2738 Richards Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 Property Records

Kent County property record for 2738 Richards Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,041 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size0.156 acres (6,795 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$400,000 (Jun 2025)
Tax Bill$6,447 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Jul 2018 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN41-18-03-181-013

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN41-18-03-181-013

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,041 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area810 sqft
Basement Area768 sqft
Game RoomGame Room

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1952
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1952
Lot Area6,795 sqft (0.156 acres)
Lot Dimensions119 ft deep x 57 ft wide
Garage Area352 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchSlab
Deck Area2,724 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address2738 RICHARDS DR SE
CityGRAND RAPIDS
StateMI
Zip49506-4738
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-2
Legal DescriptionW 55 FT OF LOTS 658 & 659 * PARIS PARK NO. 3
Legal SubdivisionPARIS PARK NO. 3
Legal Lot Number658-659
JurisdictionKENT MI
Township / Civil DivisionEAST GRAND RAPIDS
Census Block Group2
Census Block2006
Census Tract12500

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 RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address8 THE GM STE A, DOVER, DE 19901
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 8, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
INDEPENDENT BANK
Jul 13, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
MICHIGAN LAND TITLE
Feb 15, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI
LAKE MI CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 2, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 2, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 8, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202535346
Prior Transfer DateNov 17, 2000
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKENT MI
Recording DateNov 8, 2019
Property Address2738 RICHARDS DR SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506-4738
Document Number0000087301
Map ReferenceLB 35 PG 13
Instrument DateOct 31, 2019
Instrument20191108-0087301
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 30, 2021
Title CompanyBELL TTL AGCY OF GRAND RAPID

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,089.80
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address2738 RICHARDS DR SE, 2738, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506-4738

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address412 BRIAN LANE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-2121

Mortgage

Document Number0000087300
DateNov 8, 2019
Instrument20191108-0087300
Lender
NameINDEPENDENT BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueNov 1, 2034

July 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionKENT MI
Recording DateJul 13, 2018
Property Address2738 RICHARDS DR SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506-4738
Document Number0000054070
Instrument DateJul 6, 2018
Instrument54070
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 1, 2018
Title CompanyMICHIGAN LAND TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLife Estate
Address2738 RICHARDS DR SE EAST GRAND RAPIDS MI 495064738, EAST GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506-4738

February 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKENT MI
Recording DateFeb 15, 2018
Property Address2738 RICHARDS DR SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506-4738
Document Number0000012185
Instrument DateFeb 9, 2018
Instrument12185
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 7, 2018
Title CompanyBELL TITLE AGENCY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,064.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1775 STAR SCHOOL RD HASTINGS MI 490588780, HASTINGS, MI 49058-8780

Mortgage

Document Number12186
DateFeb 15, 2018
Instrument12186
Lender
NameLAKE MI CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressGRAND RAPIDS, MI 49501
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 14, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyKent County
MunicipalityEast Grand Rapids City
Unified School DistrictEast Grand Rapids Public School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$188,400 (+8.84%)$376,800 (+8.84%)
2025$6,447.00 (+15.87%)$173,100 (+23.47%)$346,200 (+23.47%)
2023$140,200$280,400
2021$5,564.00

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 1, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (1994–1996)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 3
Most Recent ClaimJan 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemEAST GRAND RAPIDS
serves 11,637 people · EPA ID MI0001960
Water SourcePurchased surface water from GRAND RAPIDS
Last State InspectionJan 2026
Lead10 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 532 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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