Kent County property record for 21 Prospect Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4.5 ba · 4,167 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.322 acres (14,026 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $380,000 (Mar 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $8,085 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-14-30-184-014 |
| Primary APN | 41-14-30-184-014 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,167 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,094 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,094 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 480 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2011 |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Lot Area | 14,026 sqft (0.322 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 173 ft deep x 81 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 276 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 21 PROSPECT AVE NE |
|---|---|
| City | GRAND RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49503-3332 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN-LDR |
| Legal Description | LOT 8 BLK 4 & PART OF LOT 7 BLK 4 COM 8 FT N OF SE COR THEREOF TH S 8 FT TH W TO SW COR SD LOT TH N 1 FT TH E LY TO BEG* |
| Legal Subdivision | FT TH E LY TO BEG KENDALL S ADD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7-8 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GRAND RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
21 Prospect Ave NE is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2013.
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 PROSPECT AVE NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-3332 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 19, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 19, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 23, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201328149 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 21 Prospect Ave NE was $8,085.
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 | $394,200 (+1.36%) | $788,400 (+1.36%) | |
| 2025 | $8,085.00 | $388,900 | $777,800 |
| 2023 | $321,200 | $642,400 | |
| 2021 | $7,000.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 21 Prospect 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 21 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 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 369 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 |
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