256 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Property Records

Kent County property record for 256 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 ba · 2,104 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.092 acres (4,008 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$187,500 (May 2020)
Tax Bill	$6,529 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2021 Mortgage May 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`41-14-29-352-006`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`41-14-29-352-006`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,104 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,064 sqft
Basement Area	532 sqft
Unfinished Basement	532 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Roof Type	Gable
Lot Area	4,008 sqft (0.092 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	154 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	256 EASTERN AVE SE
City	GRAND RAPIDS
State	MI
Zip	49503-4740
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	TN-MDR
Legal Description	LOT 7* C W TUFT S SECOND ADDITION
Legal Subdivision	C W TUFT S SECOND ADD
Legal Lot Number	7
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Township / Civil Division	GRAND RAPIDS
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3022
Census Tract	2500

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	1144 LAKE GROVE AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506-3523
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Et Al (and Others)

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 8, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NEIGHBORHOOD LOANS
May 7, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NEIGHBORHOOD LOANS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 7, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 7, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Sep 15, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202038212
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 19, 2006
Prior Transfer Doc	0000084198
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Property Address	256 EASTERN AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-4740
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 2, 2023
Title Company	ATA NATIONAL TITLE GROUP LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1144 LAKE GROVE AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506-3523

Mortgage

Document Number	0000002764
Date	Jan 8, 2021
Instrument	20210108-0002764

Lender

Name	NEIGHBORHOOD LOANS
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	352 Months
Due	May 1, 2050

May 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Recording Date	May 7, 2020
Property Address	256 EASTERN AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-4740
Document Number	0000038212
Instrument Date	Apr 27, 2020
Instrument	38212
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 26, 2020
Title Company	BELL TITLE AGENCY/GRAND RAPIDS, BELL TITLE AGCY/GRAND RAPIDS

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,613.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	1144 LAKE GROVE AVE SE GRAND RAPIDS MI 495063523, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506-3523

Mortgage

Document Number	38213
Date	May 7, 2020
Instrument	38213

Lender

Name	NEIGHBORHOOD LOANS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	May 6, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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		$153,200 (-6.87%)	$306,400 (-6.87%)
2025	$6,529.00 (+16.17%)	$164,500 (+30.66%)	$329,000 (+30.66%)
2023		$125,900	$251,800
2021	$5,620.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

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 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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