Kent County property record for 1256 Alpine Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,318 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.063 acres (2,784 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $73,500 (Jun 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,078 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage Sep 2017 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 41-13-13-356-001 |
| Primary APN | 41-13-13-356-001 |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,318 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 688 sqft |
| Basement Area | 688 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 688 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1917 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 2,784 sqft (0.063 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 54.2 ft deep x 51.4 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 121 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1256 ALPINE AVE NW |
|---|---|
| City | GRAND RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49504-3140 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN-LDR |
| Legal Description | LOT 1172* PANFIL S ASSESSOR S PLAT NO 54* OF LOTS 1, 2, 4, 5, 20, 21, 22, 23 & 24 OF PATRICK TREGENT S ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | OF PATRICK TREGENT S ADD |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GRAND RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 800 |
1256 Alpine Ave NW is owned by an individual who acquired it in September 2017.
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1971 E BELTLINE AVE NE, 82, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525-7045 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage EATON COMMUNITY BANK |
| Sep 20, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
| Jun 22, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 22, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 22, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 14, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201753177 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 16, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000079219 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Property Address | 1256 ALPINE AVE NW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504-3140 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 24, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2627 BLACKBERRY LN NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525-9654 |
| Document Number | 0000130446 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211203-0130446 |
| Name | EATON COMMUNITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, MI 48813 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1256 ALPINE AVE NW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504-3140 |
| Document Number | 0000079219 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 79219 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 2121 GRAND RAPIDS MI 495012121, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49501-2121 |
| Document Number | 79220 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 79220 |
| Name | COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48334 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 22, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1256 ALPINE AVE NW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504-3140 |
| Document Number | 0000053177 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 16, 2017 |
| Instrument | 53177 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 13, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $632.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 2121 GRAND RAPIDS MI 495012121, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49501-2121 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1256 Alpine Ave NW was $2,078.
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 | $94,200 (+6.56%) | $188,400 (+6.56%) | |
| 2025 | $2,078.00 | $88,400 | $176,800 |
| 2023 | $72,800 | $145,600 | |
| 2021 | $1,788.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1256 Alpine Ave NW in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 1, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1256 Alpine Ave NW 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 |
|---|
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 637 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
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