Kent County property record for 229 Prospect Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
| Property Type | Apartment House (2-4 Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 7,337 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.246 acres (10,716 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Oct 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $9,548 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-14-30-132-002 |
| Primary APN | 41-14-30-132-002 |
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| Units | 12 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 7,337 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 10,716 sqft (0.246 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 173 ft deep x 62 ft wide |
| Total Buildings | 4 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 229 PROSPECT AVE NE |
|---|---|
| City | GRAND RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49503-5630 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartment House (2-4 Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | TN-LDR |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 BLK 12* KENDALL S ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | KENDALL S ADD |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GRAND RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
229 Prospect Ave NE, a residential property, is held in a trust since October 1989.
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 640 KENT HILLS RD NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49505-5111 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 9, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 9, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5882 / 1196 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 229 Prospect Ave NE was $9,548.
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 | $450,800 (+4.76%) | $901,600 (+4.76%) | |
| 2025 | $9,548.00 | $430,300 | $860,600 |
| 2023 | $364,600 | $729,200 | |
| 2021 | $8,219.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 229 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 229 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 |
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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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