Kent County property record for 253 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
| Property Type | Apartment House (2-4 Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 4,325 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.155 acres (6,752 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (Aug 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $3,243 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-14-30-482-036 |
| Primary APN | 41-14-30-482-036 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Units | 10 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,325 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 6,752 sqft (0.155 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 51 ft wide |
| Total Buildings | 7 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 253 EASTERN AVE SE |
|---|---|
| City | GRAND RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49503-5808 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartment House (2-4 Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | TN-MDR |
| Legal Description | S 40 FT OF LOT 7 BLK 1 & N 11 FT OF LOT 8 BLK 1* SOUTHWICK S SUBDIVISION* OF PART OF SOUTHWICK S ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHWICK S SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7-8 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GRAND RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 2500 |
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6757 CASCADE RD SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546-6849 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 28, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 28, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 3, 1986 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2003172831 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $282,200 (+3.86%) | $564,400 (+3.86%) | |
| 2025 | $3,243.00 (+16.19%) | $271,700 (+9.87%) | $543,400 (+9.87%) |
| 2023 | $247,300 | $494,600 | |
| 2021 | $2,791.00 |
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
| 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.
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 992 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet, Verizon.
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