Kent County property record for 653 Sinclair Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.096 acres (4,181 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $184,000 (Dec 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,201 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-14-19-405-007 |
| Primary APN | 41-14-19-405-007 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 576 sqft |
| Basement Area | 576 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 576 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 4,181 sqft (0.096 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 113 ft deep x 37 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 210 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 653 SINCLAIR AVE NE |
|---|---|
| City | GRAND RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49503-1651 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN-LDR |
| Legal Description | S 39 FT OF N 107 FT OF LOT 21 EXCEPT THEREFROM PART OF LOT 21 COM AT NE COR OF N 40 FT OF S 43 FT OF SD LOT 21 TH N 2 FT TH W |
| Legal Subdivision | FT TO BEG COIT S SUBD |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GRAND RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 1300 |
653 Sinclair Ave NE is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2022.
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 653 SINCLAIR AVE NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-1651 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOMETOWN LENDERS INC |
| Jun 5, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 6, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 6, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 27, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202291082 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 2, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000046983 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 6, 2022 |
| Property Address | 653 SINCLAIR AVE NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-1651 |
| Document Number | 0000091082 |
| Map Reference | LB 7 PG 30 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20221206-0091082 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 6, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE/MI, CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,380.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 653 SINCLAIR AVE NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-1651 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 653 SINCLAIR AVE NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-1651 |
| Document Number | 0000091163 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20221206-0091163 |
| Name | HOMETOWN LENDERS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 5, 2017 |
| Property Address | 653 SINCLAIR AVE NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-1651 |
| Document Number | 0000046983 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 46983 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 14, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 202 BALL PARK BLVD NW GRAND RAPIDS MI 495044907, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504-4907 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 653 Sinclair Ave NE was $2,201.
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 | $93,300 (+9.25%) | $186,600 (+9.25%) | |
| 2025 | $2,201.00 | $85,400 | $170,800 |
| 2023 | $60,800 | $121,600 | |
| 2021 | $1,108.00 |
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 653 Sinclair Ave 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.
The area around 653 Sinclair Ave NE 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 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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