Kent County property record for 527 Lafayette St, Lowell, MI 49331
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,584 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $64,000 (Nov 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $2,910 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-20-02-254-001 |
| Primary APN | 41-20-02-254-001 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,584 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 527 LAFAYETTE ST |
|---|---|
| City | LOWELL |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49331-1124 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 BLK 4 * KING & AMPHLETT'S ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | KING & AMPHLETTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWELL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 12004 |
527 Lafayette St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2025.
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 527 LAFAYETTE ST, LOWELL, MI 49331-1124 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 1, 1981 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2583 / 1175 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000080116 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Property Address | 527 LAFAYETTE ST, LOWELL, MI 49331-1124 |
| Document Number | 0000080116 |
| Map Reference | LB 24 PG 11 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251210-0080116 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 527 LAFAYETTE ST, LOWELL, MI 49331-1124 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 527 Lafayette St was $2,910.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kent County |
| Municipality | Lowell City |
| Unified School District | Lowell Area Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $114,100 (+8.25%) | $228,200 (+8.25%) | |
| 2025 | $2,910.00 Homeowner's exemption | $105,400 | $210,800 |
| 2023 | $2,704.00 | $92,800 | $185,600 |
| 2019 | $2,442.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 527 Lafayette St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2013) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2013 · Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Wildfire risk around 527 Lafayette St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 87% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect 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 | LOWELL serves 4,150 people · EPA ID MI0003950 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 305 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Point Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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