Kent County property record for 229 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,657 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.182 acres (7,928 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,307 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-14-30-482-068 |
| Primary APN | 41-14-30-482-068 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,657 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,018 sqft |
| Basement Area | 509 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 509 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 7,928 sqft (0.182 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 448 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 45 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 229 EASTERN AVE SE |
|---|---|
| City | GRAND RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49503-4734 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN-MDR |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 BLK 1 ALSO N 10 FT OF LOT 3 BLK 1 * SOUTHWICKS SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHWICKS SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2-3 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GRAND RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 2500 |
229 Eastern Ave SE is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2014.
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 6406, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49516-6406 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 5, 2014 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 5, 2014 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 22, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201462237 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 6, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 4275000172 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 229 Eastern Ave SE was $3,307.
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 | $163,600 (-0.73%) | $327,200 (-0.73%) | |
| 2025 | $3,307.00 | $164,800 | $329,600 |
| 2023 | $109,400 | $218,800 | |
| 2021 | $2,847.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 229 Eastern Ave SE 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 229 Eastern Ave SE 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 879 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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