437 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Property Records

Kent County property record for 437 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Property Summary

Property Type	Commercial
Details	4 bd · 4 ba · 2,788 sqft · built 1906
Lot Size	0.128 acres (5,576 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$390,000 (Nov 2021)
Tax Bill	$11,739 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2021 Sale Sep 2019 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`41-14-31-229-023`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`41-14-31-229-023`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	4 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	4 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	12 Rooms
Units	5 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,788 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area	1,378 sqft
Basement Area	1,378 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,378 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1906
Effective Year Built	Effective 1937
Fire Resistance	Fireproof Steel Frame
Roof Type	Hip
Lot Area	5,576 sqft (0.128 acres)
Lot Dimensions	147 ft deep x 38 ft wide
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	176 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	437 EASTERN AVE SE
City	GRAND RAPIDS
State	MI
Zip	49503-5556
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Commercial > Retail
Local Zoning Code	TN-MDR
Legal Description	N 37.5 FT OF LOT 111 & W 20 FT OF N 2.5 FT OF S 17.5 FT OF LOT 111* GRAND RAPIDS HOMESTEAD ASSOCIATION S SUBDIVISION* OF A
Legal Subdivision	GRAND RAPIDS HOMESTEAD ASSOCIATION S SUB
Legal Lot Number	111
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Township / Civil Division	GRAND RAPIDS
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1000
Census Tract	3000

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 Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	1617 GORHAM DR SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506-4516
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 12, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer NEXT DOOR TITLE AGENCY LLC
Sep 16, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage COMMUNITY CHOICE CU
Jun 1, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MISCELLANEOUS CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 12, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 12, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 1, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2021122981
Prior Transfer Date	Feb 28, 1985
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Recording Date	Nov 12, 2021
Property Address	437 EASTERN AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-5556
Document Number	0000122981
Map Reference	LB 2 PG 51
Instrument Date	Oct 7, 2021
Instrument	20211112-0122981
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 10, 2021
Title Company	NEXT DOOR TITLE AGENCY LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$3,354.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	437 EASTERN AVE SE, 437, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-5556

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1304 SHERMAN ST SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506-2614

September 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Property Address	437 EASTERN AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-5556
Document Number	0000074541
Instrument Date	Sep 16, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 21, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Additional	Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	5635 BEYHILL DRNE BELMONT MI 49306, BELMONT, MI 49306

Mortgage

Document Number	0000074541
Date	Sep 30, 2019
Instrument	74541

Lender

Name	COMMUNITY CHOICE CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48334

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded

June 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Recording Date	Jun 1, 2017
Property Address	437 EASTERN AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-5556
Document Number	0000046360
Instrument Date	May 31, 2017
Instrument	46360
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 10, 2019
Title Company	ESSENTIAL TITLE AGENCY LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,917.80
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	5635 BEYHILL DR NE BELMONT MI 493067801, BELMONT, MI 49306-7801

Mortgage

Document Number	46361
Date	Jun 1, 2017
Instrument	46361

Lender

Name	MISCELLANEOUS CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48334

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Kent County
Municipality	Grand Rapids City
Unified School District	Grand Rapids Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$258,000 (+3.91%)	$516,000 (+3.91%)
2025	$11,739.00 (+288.71%)	$248,300 (+8.81%)	$496,600 (+8.81%)
2023		$228,200	$456,400
2021	$3,020.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 992 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: Metronet, Verizon.

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