Kent County property record for 617 Howard St, Lowell, MI 49331
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,966 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.484 acres (21,083 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (May 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $5,114 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-20-02-188-003 |
| Primary APN | 41-20-02-188-003 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,966 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Lot Area | 21,083 sqft (0.484 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 617 HOWARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | LOWELL |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49331-1337 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 2, 3 & 4 EX E 34 FT OF LOT 2 BLK 33 * RICHARDS & WICKHAM'S PLAT |
| Legal Subdivision | RICHARDS & WICKHAM'S PLAT |
| Legal Block | 33 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2-4 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWELL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 12004 |
Source: Kent County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 617 HOWARD ST, LOWELL, MI 49331-1337 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 16, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 16, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 26, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 6902 / 713 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 11, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000053722 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 20, 2023 |
| Property Address | 617 HOWARD ST, LOWELL, MI 49331-1337 |
| Document Number | 0000053722 |
| Map Reference | LB 2 PG 55 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230920-0053722 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2023 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 617 HOWARD ST # 619, 619, LOWELL, MI 49331-1337 |
| Document Number | 0000053723 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230920-0053723 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2053 |
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 | $208,500 (+8.65%) | $417,000 (+8.65%) | |
| 2025 | $5,114.00 (+19.18%) Homeowner's exemption | $191,900 (+15.12%) | $383,800 (+15.12%) |
| 2023 | $166,700 | $333,400 | |
| 2019 | $4,291.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 14 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 21 units insured incl. 7 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 21 (1986–2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2018 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | 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 208 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Point Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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