902 Bates St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 Property Records

Kent County property record for 902 Bates St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,708 sqft · built 1915
Lot Size	0.127 acres (5,532 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$129,700 (Jul 2018)
Tax Bill	$1,875 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2018 Mortgage Jul 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`41-14-32-154-014`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`41-14-32-154-014`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,708 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	926 sqft
Basement Area	926 sqft
Unfinished Basement	926 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1915
Effective Year Built	Effective 1915
Roof Type	Gable
Lot Area	5,532 sqft (0.127 acres)
Lot Dimensions	138 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	219 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	902 BATES ST SE
City	GRAND RAPIDS
State	MI
Zip	49506-2626
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	TN-LDR
Legal Description	LOT 558* DORAN S ASSESSOR S PLAT NO 17
Legal Subdivision	DORAN S ASSESSOR S PLAT NO 17
Legal Lot Number	558
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Township / Civil Division	GRAND RAPIDS
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2012
Census Tract	3200

Owner

902 Bates St SE is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2018.

Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	902 BATES ST SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506-2626
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 20, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP
Jul 3, 2018	Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · FHA Mortgage AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP
Jan 25, 2017	Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 3, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 3, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jan 25, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201850925
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 11, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc	0000006990
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Property Address	902 BATES ST SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506-2626
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 7, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000055870
Date	Jul 20, 2018
Instrument	20180720-0055870

Lender

Name	AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	PORTAGE, MI 49002

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2048

July 2018: Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Recording Date	Jul 3, 2018
Property Address	902 BATES ST SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506-2626
Document Number	0000050925
Map Reference	LB43 PG18
Instrument Date	Jun 28, 2018
Instrument	20180703-0050925
Transaction Type	Subdivision Related Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 30, 2021
Title Company	ATA NATIONAL TITLE GROUP LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,118.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	30 S WACKER DR, 30, CHICAGO, IL 60606-7413

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1200 LOGAN SR SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506

Mortgage

Document Number	0000050926
Date	Jul 3, 2018
Instrument	20180703-0050926

Lender

Name	AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP
Type	Funding / Finance Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2048

January 2017: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Trustee's Deed
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Recording Date	Jan 25, 2017
Property Address	902 BATES ST SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506-2626
Document Number	0000006990
Instrument Date	Jan 11, 2017
Instrument	6990
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Mar 23, 2017
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$406.36
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Notice of Trustee Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	305 WALKER DR CHICAGO IL 60606, CHICAGO, IL 60606

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 902 Bates St SE was $1,875.

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$120,300 (+10.06%)	$240,600 (+10.06%)
2025	$1,875.00	$109,300	$218,600
2023		$92,600	$185,200
2021	$1,518.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 902 Bates 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

The area around 902 Bates St 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	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 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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