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542 Walnut St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Property Records

Kent County property record for 542 Walnut St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 ba · 1,893 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size0.188 acres (8,189 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$67,500 (Sep 1997)
Tax Bill$2,168 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2023 Transfer
Mar 2023 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN41-14-19-254-012

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN41-14-19-254-012

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,893 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area942 sqft
Basement Area942 sqft
Unfinished Basement942 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Roof TypeGable
Lot Area8,189 sqft (0.188 acres)
Lot Dimensions124 ft deep x 66 ft wide
Garage Area361 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchPorch
Porch Area130 sqft
Patio Area180 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address542 WALNUT ST NE
CityGRAND RAPIDS
StateMI
Zip49503-1760
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeTN-LDR
Legal DescriptionLOT 13 BLK 12* DREW & BROWN S ADDITION
Legal SubdivisionDREW & BROWN S ADD
Legal Block12
Legal Lot Number13
JurisdictionKENT MI
Township / Civil DivisionGRAND RAPIDS
Census Block Group1
Census Block1013
Census Tract1200

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address542 WALNUT ST NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-1760
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 3, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Mar 1, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 29, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 29, 1997 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 28, 1989 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page5495 / 80
Last Transfer DateDec 21, 2022
Transfer Doc0000010962
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionKENT MI
Recording DateMar 3, 2023
Property Address542 WALNUT ST NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-1760
Document Number0000010962
Instrument DateDec 21, 2022
Instrument20230303-0010962
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address542 WALNUT ST NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-1760

March 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionKENT MI
Recording DateMar 1, 2023
Property Address542 WALNUT ST NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-1760
Document Number0000010639
Instrument DateDec 21, 2022
Instrument20230301-0010639
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address542 WALNUT ST NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-1760

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyKent County
MunicipalityGrand Rapids City
Unified School DistrictGrand Rapids Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$167,500 (+8.77%)$335,000 (+8.77%)
2025$2,168.00 (+15.5%)$154,000 (+27.38%)$308,000 (+27.38%)
2023$120,900$241,800
2021$1,877.00

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot 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 RiskNot 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 SystemGRAND RAPIDS
serves 306,901 people · EPA ID MI0002790
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionAug 2025
Lead7 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 606 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 2,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Metronet.

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