Kent County property record for 2742 Richards Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,153 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.189 acres (8,233 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $308,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $8,098 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2020 Line of Credit + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-18-03-181-014 |
| Primary APN | 41-18-03-181-014 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,153 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 8,233 sqft (0.189 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 612 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 1,910 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 2742 RICHARDS DR SE |
|---|---|
| City | GRAND RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49506-4738 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 658 & 659 EX W 55 FT * PARIS PARK NO. 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARIS PARK NO. 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 658-659 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST GRAND RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 12500 |
2742 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 | 2742 RICHARDS DR SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506-4738 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CONSUMERS CU |
| Mar 30, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit LAKE MI CU |
| Aug 29, 2019 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WATERSTONE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Sep 29, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage WATERSTONE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 16, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 16, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 29, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202096668 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 16, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000065036 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2742 RICHARDS DR SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506-4738 |
| Document Number | 0000096668 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202010160096668 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,648.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2742 RICHARDS DR SE, 2742, EAST GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506-4738 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 5714 BETHANNE DR SW, WYOMING, MI 49418-9787 |
| Document Number | 0000096669 |
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| Date | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202010160096669 |
| Name | CONSUMERS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2035 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Property Address | 2742 RICHARDS DR SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506-4738 |
| Document Number | 0000029736 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 30, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 5, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 2742 RICHARDS DR SE GRAND RAPIDS MI 495064738, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506-4738 |
| Document Number | 0000029736 |
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| Date | Apr 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 29736 |
| Name | LAKE MI CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49501-2848 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Apr 5, 2045 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 29, 2019 |
| Property Address | 2742 RICHARDS DR SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506-4738 |
| Document Number | 0000065036 |
| Map Reference | LB 35 PG 13 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190829-0065036 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | GRAND RAPIDS TITLE CO LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2742 RICHARDS DR SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506-4738 |
| Document Number | 0000065037 |
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| Date | Aug 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190829-0065037 |
| Name | WATERSTONE MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2742 RICHARDS DR SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506-4738 |
| Document Number | 0000082602 |
| Map Reference | LB35 PG13 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170929-0082602 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE OF MICHIGAN IN |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,935.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 7869 HURON TRL, 7869, THOMPSONVILLE, MI 49683-9480 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 5978 E LYN HAVEN DR SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49512-9320 |
| Document Number | 0000082603 |
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| Date | Sep 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170929-0082603 |
| Name | WATERSTONE MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2742 Richards Dr SE was $8,098.
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 | $235,700 (+8.72%) | $471,400 (+8.72%) | |
| 2025 | $8,098.00 Homeowner's exemption | $216,800 | $433,600 |
| 2023 | $171,600 | $343,200 | |
| 2021 | $6,989.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2742 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 2742 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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