1653 Nelson Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 Property Records

Kent County property record for 1653 Nelson Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,519 sqft · built 1929
Lot Size	0.11 acres (4,792 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$225,000 (Jan 2021)
Tax Bill	$3,712 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2021 Sale & Mortgage May 2020 Transfer + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`41-18-05-333-011`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`41-18-05-333-011`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,519 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	844 sqft
Basement Area	844 sqft
Finished Basement	844 sqft
Game Room	Game Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1929
Effective Year Built	Effective 1929
Roof Type	Gable
Lot Area	4,792 sqft (0.11 acres)
Lot Dimensions	120 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage Area	552 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	16 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1653 NELSON AVE SE
City	GRAND RAPIDS
State	MI
Zip	49507-2150
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	TN-LDR
Legal Description	LOT 57* SEYMOUR
Legal Subdivision	SEYMOUR
Legal Lot Number	57
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Township / Civil Division	GRAND RAPIDS
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3013
Census Tract	3500

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	1653 NELSON AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49507-2150
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 5, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY
May 8, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
May 8, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
May 28, 2019	Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 5, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 5, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	May 8, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2021925
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 5, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	0000038797
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Recording Date	Jan 5, 2021
Property Address	1653 NELSON AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49507-2150
Document Number	0000000925
Map Reference	LB 21 PG 14
Instrument Date	Dec 30, 2020
Instrument	20210105-0000925
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 12, 2022
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,935.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1240 EDITH AVE NE, 1240, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49505-5507

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1653 NELSON AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49507-2150

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000926
Date	Jan 5, 2021
Instrument	20210105-0000926

Lender

Name	RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2051

May 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Recording Date	May 8, 2020
Property Address	1653 NELSON AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49507-2150
Document Number	0000038797
Instrument Date	Mar 5, 2020
Instrument	38797
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 23, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	1420 EDITH AVE NE GRAND RAPIDS MI 49505, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49505

May 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Recording Date	May 8, 2020
Property Address	1653 NELSON AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49507-2150
Document Number	0000038796
Instrument Date	Mar 3, 2020
Instrument	38796
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 23, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$946.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1653 NELSON AVE SE GRAND RAPIDS MI 495072150, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49507-2150

May 2019: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Trustee's Deed
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Recording Date	May 28, 2019
Property Address	1653 NELSON AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49507-2150
Document Number	0000036446
Instrument Date	May 22, 2019
Instrument	36446
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Jun 12, 2019
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$991.91
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Notice of Trustee Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1 MORTGAGE WAY MOUNT LAUREL NJ 080544637, MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054-4637

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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		$163,900 (+5.88%)	$327,800 (+5.88%)
2025	$3,712.00 (+15.53%)	$154,800 (+24.74%)	$309,600 (+24.74%)
2023		$124,100	$248,200
2021	$3,213.00

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

Flood

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

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 699 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 · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 2,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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