Kent County property record for 261 Lantern Dr NW, Comstock Park, MI 49321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,072 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.467 acres (20,343 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $149,900 (Mar 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $3,195 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-09-25-402-057 |
| Primary APN | 41-09-25-402-057 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 4 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,072 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,324 sqft |
| Basement Area | 748 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Lot Area | 20,343 sqft (0.467 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 234 ft deep x 87 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 261 LANTERN DR NW |
|---|---|
| City | COMSTOCK PARK |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49321-9206 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 82 * WESTGATE MEADOWS NO.3 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTGATE MEADOWS NO.3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 82 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ALPINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 11405 |
261 Lantern Dr NW is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2003.
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 LANTERN DR NW, COMSTOCK PARK, MI 49321-9206 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 11, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 11, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 5, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6717 / 504 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Lantern Dr NW was $3,195.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kent County |
| County Subdivision | Alpine Township |
| Unified School District | Comstock Park Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $174,400 (+12.95%) | $348,800 (+12.95%) | |
| 2025 | $3,195.00 Homeowner's exemption | $154,400 | $308,800 |
| 2023 | $129,100 | $258,200 | |
| 2019 | $2,499.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 Lantern Dr NW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
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 Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1978 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Wildfire risk around 261 Lantern Dr NW is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 93% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP serves 42,271 people · EPA ID MI0005370 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater influenced by surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jan 2017 |
|---|---|
| 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 329 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 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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