Kent County property record for 3259 Townsend Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,459 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $187,500 (Jan 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,879 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Sale & Mortgage May 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-14-06-277-014 |
| Primary APN | 41-14-06-277-014 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,459 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 784 sqft |
| Basement Area | 675 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 675 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 56 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Patio Area | 199 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 3259 TOWNSEND AVE NE |
|---|---|
| City | GRAND RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49525-2557 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN-LDR |
| Legal Description | THE S 55.71 FT OF W 140 FT OF E 963 FT OF LOT 5* BRIGGS NORTH PARK PLAT |
| Legal Subdivision | BRIGGS NORTH PARK PLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GRAND RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
3259 Townsend Ave NE is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2020.
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3259 TOWNSEND AVE NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525-2557 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CONSUMERS CU |
| May 30, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI LAKE MI CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 2, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 2, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 30, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020288 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 4, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000011350 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 2, 2020 |
| Property Address | 3259 TOWNSEND AVE NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525-2557 |
| Document Number | 0000000288 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 288 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE/MI |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,612.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 3259 TOWNSEND AVE NE GRAND RAPIDS MI 495252557, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525-2557 |
| Document Number | 289 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 289 |
| Name | CONSUMERS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | KALAMAZOO, MI 49009 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Recording Date | May 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 3259 TOWNSEND AVE NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525-2557 |
| Document Number | 0000037018 |
| Instrument Date | May 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 37018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 21, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,376.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 3721 DUNLOP LK NE GRAND RAPIDS MI 495259361, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525-9361 |
| Document Number | 37019 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 37019 |
| Name | LAKE MI CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49501 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 29, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3259 Townsend Ave NE was $2,879.
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 | $151,200 (+17.85%) | $302,400 (+17.85%) | |
| 2025 | $2,879.00 | $128,300 | $256,600 |
| 2023 | $98,800 | $197,600 | |
| 2021 | $2,493.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3259 Townsend Ave NE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 1, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
No wildfire likelihood is modeled around 3259 Townsend Ave NE, 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 wildfire likelihood modeled here |
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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 312 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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