Kent County property record for 1653 4th St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,032 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.133 acres (5,793 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $139,900 (Oct 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,252 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-13-22-429-013 |
| Primary APN | 41-13-22-429-013 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,032 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,032 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 720 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Lot Area | 5,793 sqft (0.133 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 44 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 14 sqft |
| Patio Area | 113 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1653 4TH ST NW |
|---|---|
| City | GRAND RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49504-4811 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MCN-LDR |
| Legal Description | W 44 FT OF LOT 4* CHERRY HILL HOME SITES |
| Legal Subdivision | CHERRY HILL HOME SITES |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GRAND RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 1700 |
1653 4th St NW is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2025.
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1653 4TH ST NW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504-4811 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 2, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201792116 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 23, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000031257 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1653 4TH ST NW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504-4811 |
| Document Number | 0000092116 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 92116 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 29, 2017 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,203.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 4575 ALDUN RIDGE AVE NW #103 COMSTOCK PARK MI 493219009, 103, COMSTOCK PARK, MI 49321-9009 |
| Document Number | 92117 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 92117 |
| Name | LAKE MI CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49501 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 30, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1653 4th St NW was $2,252, up 8.7% from the year before.
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 | $96,900 (-3%) | $193,800 (-3%) | |
| 2025 | $2,252.00 (+8.74%) | $99,900 | $199,800 |
| 2024 | $2,071.00 | ||
| 2023 | $71,100 | $142,200 | |
| 2021 | $1,950.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1653 4th St 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.
The area around 1653 4th St NW 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 390 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet.
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