Kent County property record for 6857 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,619 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.68 acres (29,621 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $122,000 (Nov 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,343 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage Mar 2018 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-22-07-228-021 |
| Primary APN | 41-22-07-228-021 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,619 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,619 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,619 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 224 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 29,621 sqft (0.68 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 298 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 6857 EASTERN AVE SE |
|---|---|
| City | GRAND RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49508-7473 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL-10 LOW |
| Legal Description | N 90 FT OF S 313 FT OF N 1/2 E 1/4 NE 1/4 NE 1/4 * SEC 7 T5N R11W 0.68 A. |
| Legal Range | 11W |
| Legal Township | 05N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GAINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 14704 |
6857 Eastern Ave SE is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2012.
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6857 EASTERN AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508-7473 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Mar 30, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage WYNDHAM CAPITAL MORTGAGE INC |
| Oct 7, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 28, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 28, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012110671 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Property Address | 6857 EASTERN AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508-7473 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Title Company | BARRISTERS TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6857 EASTERN AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508-7473 |
| Document Number | 0000016847 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220225-0016847 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Property Address | 6857 EASTERN AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508-7473 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000024966 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180330-0024966 |
| Name | WYNDHAM CAPITAL MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28210 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Property Address | 6857 EASTERN AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508-7473 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000093015 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202010070093015 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 6857 Eastern Ave SE was $2,343.
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 | $165,100 (+4.83%) | $330,200 (+4.83%) | |
| 2025 | $2,343.00 Homeowner's exemption | $157,500 | $315,000 |
| 2023 | $118,400 | $236,800 | |
| 2018 | $1,883.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6857 Eastern 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.
Wildfire risk around 6857 Eastern Ave SE is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | 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 291 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Surf Internet Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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