157 Prospect Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Property Records

Kent County property record for 157 Prospect Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 ba · 2,477 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size	0.099 acres (4,312 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$467,000 (Oct 2021)
Tax Bill	$6,132 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2021 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2018 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`41-14-30-180-003`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`41-14-30-180-003`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,477 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,267 sqft
Basement Area	1,267 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,267 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1890
Effective Year Built	Effective 1890
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Roof Type	Gable
Lot Area	4,312 sqft (0.099 acres)
Lot Dimensions	86 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	84 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	157 PROSPECT AVE NE
City	GRAND RAPIDS
State	MI
Zip	49503-3320
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	TN-LDR
Legal Description	S 50 FT OF LOT 4 BLK 7* KENDALL S ADDITION
Legal Subdivision	KENDALL S ADD
Legal Block	7
Legal Lot Number	4
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Township / Civil Division	GRAND RAPIDS
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1014
Census Tract	2100

Owner

157 Prospect Ave NE is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2021.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	157 PROSPECT AVE NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-3320
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 29, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NEIGHBORHOOD LOANS
Feb 8, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 29, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 29, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 4, 1995 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2021118314
Prior Transfer Date	Feb 2, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc	0000010283
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Recording Date	Oct 29, 2021
Property Address	157 PROSPECT AVE NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-3320
Document Number	0000118314
Instrument Date	Oct 15, 2021
Instrument	20211029-0118314
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 6, 2021
Title Company	REPUTATION FIRST TITLE AGENCY, REPUTATION FIRST TITLE AGCY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$4,016.20
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	9923 E SAINT REGIS CT, 9923, INVERNESS, FL 34450-7429

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	627 ATWOOD ST NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-3415

Mortgage

Document Number	0000118315
Date	Oct 29, 2021
Instrument	20211029-0118315

Lender

Name	NEIGHBORHOOD LOANS
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2051

February 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Recording Date	Feb 8, 2018
Property Address	157 PROSPECT AVE NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-3320
Document Number	0000010283
Instrument Date	Feb 8, 2018
Instrument	10283
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 27, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	F 9923 E ST REGIS CT INVERNESS FL 34450, INVERNESS, FL 34450

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 157 Prospect Ave NE was $6,132.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Kent County
Municipality	Grand Rapids City
Unified School District	Grand Rapids Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$187,400 (+6.6%)	$374,800 (+6.6%)
2025	$6,132.00	$175,800	$351,600
2023		$147,900	$295,800
2021	$3,813.00

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

FEMA maps place 157 Prospect Ave 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.

Wildfire

The area around 157 Prospect Ave 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 369 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	2,000 / 2,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75
AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: 123.NET, Metronet.

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