1520 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 Property Records

Kent County property record for 1520 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 1,198 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.089 acres (3,877 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$178,000 (Aug 2022)
Tax Bill$3,387 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN41-18-05-155-005

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN41-18-05-155-005

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,198 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area620 sqft
Basement Area620 sqft
Unfinished Basement620 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGable
Lot Area3,877 sqft (0.089 acres)
Lot Dimensions118 ft deep x 33 ft wide
PorchPorch
Porch Area49 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address1520 EASTERN AVE SE
CityGRAND RAPIDS
StateMI
Zip49507-2026
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeTN-LDR
Legal DescriptionLOT 18 BLK 8* OAKDALE PARK ADDITION
Legal SubdivisionOAKDALE PARK ADD
Legal Block8
Legal Lot Number18
JurisdictionKENT MI
Township / Civil DivisionGRAND RAPIDS
Census Block Group3
Census Block3010
Census Tract3500

Owner

Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address3743 PORTMAN LN SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508-8748
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 25, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 25, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 15, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202267440
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2022: Personal Representative Deed, Transfer

Document TypePersonal Representative Deed
JurisdictionKENT MI
Recording DateAug 25, 2022
Property Address1520 EASTERN AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49507-2026
Document Number0000067440
Map ReferenceLB 7 PG 28
Instrument DateAug 12, 2022
Instrument20220825-0067440
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 1, 2023
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE/MI, CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,335.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3743 PORTMAN LN SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508-8748

Mortgage

Document Number0000067441
DateAug 25, 2022
Instrument20220825-0067441
Lender
NameNORTHERN MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyKent County
MunicipalityGrand Rapids City
Unified School DistrictGrand Rapids Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$86,500 (+14.12%)$173,000 (+14.12%)
2025$3,387.00 (+375.04%)$75,800 (+25.08%)$151,600 (+25.08%)
2023$60,600$121,200
2021$713.00

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 1, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemGRAND RAPIDS
serves 306,901 people · EPA ID MI0002790
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionAug 2025
Lead7 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 463 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Metronet
Fiber
5,120 / 5,120
AT&T
Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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