Kent County property record for 1908 Emerald Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.208 acres (9,060 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $143,500 (Feb 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $2,331 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Transfer Jan 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-14-17-102-012 |
| Primary APN | 41-14-17-102-012 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,200 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 9,060 sqft (0.208 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 67 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 109 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1908 EMERALD AVE NE |
|---|---|
| City | GRAND RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49505-4825 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MCN-LDR |
| Legal Description | LOT 184* KENT HILLS NO. 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | KENT HILLS NO. 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 184 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GRAND RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
1908 Emerald Ave NE is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2021.
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1908 EMERALD AVE NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49505-4825 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jan 28, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 21, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 21, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 2, 1999 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6658 / 587 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 2, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000098880 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1908 EMERALD AVE NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49505-4825 |
| Document Number | 0000098880 |
| Map Reference | LB 51 PG 25 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210908-0098880 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 5, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 510 COLLEGE AVE NE APT 121, 510, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-1763 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1908 EMERALD AVE NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49505-4825 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1908 EMERALD AVE NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49505-4825 |
| Document Number | 0000010691 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 10691 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 1908 EMERALD AVE NE GRAND RAPIDS MI 495054825, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49505-4825 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1908 Emerald Ave NE was $2,331.
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 | $181,900 (+9.58%) | $363,800 (+9.58%) | |
| 2025 | $2,331.00 | $166,000 | $332,000 |
| 2023 | $134,800 | $269,600 | |
| 2021 | $2,018.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1908 Emerald 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 1908 Emerald 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 |
|---|
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 592 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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