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

Kent County property record for 261 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 ba · 2,492 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.185 acres (8,059 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$135,000 (Sep 2017)
Tax Bill	$6,133 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2019 Mortgage Oct 2019 Loan Modification + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`41-14-30-482-038`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`41-14-30-482-038`

Interior

Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,492 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,342 sqft
Basement Area	1,342 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,342 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Roof Type	Gable
Lot Area	8,059 sqft (0.185 acres)
Lot Dimensions	132 ft deep x 61 ft wide
Garage Area	506 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	40 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	261 EASTERN AVE SE
City	GRAND RAPIDS
State	MI
Zip	49503-4734
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	TN-MDR
Legal Description	N 46 FT OF LOT 9 BLK 1 & S 5 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	8-9
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Township / Civil Division	GRAND RAPIDS
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4000
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	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	PO BOX 68296, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49516-8296
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 17, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage WEST MICHIGAN COMMUNITY BANK
Oct 9, 2019	Loan Modification, Mortgage WEST MI CMNTY BK
Sep 12, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Apr 24, 2017	Grant Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 12, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 12, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 20, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201776472
Prior Transfer Date	Oct 12, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc	0000092638
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Property Address	261 EASTERN AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-4734
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 25, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000025741
Date	Apr 17, 2019
Instrument	20190417-0025741

Lender

Name	WEST MICHIGAN COMMUNITY BANK
Type	Bank
Address	HUDSONVILLE, MI 49426

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

October 2019: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document Type	Loan Modification
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Property Address	261 EASTERN AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-4734
Document Number	0000090769
Instrument Date	Oct 9, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 24, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Additional	Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	5709 18TH AVE HUDSONVILLE MI 494269446, HUDSONVILLE, MI 49426-9446

Mortgage

Document Number	0000090769
Date	Nov 18, 2019
Instrument	90769

Lender

Name	WEST MI CMNTY BK
Type	Bank
Address	HUDSONVILLE, MI 49426

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded

September 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Recording Date	Sep 12, 2017
Property Address	261 EASTERN AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-4734
Document Number	0000076472
Instrument Date	Sep 5, 2017
Instrument	76472
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 2, 2017
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$1,161.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	PO BOX 68296 GRAND RAPIDS MI 495168296, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49516-8296

April 2017: Grant Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Recording Date	Apr 24, 2017
Property Address	261 EASTERN AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-4734
Document Number	0000035543
Instrument Date	Oct 14, 2016
Instrument	35543
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Apr 18, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	3401 W END AVE #760 NASHVILLE TN 372036860, 760, NASHVILLE, TN 37203-6860
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

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		$196,700 (-7.52%)	$393,400 (-7.52%)
2025	$6,133.00 (+16.18%)	$212,700 (+37.49%)	$425,400 (+37.49%)
2023		$154,700	$309,400
2021	$5,279.00

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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