6961 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508 Property Records

Kent County property record for 6961 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,050 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size	0.77 acres (33,541 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$175,000 (Jul 2020)
Tax Bill	$2,726 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2020 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`41-22-07-228-028`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`41-22-07-228-028`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Building Area	1,050 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	840 sqft
Basement Area	840 sqft
Game Room	Game Room

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1952
Effective Year Built	Effective 1952
Lot Area	33,541 sqft (0.77 acres)
Lot Dimensions	298 ft deep x 102 ft wide
Garage Area	728 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Deck Area	2,209 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	6961 EASTERN AVE SE
City	GRAND RAPIDS
State	MI
Zip	49508-7472
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RL-10 LOW
Legal Description	S 102.22 FT OF N 1101.6 FT OF E 1/2 E 1/2 NE 1/4 NE 1/4 * SEC 7 T5N R11W 0.77 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

Owner

Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	6961 EASTERN AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508-7472
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 7, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 7, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 27, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202058505
Prior Transfer Date	May 15, 2009
Prior Transfer Doc	0000052896
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Recording Date	Jul 7, 2020
Property Address	6961 EASTERN AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508-7472
Document Number	0000058505
Instrument Date	Jun 25, 2020
Instrument	58505
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 1, 2020
Title Company	STAR TITLE SERVICES, STAR TITLE AGCY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$1,505.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2300 138TH AVE DORR MI 493239559, DORR, MI 49323-9559

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Kent County
County Subdivision	Gaines Charter Township
Unified School District	Kentwood Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$130,700 (+5.92%)	$261,400 (+5.92%)
2025		$123,400 (+21.34%)	$246,800 (+21.34%)
2023	$2,726.00 (+70.16%)	$101,700	$203,400
2018	$1,602.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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