Kent County property record for 856 Bates St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,456 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.108 acres (4,704 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $8,000 (Nov 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $1,102 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-14-32-154-011 |
| Primary APN | 41-14-32-154-011 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,456 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 948 sqft |
| Basement Area | 948 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 948 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 4,704 sqft (0.108 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 118 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 56 sqft |
| Patio Area | 72 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 856 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 5 EXCEPT S 20 FT* JAMES KENNEDY S ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | FT JAMES KENNEDY S ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GRAND RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 3200 |
Source: Kent County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 856 BATES ST SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506-2616 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 9, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 9, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 3, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2009100402 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 11, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000025116 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $1,102.00 (+17.23%) | $104,500 (+22.65%) | $209,000 (+22.65%) |
| 2023 | $85,200 | $170,400 | |
| 2021 | $940.00 |
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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