Kent County property record for 252 Marcus St SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49548
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,824 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.364 acres (15,856 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $27,400 (Dec 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,887 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 41-21-01-452-003 |
| Primary APN | 41-21-01-452-003 |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,824 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 912 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Lot Area | 15,856 sqft (0.364 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 912 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 252 MARCUS ST SW |
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| City | GRAND RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49548-7831 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU |
| Legal Description | LOT 77 * PALMA PLAT NO.2 |
| Legal Subdivision | PALMA PLAT NO.2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 77 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BYRON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 14701 |
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1945 MILLBROOK ST SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508-2619 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 27, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 27, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 3, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013125717 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 23, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000096147 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kent County |
| County Subdivision | Byron Township |
| Unified School District | Kentwood Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $120,600 (+3.08%) | $241,200 (+3.08%) | |
| 2025 | $2,887.00 (+19.3%) | $117,000 (+73.85%) | $234,000 (+73.85%) |
| 2023 | $67,300 | $134,600 | |
| 2019 | $2,420.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 1, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 38 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 86 units insured incl. 48 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2026) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 95% 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 | BYRON-GAINES UTILITY AUTHORITY serves 37,464 people · EPA ID MI0001023 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from WYOMING |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2022 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 97 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Surf Internet, Verizon.
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