Kent County property record for 1257 Eastern Pl NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 936 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.127 acres (5,532 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Oct 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,944 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-14-18-486-045 |
| Primary APN | 41-14-18-486-045 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 936 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 936 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 5,532 sqft (0.127 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 111 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1257 EASTERN PL NE |
|---|---|
| City | GRAND RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49505-5220 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MCN-LDR |
| Legal Description | LOT 26* KARMIC PLAT NO. 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | KARMIC PLAT NO. 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GRAND RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
1257 Eastern Pl NE is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2022.
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1257 EASTERN PL NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49505-5220 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 21, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 21, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 4, 1987 |
| Deed Document Number | 202281638 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 10, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000073538 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1257 EASTERN PL NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49505-5220 |
| Document Number | 0000081638 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20221021-0081638 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 18, 2022 |
| 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 | $1,500.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1257 EASTERN PL NE, 1257, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49505-5220 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 903 MCCARTY ST NW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544-1852 |
| Document Number | 0000081639 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20221021-0081639 |
| Name | NEIGHBORHOOD LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1257 Eastern Pl NE was $2,944.
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 | $110,600 (+9.07%) | $221,200 (+9.07%) | |
| 2025 | $2,944.00 | $101,400 | $202,800 |
| 2023 | $81,300 | $162,600 | |
| 2021 | $1,325.00 |
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 1257 Eastern Pl NE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 1257 Eastern Pl NE 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 725 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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