896 Patterson Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Property Records

Kent County property record for 896 Patterson Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,255 sqft · built 1944
Lot Size	0.294 acres (12,807 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$315,003 (Oct 2023)
Tax Bill	$3,864 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2023 Sale & Mortgage May 2023 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`41-15-31-301-013`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`41-15-31-301-013`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Building Area	1,255 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	930 sqft
Basement Area	650 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1944
Effective Year Built	Effective 1944
Architectural Style	Cape Cod
Lot Area	12,807 sqft (0.294 acres)
Lot Dimensions	123 ft deep x 104 ft wide
Garage Area	528 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	896 PATTERSON AVE SE
City	GRAND RAPIDS
State	MI
Zip	49546-2362
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R2
Legal Description	LOTS 128 & 129 * ORCHARD HOMES PLAT
Legal Subdivision	ORCHARD HOMES PLAT
Legal Lot Number	128-129
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Township / Civil Division	ADA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1023
Census Tract	11902

Owner

896 Patterson Ave SE is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2023.

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	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	896 PATTERSON AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546-2362
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 24, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage LAKE MICHIGAN CU
May 25, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer NEXT DOOR TITLE AGENCY LLC
Sep 26, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 24, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 24, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 25, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202361048
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Recording Date	Oct 24, 2023
Property Address	896 PATTERSON AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546-2362
Document Number	0000061048
Map Reference	LB 33 PG 41
Instrument Date	Oct 20, 2023
Instrument	20231024-0061048
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 1, 2023
Title Company	IRONGATE TITLE AGENCY LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$2,366.25
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1884 WESTWOOD DR NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525-1430

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1218 JACKSON ST NW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504-5442

Mortgage

Document Number	0000061049
Date	Oct 24, 2023
Instrument	20231024-0061049

Lender

Name	LAKE MICHIGAN CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2053

May 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Recording Date	May 25, 2023
Property Address	896 PATTERSON AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546-2362
Document Number	0000029138
Map Reference	LB 33 PG 41
Instrument Date	May 12, 2023
Instrument	20230525-0029138
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 21, 2023
Title Company	NEXT DOOR TITLE AGENCY LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$1,050.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	896 PATTERSON AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546-2362

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1940 TURNER AVE NW STE B, B, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504-2045

September 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Property Address	896 PATTERSON AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546-2362
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000081540
Date	Sep 26, 2017
Instrument	20170926-0081540

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	TROY, MI 48083

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 896 Patterson Ave SE was $3,864.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Kent County
County Subdivision	Ada Township
Unified School District	Forest Hills Public Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$132,100 (+4.02%)	$264,200 (+4.02%)
2025	$3,864.00 Homeowner's exemption	$127,000	$254,000
2023		$104,100	$208,200

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 896 Patterson 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

The area around 896 Patterson Ave SE has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within 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	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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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