Kent County property record for 1256 Davis Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,638 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.139 acres (6,094 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,509 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 41-13-13-358-001 |
| Primary APN | 41-13-13-358-001 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,638 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 936 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 6,094 sqft (0.139 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 123 ft deep x 49.5 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 182 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1256 DAVIS AVE NW |
|---|---|
| City | GRAND RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49504-3109 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN-LDR |
| Legal Description | LOT 45* HARRISON S SECOND ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | HARRISON S SECOND ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 45 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GRAND RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 800 |
1256 Davis Ave NW is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2021.
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1256 DAVIS AVE NW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504-3109 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 28, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021107327 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 2, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000045245 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1256 DAVIS AVE NW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504-3109 |
| Document Number | 0000107327 |
| Map Reference | LB 18 PG 2 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210930-0107327 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE/MI, CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,021.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1256 DAVIS AVE NW, 1256, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504-3109 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1256 DAVIS AVE NW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504-3109 |
| Document Number | 0000107328 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210930-0107328 |
| Name | PRIMELENDING |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1256 Davis Ave NW was $3,509.
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 | $151,400 (+4.85%) | $302,800 (+4.85%) | |
| 2025 | $3,509.00 | $144,400 | $288,800 |
| 2023 | $108,800 | $217,600 | |
| 2021 | $2,658.00 |
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 1256 Davis Ave NW in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 1, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone D undetermined · not studied |
|---|---|
| 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 Davis 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 |
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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 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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