Kent County property record for 555 Walnut St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,710 sqft · built 1875 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $280,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $7,102 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-14-19-252-013 |
| Primary APN | 41-14-19-252-013 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,710 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,221 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,831 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 610 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1875 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1875 |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 102 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 555 WALNUT ST NE |
|---|---|
| City | GRAND RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49503-1759 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN-LDR |
| Legal Description | LOT 18 BLK 10* DREW & BROWN S ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | DREW & BROWN S ADD |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GRAND RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
555 Walnut St NE is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2024.
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 555 WALNUT ST NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-1759 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 5, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202446762 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Property Address | 555 WALNUT ST NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-1759 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 27, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 640 TWIN LAKES DR NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525-3454 |
| Document Number | 0000000640 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230105-0000640 |
| Name | LAKE MICHIGAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49512 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jan 15, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 555 Walnut St NE was $7,102.
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 | $134,100 (+6.18%) | $268,200 (+6.18%) | |
| 2025 | $7,102.00 | $126,300 | $252,600 |
| 2023 | $87,000 | $174,000 | |
| 2021 | $1,848.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 555 Walnut St 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.
Wildfire risk around 555 Walnut St NE 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 606 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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