Kent County property record for 7157 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.247 acres (10,759 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Apr 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,511 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage Apr 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-22-07-280-024 |
| Primary APN | 41-22-07-280-024 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,092 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 10,759 sqft (0.247 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 83 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 644 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 988 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 7157 EASTERN AVE SE |
|---|---|
| City | GRAND RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49508-7470 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL-10 LOW |
| Legal Description | LOT 87 * BERKSHIRE PARK NO 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | BERKSHIRE PARK NO 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 87 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GAINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 14704 |
7157 Eastern Ave SE is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2018.
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7157 EASTERN AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508-7470 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
| Apr 24, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIFTH THIRD MTG/MI |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 24, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 24, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 29, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201831426 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Property Address | 7157 EASTERN AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508-7470 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 11, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7157 EASTERN AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508-7470 |
| Document Number | 0000136584 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211221-0136584 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45227 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2042 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 24, 2018 |
| Property Address | 7157 EASTERN AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508-7470 |
| Document Number | 0000031426 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 31426 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 8, 2018 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE/MI |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,591.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 7157 EASTERN AVE SE GRAND RAPIDS MI 495087470, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508-7470 |
| Document Number | 31427 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 24, 2018 |
| Instrument | 31427 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD MTG/MI |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 23, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 7157 Eastern Ave SE was $2,511.
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 | $131,000 (+6.07%) | $262,000 (+6.07%) | |
| 2025 | $2,511.00 Homeowner's exemption | $123,500 | $247,000 |
| 2023 | $103,300 | $206,600 | |
| 2018 | $1,833.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7157 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 7157 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 377 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 |
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