Kent County property record for 2553 Richards Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,231 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.208 acres (9,060 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,744 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-18-03-178-015 |
| Primary APN | 41-18-03-178-015 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,231 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,204 sqft |
| Basement Area | 900 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 9,060 sqft (0.208 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 121 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 2553 RICHARDS DR SE |
|---|---|
| City | GRAND RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49506-4762 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 618 & E 1/2 OF LOT 617 * PARIS PARK NO. 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARIS PARK NO. 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 617-618 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST GRAND RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 12500 |
2553 Richards Dr SE is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2009.
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2553 RICHARDS DR SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506-4762 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 16, 1998 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 16, 1998 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 31, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000033705 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2553 Richards Dr SE was $3,744.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kent County |
| Municipality | East Grand Rapids City |
| Unified School District | East Grand Rapids Public School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $223,800 (+8.69%) | $447,600 (+8.69%) | |
| 2025 | $3,744.00 Homeowner's exemption | $205,900 | $411,800 |
| 2023 | $162,600 | $325,200 | |
| 2021 | $3,231.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2553 Richards Dr SE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1994.
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 | 3 (1994–1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1996 · river or lake flooding |
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 2553 Richards Dr 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 532 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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