Eaton County property record for 218 Bates St, Grand Ledge, MI 48837
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 970 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $122,500 (Dec 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,530 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 40007800219000 |
| Primary APN | 40007800219000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 970 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 153 ft deep x 59.4 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 218 BATES ST |
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| City | GRAND LEDGE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48837-1602 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-MD |
| Legal Description | LOT 219 W 9.9 FEET OF LOT 220. SUPERVISORS PLAT NO 3 CITY OF GRAND LEDGE |
| Legal Subdivision | SUPERVISORS PLAT 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 219-220 |
| Jurisdiction | EATON MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GRAND LEDGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 20402 |
218 Bates St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2017.
Source: Eaton County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 218 BATES ST, GRAND LEDGE, MI 48837-1602 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20172711-0545 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2711 / 545 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EATON MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 218 BATES ST, GRAND LEDGE, MI 48837-1602 |
| Document Number | 2711/0545 |
| Book / Page | 2711 / 0545 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2711-0545 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,053.30 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 218 BATES ST, 218, GRAND LEDGE, MI 48837-1602 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 218 BATES ST, GRAND LEDGE, MI 48837-1602 |
| Document Number | 27110546 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2711-0546 |
| Name | INDEPENDENT BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 218 Bates St was $3,530 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Eaton County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Eaton County |
| Municipality | Grand Ledge City |
| Unified School District | Grand Ledge Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $95,400 | $195,062 Land $27,977 Building $167,085 | |
| 2025 | $3,530.00 | ||
| 2023 | $81,600 | $163,200 | |
| 2022 | $9,151.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 218 Bates St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 26, 2010 · 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 | 1 in force |
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 risk around 218 Bates St 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 97% of the US · lower than 93% 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF GRAND LEDGE serves 8,701 people · EPA ID MI0002770 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 444 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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