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

Kent County property record for 168 Prospect Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,788 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.125 acres (5,445 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$129,500 (Jul 2015)
Tax Bill$5,103 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2023 Transfer
Aug 2023 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN41-14-30-181-001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN41-14-30-181-001

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,788 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,056 sqft
Basement Area1,356 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,056 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Roof TypeGable
Lot Area5,445 sqft (0.125 acres)
Lot Dimensions94 ft deep x 58 ft wide
PorchPorch
Porch Area60 sqft
Patio Area224 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address168 PROSPECT AVE NE
CityGRAND RAPIDS
StateMI
Zip49503-3321
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeTN-LDR
Legal DescriptionN 58 FT OF W 94 FT OF LOT 1 BLK 6* KENDALL S ADDITION
Legal SubdivisionKENDALL S ADD
Legal Block6
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionKENT MI
Township / Civil DivisionGRAND RAPIDS
Census Block Group1
Census Block1013
Census Tract2100

Owner

168 Prospect Ave NE is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2023.

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address721 OAKHURST AVE NW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504-4616
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 23, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Aug 25, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 9, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 9, 2015 · Amount on File
Prior SaleSep 14, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201559241
Last Transfer DateAug 16, 2023
Transfer Doc0000047955
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionKENT MI
Recording DateAug 23, 2023
Property Address168 PROSPECT AVE NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-3321
Document Number0000047955
Map ReferenceLB 1 PG 55
Instrument DateAug 16, 2023
Instrument20230823-0047955
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 30, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address721 OAKHURST AVE NW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504-4616

August 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionKENT MI
Recording DateAug 25, 2023
Property Address168 PROSPECT AVE NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-3321
Document Number0000048511
Map ReferenceLB 1 PG 55
Instrument DateAug 16, 2023
Instrument20230825-0048511
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 4, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address721 OAKHURST AVE NW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504-4616

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 168 Prospect Ave NE was $5,103.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyKent County
MunicipalityGrand Rapids City
Unified School DistrictGrand Rapids Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$156,800 (+6.31%)$313,600 (+6.31%)
2025$5,103.00$147,500$295,000
2023$118,600$237,200
2021$4,393.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 168 Prospect Ave NE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 1, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 168 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 RiskNot 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 SystemGRAND RAPIDS
serves 306,901 people · EPA ID MI0002790
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionAug 2025
Lead7 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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

ProviderMax 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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