Kent County property record for 844 Bates St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,268 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.139 acres (6,055 sqft) |
| Owner | Company on Record |
| Last Sale | $52,000 (Mar 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $5,592 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-14-32-154-008 |
| Primary APN | 41-14-32-154-008 |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,268 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,332 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 936 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Lot Area | 6,055 sqft (0.139 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 138 ft deep x 44 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 234 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 844 BATES ST SE |
|---|---|
| City | GRAND RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49506-2616 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN-LDR |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 & W 4 FT OF LOT 3* JAMES KENNEDY S ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | JAMES KENNEDY S ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 2-3 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GRAND RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 3200 |
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of June 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 415 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR ST SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49507-1275 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 22, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 22, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 5, 1985 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201622483 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 15, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000022483 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 16, 2022 |
| Property Address | 844 BATES ST SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506-2616 |
| Document Number | 0000093351 |
| Map Reference | LB 13 PG 38 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20221216-0093351 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 990 CULPEPPER DR SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508-7080 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 415 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR ST SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49507-1275 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of June 13, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,592.00 (+241.18%) | $127,700 (+22.79%) | $255,400 (+22.79%) |
| 2023 | $104,000 | $208,000 | |
| 2021 | $1,639.00 |
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 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 939 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet, T-Mobile.
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