511 Morris Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Property Records

Kent County property record for 511 Morris Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,688 sqft · built 1924
Lot Size	0.141 acres (6,142 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale	$625,000 (May 2023)
Tax Bill	$10,647 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2025 Line of Credit May 2023 Sale + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`41-14-31-205-006`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`41-14-31-205-006`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	4 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,688 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,344 sqft
Basement Area	1,344 sqft
Finished Basement	1,344 sqft
Game Room	Game Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1924
Effective Year Built	Effective 2001
Exterior Material	Brick
Roof Type	Gable
Lot Area	6,142 sqft (0.141 acres)
Lot Dimensions	123 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Area	420 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	130 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	511 MORRIS AVE SE
City	GRAND RAPIDS
State	MI
Zip	49503-5321
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	TN-LDR
Legal Description	LOT 23* DORAN S ASSESSOR S PLAT NO 3
Legal Subdivision	DORAN S ASSESSOR S PLAT NO 3
Legal Lot Number	23
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Township / Civil Division	GRAND RAPIDS
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1009
Census Tract	2900

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Heritage Hill Historic District listed 1971 · 591 contributing resources · NRIS 71000399

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

511 Morris Ave SE is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2023.

Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	511 MORRIS AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-5321
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 10, 2025	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit LAKE MICHIGAN CU
May 22, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jul 18, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY FCU
Oct 1, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY FCU
Sep 11, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 22, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 22, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 26, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202328100
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 10, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	0091183370
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Property Address	511 MORRIS AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-5321
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 23, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	511 MORRIS AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-5321

Mortgage

Document Number	0000080060
Date	Dec 10, 2025
Instrument	20251210-0080060

Lender

Name	LAKE MICHIGAN CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49512

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	300 Months
Due	Dec 15, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

May 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Recording Date	May 22, 2023
Property Address	511 MORRIS AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-5321
Document Number	0000028100
Map Reference	LB 42 PG 25
Instrument Date	May 15, 2023
Instrument	20230522-0028100
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 21, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$4,687.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	511 MORRIS AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-5321

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	650 CAMBRIDGE BLVD SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506-2811

July 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Property Address	511 MORRIS AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-5321
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 16, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	511 MORRIS AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-5321

Mortgage

Document Number	0000057087
Date	Jul 18, 2022
Instrument	20220718-0057087

Lender

Name	MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	EAST LANSING, MI 48823

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Property Address	511 MORRIS AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-5321
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 2, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	511 MORRIS AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-5321

Mortgage

Document Number	0000107755
Date	Oct 1, 2021
Instrument	20211001-0107755

Lender

Name	MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	EAST LANSING, MI 48823

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

September 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Recording Date	Sep 11, 2020
Property Address	511 MORRIS AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-5321
Document Number	0000083370
Instrument Date	Sep 10, 2020
Instrument	83370
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 6, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	511 MORRIS AVE SE GRAND RAPIDS MI 495035321, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-5321

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 511 Morris Ave SE was $10,647.

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		$355,100 (+2.04%)	$710,200 (+2.04%)
2025	$10,647.00	$348,000	$696,000
2023		$274,300	$548,600
2021	$6,283.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 511 Morris Ave SE 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.

Wildfire

The area around 511 Morris Ave SE 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.

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 662 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Metronet Fiber	5,120 / 5,120
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.

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