvan Ave SE 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.
The area around 1237 Sylvan Ave SE has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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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