Kent County property record for 631 Bates St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,200 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.142 acres (6,186 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Mar 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $2,141 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-14-31-280-033 |
| Primary APN | 41-14-31-280-033 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,200 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,124 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,076 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,076 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 6,186 sqft (0.142 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 47 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 198 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 631 BATES ST SE |
|---|---|
| City | GRAND RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49503-5501 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN-LDR |
| Legal Description | LOT 60 EX COM 2.15 FT E ALONG S LOT LINE FROM SW COR THEREOF TH W ALONG S LOT LINE 2.15 FT TO SW COR OF SD LOT TH N ALONG W |
| Legal Subdivision | FT TH SLY TO BEG GRAND RAPIDS HOMESTEA |
| Legal Lot Number | 60 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GRAND RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 3000 |
631 Bates St SE is owned by a company that acquired it in July 2025.
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 617 BATES ST SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-5501 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 22, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 22, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 16, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200534613 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 3, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000045637 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Property Address | 631 BATES ST SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-5501 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000089681 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202009290089681 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2030 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 631 Bates St SE was $2,141.
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 | $134,800 (+6.14%) | $269,600 (+6.14%) | |
| 2025 | $2,141.00 | $127,000 | $254,000 |
| 2023 | $102,000 | $204,000 | |
| 2021 | $1,843.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 631 Bates St 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 631 Bates St 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 939 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 DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet, T-Mobile.
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