Kent County property record for 656 68th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49548
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,029 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.376 acres (16,379 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $76,000 (Feb 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $1,581 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-22-07-226-027 |
| Primary APN | 41-22-07-226-027 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,029 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 823 sqft |
| Basement Area | 823 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Lot Area | 16,379 sqft (0.376 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 248 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 656 68TH ST SE |
|---|---|
| City | GRAND RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49548-6933 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL-10 LOW |
| Legal Description | N 248 FT OF W 66 FT OF E 1/2 W 1/2 NE 1/4 NE 1/4 * SEC 7 T5N R11W 0.37 A. |
| Legal Range | 11W |
| Legal Township | 05N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GAINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 14704 |
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 656 68TH ST SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49548-6933 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 20, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 20, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 23, 1992 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 4022 / 1225 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kent County |
| County Subdivision | Gaines Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Kentwood Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $102,300 (+37.13%) | $204,600 (+37.13%) | |
| 2023 | $1,581.00 (+3.88%) | $74,600 | $149,200 |
| 2018 | $1,522.00 |
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
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 93% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | BYRON-GAINES UTILITY AUTHORITY serves 37,464 people · EPA ID MI0001023 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from WYOMING |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2022 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 270 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Surf Internet Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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