Kent County property record for 853 Griggs St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 988 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.142 acres (6,186 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $17,000 (May 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $987 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale Jul 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-18-05-308-043 |
| Primary APN | 41-18-05-308-043 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 988 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 494 sqft |
| Basement Area | 494 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 494 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Lot Area | 6,186 sqft (0.142 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 155 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 853 GRIGGS ST SE |
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| City | GRAND RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49507-2729 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN-LDR |
| Legal Description | LOT 54* HOYT & HOOKER S ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | HOYT & HOOKER S ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 54 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GRAND RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
853 Griggs St SE is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2026.
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 853 GRIGGS ST SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49507-2729 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Jul 5, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit LAKE MICHIGAN CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3062 / 1215 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000040005 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 853 GRIGGS ST SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49507-2729 |
| Document Number | 0000040005 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202640005 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 853 GRIGGS ST SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49507-2729 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Property Address | 853 GRIGGS ST SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49507-2729 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 26, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 853 GRIGGS ST SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49507-2729 |
| Document Number | 0000037422 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230705-0037422 |
| Name | LAKE MICHIGAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49512 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jul 15, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 853 Griggs St SE was $987.
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 | $85,300 (+4.15%) | $170,600 (+4.15%) | |
| 2025 | $987.00 | $81,900 | $163,800 |
| 2023 | $60,600 | $121,200 | |
| 2021 | $855.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 853 Griggs St 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 853 Griggs St 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 | 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 699 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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