Kent County property record for 2705 Richards Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 904 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.122 acres (5,314 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $5,766 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-18-03-179-018 |
| Primary APN | 41-18-03-179-018 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 904 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 5,314 sqft (0.122 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 102 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 3,814 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 2705 RICHARDS DR SE |
|---|---|
| City | GRAND RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49506-4737 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 633 * PARIS PARK NO. 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARIS PARK NO. 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 633 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST GRAND RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 12500 |
2705 Richards Dr SE is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2020.
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2705 RICHARDS DR SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506-4737 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NEIGHBORHOOD LOANS |
| Aug 7, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CHEMICAL BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 28, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 28, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 7, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020100888 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 30, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000007624 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 28, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2705 RICHARDS DR SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506-4737 |
| Document Number | 0000100888 |
| Map Reference | LB 35 PG 13 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202010280100888 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,150.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 56 FITCH PL SE, 56, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-4424 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1622 SHERMAN ST SE # 2, 2, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506-2862 |
| Document Number | 0000100889 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202010280100889 |
| Name | NEIGHBORHOOD LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 7, 2019 |
| Property Address | 2705 RICHARDS DR SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506-4737 |
| Document Number | 0000058360 |
| Map Reference | LB 35 PG 13 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190807-0058360 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | SUN TITLE AGENCY OF MI INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,806.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2705 RICHARDS DR SE, 2705, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506-4737 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2339 OAKWOOD DR SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506-4059 |
| Document Number | 0000058361 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 7, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190807-0058361 |
| Name | CHEMICAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2705 Richards Dr SE was $5,766.
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 | $168,500 (+8.57%) | $337,000 (+8.57%) | |
| 2025 | $5,766.00 Homeowner's exemption | $155,200 | $310,400 |
| 2023 | $123,100 | $246,200 | |
| 2021 | $4,977.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 2705 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.
Wildfire risk around 2705 Richards Dr SE 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | EAST GRAND RAPIDS serves 11,637 people · EPA ID MI0001960 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GRAND RAPIDS |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2026 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
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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