Kent County property record for 252 Aurora St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 2,412 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.218 acres (9,496 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,206 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-18-07-176-006 |
| Primary APN | 41-18-07-176-006 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,412 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,495 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,495 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,495 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 9,496 sqft (0.218 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 158 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 210 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 252 AURORA ST SE |
|---|---|
| City | GRAND RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49507-3124 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN-LDR |
| Legal Description | LOT 48* PLAYGROUND HEIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAYGROUND HEIGHT |
| Legal Lot Number | 48 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GRAND RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 4100 |
252 Aurora St SE is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2021.
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 AURORA ST SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49507-3124 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CHURCHILL MORTGAGE CORP |
| Aug 21, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LAKE MI CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 10, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 10, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 1, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202166685 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 252 AURORA ST SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49507-3124 |
| Document Number | 0000066685 |
| Map Reference | LB 22 PG 11 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210610-0066685 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | ARM TITLE AGENCY LLC, STAR TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $385.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 252 AURORA ST SE, 252, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49507-3124 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 2552 ALMONT AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49507-3943 |
| Document Number | 0000066686 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210610-0066686 |
| Name | CHURCHILL MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Property Address | 252 AURORA ST SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49507-3124 |
| Document Number | 0000076675 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 21, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 252 AURORA ST SE GRAND RAPIDS MI 495073124, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49507-3124 |
| Document Number | 0000076675 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 76675 |
| Name | LAKE MI CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49501-2848 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Sep 30, 2023 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 252 Aurora St SE was $5,206.
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 | $187,800 (+1.19%) | $375,600 (+1.19%) | |
| 2025 | $5,206.00 | $185,600 | $371,200 |
| 2023 | $153,900 | $307,800 | |
| 2021 | $2,707.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 252 Aurora St SE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 11 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 1, 2026 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1979–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2013 · Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 252 Aurora St 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 |
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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 659 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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