1653 Beard Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Property Records

Kent County property record for 1653 Beard Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 5.5 ba · 4,024 sqft · built 1988
Lot Size	0.146 acres (6,398 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$432,000 (Dec 2007)
Tax Bill	$10,966 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2022 Line of Credit Jul 2021 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`41-19-05-427-013`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`41-19-05-427-013`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	5.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	4,024 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	5,297 sqft
Basement Area	1,946 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1988
Effective Year Built	Effective 1988
Lot Area	6,398 sqft (0.146 acres)
Garage Area	872 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1653 BEARD DR SE
City	GRAND RAPIDS
State	MI
Zip	49546-6408
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	LOT 42 * BEARD FARM NO.3
Legal Subdivision	BEARD FARM NO.3
Legal Lot Number	42
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Township / Civil Division	CASCADE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1005
Census Tract	12201

Owner

1653 Beard Dr SE is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2007.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1653 BEARD DR SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546-6408
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 14, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIFTH THIRD BANK NA
Jul 29, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIFTH THIRD BANK NA
Feb 1, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIFTH THIRD BANK WESTERN MICHIGAN

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 4, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 4, 2007 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 24, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2007114532
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Property Address	1653 BEARD DR SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546-6408
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 14, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1653 BEARD DR SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546-6408

Mortgage

Document Number	0000079766
Date	Oct 14, 2022
Instrument	20221014-0079766

Lender

Name	FIFTH THIRD BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Property Address	1653 BEARD DR SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546-6408
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 1, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1653 BEARD DR SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546-6408

Mortgage

Document Number	0000084679
Date	Jul 29, 2021
Instrument	20210729-0084679

Lender

Name	FIFTH THIRD BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	180 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2036

February 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Property Address	1653 BEARD DR SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546-6408
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000006497
Date	Feb 1, 2019
Instrument	20190201-0006497

Lender

Name	FIFTH THIRD BANK WESTERN MICHIGAN
Type	Bank
Address	GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1653 Beard Dr SE was $10,966.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Kent County
County Subdivision	Cascade Charter Township
Unified School District	Forest Hills Public Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$567,900 (+11.55%)	$1,135,800 (+11.55%)
2025	$10,966.00 Homeowner's exemption	$509,100	$1,018,200
2023		$438,000	$876,000
2019	$9,387.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1653 Beard Dr SE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1996.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 1, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	5 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (1996)
Most Recent Claim	Jun 1996 · river or lake flooding

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1653 Beard Dr SE 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 95% of the US · lower than 89% 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.

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 96 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T DSL	100 / 20

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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