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

Kent County property record for 218 Prospect Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 2,976 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size0.31 acres (13,504 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$279,900 (Oct 2016)
Tax Bill$8,198 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN41-14-30-133-007

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN41-14-30-133-007

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms13 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,976 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,488 sqft
Basement Area1,488 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,488 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Roof TypeGable
Lot Area13,504 sqft (0.31 acres)
Lot Dimensions180 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Garage Area429 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchPorch
Porch Area185 sqft
Patio Area266 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address218 PROSPECT AVE NE
CityGRAND RAPIDS
StateMI
Zip49503-3323
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeTN-LDR
Legal DescriptionW 180 FT OF N 75 FT OF LOT 4 BLK 13* KENDALL S ADDITION
Legal SubdivisionKENDALL S ADD
Legal Block13
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionKENT MI
Township / Civil DivisionGRAND RAPIDS
Census Block Group1
Census Block1011
Census Tract2100

Owner

218 Prospect Ave NE is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2016.

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address588 ROUNDTREE DR NE, ADA, MI 49301-9707
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 28, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 28, 2016 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMar 13, 1992
Deed Document Number201695458
Last Transfer DateDec 16, 2016
Transfer Doc0000006811
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionKENT MI
Recording DateJan 24, 2017
Property Address218 PROSPECT AVE NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-3323
Document Number0000006811
Instrument DateDec 16, 2016
Instrument6811
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 23, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address588 ROUNDTREE DR NE ADA MI 493019707, ADA, MI 49301-9707

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 218 Prospect Ave NE was $8,198.

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$268,200 (+8.1%)$536,400 (+8.1%)
2025$8,198.00$248,100$496,200
2023$207,600$415,200
2021$7,057.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 218 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 218 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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