Kent County property record for 57 Benjamin Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,432 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.102 acres (4,443 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Aug 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $3,764 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-14-29-402-025 |
| Primary APN | 41-14-29-402-025 |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 4 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,432 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,216 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,216 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,216 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Lot Area | 4,443 sqft (0.102 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 40.5 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 57 BENJAMIN AVE SE |
|---|---|
| City | GRAND RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49506-1627 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN-LDR |
| Legal Description | LOT 16* PATTEN ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | PATTEN ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GRAND RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 2400 |
57 Benjamin Ave SE is owned by two individuals who acquired it in August 2026.
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4991 TWIN CRK NE, ROCKFORD, MI 49341-9296 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 17, 1998 |
| Deed Document Number | 2003163860 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000056765 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 57 BENJAMIN AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506-1627 |
| Document Number | 0000056765 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202656765 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 4991 TWIN CRK NE, ROCKFORD, MI 49341-9296 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 57 Benjamin Ave SE was $3,764.
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 | $195,900 (-0.86%) | $391,800 (-0.86%) | |
| 2025 | $3,764.00 | $197,600 | $395,200 |
| 2023 | $150,700 | $301,400 | |
| 2021 | $3,240.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 57 Benjamin 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.
The area around 57 Benjamin 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 |
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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 860 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet.
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