851 Freeman Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Property Records

Kent County property record for 851 Freeman Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Property Summary

Property Type	Auto Repair, Garage
Details	51,177 sqft
Lot Size	2.4 acres (104,544 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on File
Last Sale	$550,000 (Oct 2003)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2017 Transfer Dec 2017 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (moderate risk)
APN	`41-13-35-401-008`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`41-13-35-401-008`

Interior

Stories	1 Story
Building Area	51,177 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Fire Resistance	Masonry Walls, Wood Interior
Lot Area	104,544 sqft (2.4 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	851 FREEMAN AVE SW
City	GRAND RAPIDS
State	MI
Zip	49503-4809
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Commercial > Retail > Auto Repair, Garage
Local Zoning Code	SD-IT
Legal Description	411335401008 PART OF SFRL 1/2 COM 2468.63 FT N 0D 32M 45S E ALONG N&S 1/4 LINE TO SLY R/W LINE OF MARKET ST /90 FT WIDE/ &
Legal Range	12W
Legal Township	07N
Legal Section	35
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Township / Civil Division	GRAND RAPIDS
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2017
Census Tract	2600

Owner

851 Freeman Ave SW, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2017.

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	Company Name on File
Mailing Address	300 ELLSWORTH AVE SW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-4005
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 12, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Dec 12, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 10, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 10, 2003 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 29, 1994
Deed Document Number	2003205827
Last Transfer Date	Dec 12, 2017
Transfer Doc	0000103844
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Recording Date	Dec 12, 2017
Property Address	851 FREEMAN AVE SW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-4809
Document Number	0000103844
Instrument Date	Dec 12, 2017
Instrument	103844
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 3, 2018

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Partnership
Address	300 ELLSWORTH AVE SW GRAND RAPIDS MI 495034005, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-4005

December 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Recording Date	Dec 12, 2017
Property Address	851 FREEMAN AVE SW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-4809
Document Number	0000103843
Instrument Date	Dec 8, 2017
Instrument	103843
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 3, 2018

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Partnership
Address	300 ELLSWORTH AVE SW GRAND RAPIDS MI 495034005, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-4005

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Kent County
Municipality	Grand Rapids City
Unified School District	Grand Rapids Public Schools (PK - 12)

Flood

FEMA maps place 851 Freeman Ave SW in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 1, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X moderate risk
500-Year Floodplain	Yes 0.2% annual chance
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 851 Freeman Ave SW is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood	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	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

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 173 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Metronet.

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