Kent County property record for 878 Argo Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,860 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.346 acres (15,072 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,439 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-15-31-303-041 |
| Primary APN | 41-15-31-303-041 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 4 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,860 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,236 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Lot Area | 15,072 sqft (0.346 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 2,268 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 878 ARGO AVE SE |
|---|---|
| City | GRAND RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49546-2352 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 188 & 189 * ORCHARD HOMES PLAT |
| Legal Subdivision | ORCHARD HOMES PLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 188-189 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ADA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 11902 |
878 Argo Ave SE is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 1998.
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 878 ARGO AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546-2352 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 13, 1998 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 13, 1998 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6181 / 148 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 878 Argo Ave SE was $2,439, up 56.6% from the year before.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kent County |
| County Subdivision | Ada Township |
| Unified School District | Forest Hills Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $141,000 (+4.37%) | $282,000 (+4.37%) | |
| 2025 | $2,439.00 (+56.65%) Homeowner's exemption | $135,100 | $270,200 |
| 2024 | $1,557.00 | ||
| 2023 | $110,600 | $221,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 878 Argo Ave SE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2012.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 1, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2012 · other causes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 878 Argo Ave 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 | EAST GRAND RAPIDS serves 11,637 people · EPA ID MI0001960 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GRAND RAPIDS |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2026 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 298 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet.
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