Kent County property record for 40 Prospect Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
| Property Type | Apartment House (2-4 Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 ba · 8,290 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.457 acres (19,907 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $20,706 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-14-30-185-004 |
| Primary APN | 41-14-30-185-004 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 8 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Units | 20 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 8,290 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,894 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,894 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,894 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Lot Area | 19,907 sqft (0.457 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 195 ft deep x 102 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 920 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 564 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 40 PROSPECT AVE NE |
|---|---|
| City | GRAND RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49503-5622 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartment House (2-4 Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | TN-LDR |
| Legal Description | S 46 FT OF LOT 4 BLK 5 & N 56 FT OF LOT 5 BLK 5* KENDALL S ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | KENDALL S ADD |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4-5 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GRAND RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
40 Prospect Ave NE, a residential property, is owned by a company that acquired it in November 2013.
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3476 EASTMAN DR, FLUSHING, MI 48433-2473 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 7, 2013 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 7, 2013 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 8, 2005 |
| Deed Document Number | 2013112781 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 24, 1996 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 40 Prospect Ave NE was $20,706.
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 | $484,100 (+4.76%) | $968,200 (+4.76%) | |
| 2025 | $20,706.00 | $462,100 | $924,200 |
| 2023 | $406,000 | $812,000 | |
| 2021 | $11,889.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 40 Prospect 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.
The area around 40 Prospect 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 |
|---|
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 369 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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