Kent County property record for 161 Prospect Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 5,912 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.112 acres (4,879 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Jan 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $12,728 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-14-30-180-013 |
| Primary APN | 41-14-30-180-013 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Units | 6 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,912 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 4,879 sqft (0.112 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 5 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 161 PROSPECT AVE NE |
|---|---|
| City | GRAND RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49503-3397 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | TN-LDR |
| Legal Description | PART OF LOT 4 BLK 7 COM 24.0 FT S ALONG E LINE OF SD LOT FROM NE COR THEREOF TH W PAR WITH S LINE OF SD LOT 21.70 FT TH S |
| Legal Subdivision | FT TO BEG KENDALLS ADD |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4,21,70 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GRAND RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
161 Prospect Ave NE, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in January 2010.
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 CARLTON AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506-1651 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 19, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 19, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 19, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 20104965 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 13, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000004964 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 161 Prospect Ave NE was $12,728.
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 | $583,800 (+5.27%) | $1,167,600 (+5.27%) | |
| 2025 | $12,728.00 | $554,600 | $1,109,200 |
| 2023 | $478,200 | $956,400 | |
| 2021 | $10,956.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 161 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.
The area around 161 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 |
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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 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 |
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