Kent County property record for 1561 Werner Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,246 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.023 acres (1,031 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $86,000 (Mar 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $3,135 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-13-17-427-023 |
| Primary APN | 41-13-17-427-023 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,246 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,246 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,246 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 1,031 sqft (0.023 acres) |
| Garage Area | 539 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 277 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1561 WERNER AVE NW |
|---|---|
| City | GRAND RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49534-2443 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 BLK 2 * LEONARD GARDEN HOMESITES |
| Legal Subdivision | LEONARD GARDEN HOMESITES |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | WALKER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 11602 |
1561 Werner Ave NW is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 1994.
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1561 WERNER AVE NW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49534-2443 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 4, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 4, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5977 / 939 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Property Address | 1561 WERNER AVE NW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49534-2443 |
| Document Number | 0000088982 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1561 WERNER AVE NE GRAND RAPIDS MI 49534, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49534 |
| Document Number | 0000088982 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 88982 |
| Name | MIDFIRST BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 12, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.75% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1561 Werner Ave NW was $3,135.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kent County |
| Municipality | Walker City |
| Unified School District | Kenowa Hills Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $150,600 (+8.11%) | $301,200 (+8.11%) | |
| 2025 | $3,135.00 Homeowner's exemption | $139,300 | $278,600 |
| 2023 | $114,800 | $229,600 | |
| 2021 | $2,750.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1561 Werner Ave NW 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.
Wildfire risk around 1561 Werner Ave NW is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 91% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 191 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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