252 Union Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Property Records

Kent County property record for 252 Union Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 3,260 sqft · built 1880
Lot Size	0.115 acres (5,009 sqft)
Owner	Trust Name on File
Last Sale	$509,900 (Mar 2019)
Tax Bill	$7,141 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2019 Transfer Mar 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`41-14-30-476-012`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`41-14-30-476-012`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	11 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,260 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,397 sqft
Basement Area	1,397 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,397 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1880
Effective Year Built	Effective 1880
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Roof Type	Gable
Lot Area	5,009 sqft (0.115 acres)
Lot Dimensions	132 ft deep x 38 ft wide
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	232 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	252 UNION AVE SE
City	GRAND RAPIDS
State	MI
Zip	49503-4719
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	TN-LDR
Legal Description	S 18 FT OF LOT 10 BLK 6 & N 19 1/2 FT OF LOT 11 BLK 6* HOLBROOK S ADDITION
Legal Subdivision	HOLBROOK S ADD
Legal Block	6
Legal Lot Number	10-11
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Township / Civil Division	GRAND RAPIDS
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4003
Census Tract	2500

Owner

252 Union Ave SE is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2019.

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

Owner of Record	Trust Name on File
Mailing Address	252 UNION AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-4719
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 28, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
Mar 22, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HILLSDALE COUNTY NATIONAL BANK
Dec 21, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CASARI ENTS INC
Nov 6, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage INDEPENDENCE BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 22, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Mar 22, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Nov 6, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201918193
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 20, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc	0000021274
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Recording Date	Mar 28, 2019
Property Address	252 UNION AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-4719
Document Number	0000021274
Instrument Date	Mar 20, 2019
Instrument	21274
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 15, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Personal Trust
Address	252 UNION AVE SE GRAND RAPIDS MI 495034719, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-4719

March 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Recording Date	Mar 22, 2019
Property Address	252 UNION AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-4719
Document Number	0000018193
Map Reference	LB 1 PG 49
Instrument Date	Mar 19, 2019
Instrument	20190322-0018193
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 30, 2021
Title Company	SUN TITLE AGENCY OF MI LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$4,386.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 8528, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49518-8528

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3824 GUEST RD, JACKSON, MI 49203-5330

Mortgage

Document Number	0000018194
Date	Mar 22, 2019
Instrument	20190322-0018194

Lender

Name	HILLSDALE COUNTY NATIONAL BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2034

December 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Property Address	252 UNION AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-4719
Document Number	0000003722
Instrument Date	Dec 21, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 4, 2019

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2180 44TH ST SE GRAND RAPIDS MI 495085323, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508-5323

Mortgage

Document Number	0000003722
Date	Jan 16, 2019
Instrument	3722

Lender

Name	CASARI ENTS INC
Address	102 ALEWA DR NW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504-5801

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

November 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Recording Date	Nov 6, 2017
Property Address	252 UNION AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-4719
Document Number	0000093520
Map Reference	LB1 PG49
Instrument Date	Nov 1, 2017
Instrument	20171106-0093520
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 30, 2021
Title Company	SUN TITLE AGENCY OF MICHIGAN

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$1,890.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	252 UNION AVE SE, 252, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-4719

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3780 SPRINGWATER BEACH RD, BOYNE CITY, MI 49712-8206

Mortgage

Document Number	0000093521
Date	Nov 6, 2017
Instrument	20171106-0093521

Lender

Name	INDEPENDENCE BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	180 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2032

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 252 Union Ave SE was $7,141.

Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Kent County
Municipality	Grand Rapids City
Unified School District	Grand Rapids Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$282,000 (+1.37%)	$564,000 (+1.37%)
2025	$7,141.00	$278,200	$556,400
2023		$218,300	$436,600
2021	$6,183.00

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 252 Union 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.

Wildfire

The area around 252 Union 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 662 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
AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.

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