Kent County property record for 2853 Cheney Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 900 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.227 acres (9,888 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,644 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-14-06-480-031 |
| Primary APN | 41-14-06-480-031 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 900 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2011 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 9,888 sqft (0.227 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 728 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 15 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 2853 CHENEY AVE NE |
|---|---|
| City | GRAND RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49505-3309 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MCN-LDR |
| Legal Description | LOT 13 & N 1/2 OF LOT 12* NORTHWOOD GARDENS |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHWOOD GARDENS |
| Legal Lot Number | 12-13 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GRAND RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
2853 Cheney Ave NE is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2853 CHENEY AVE NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49505-3309 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Property Address | 2853 CHENEY AVE NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49505-3309 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000068435 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190910-0068435 |
| Name | THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43231 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Aug 26, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2853 Cheney Ave NE was $1,644.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kent County |
| Municipality | Grand Rapids City |
| Unified School District | Grand Rapids Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $120,500 (+15.64%) | $241,000 (+15.64%) | |
| 2025 | $1,644.00 | $104,200 | $208,400 |
| 2023 | $77,100 | $154,200 | |
| 2021 | $1,423.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2853 Cheney Ave NE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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.
The area around 2853 Cheney Ave NE has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 550 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet.
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