Kent County property record for 836 Prospect Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,072 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.153 acres (6,650 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $69,900 (May 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,215 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-14-19-184-030 |
| Primary APN | 41-14-19-184-030 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,072 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 780 sqft |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 780 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 6,650 sqft (0.153 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 133 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 297 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 91 sqft |
| Patio Area | 207 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 836 PROSPECT AVE NE |
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| City | GRAND RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49503-1635 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN-LDR |
| Legal Description | 411419184030 LOT 11 BLK 10 ALSO THAT PART OF VACATED PORTION OF ALLEY ADJ TO SD LOT ON THE E * W C BRADFORD'S ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | ALSO THAT PART OF VACATED PORTION OF ALL |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GRAND RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 1300 |
836 Prospect Ave NE is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2024.
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 836 PROSPECT AVE NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-1635 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 26, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 26, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 26, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200660824 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000071696 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 1, 2018 |
| Property Address | 836 PROSPECT AVE NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-1635 |
| Document Number | 0000008584 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 24, 2018 |
| Instrument | 8584 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 21, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 836 PROSPECT AVE NE GRAND RAPIDS MI 495031635, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-1635 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 836 Prospect Ave NE was $1,215.
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 | $106,600 (+12.33%) | $213,200 (+12.33%) | |
| 2025 | $1,215.00 | $94,900 | $189,800 |
| 2023 | $71,500 | $143,000 | |
| 2021 | $1,052.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 836 Prospect 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 836 Prospect 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 |
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| 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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