Kent County property record for 917 Bemis St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,012 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.087 acres (3,790 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $22,900 (Sep 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,291 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-14-32-105-042 |
| Primary APN | 41-14-32-105-042 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,012 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 660 sqft |
| Basement Area | 660 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 660 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 3,790 sqft (0.087 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 84 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 917 BEMIS ST SE |
|---|---|
| City | GRAND RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49506-2512 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN-LDR |
| Legal Description | LOT 18 EXCEPT S 6 FT FOR STREET* VAN LEEUWEN S ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | FT FOR STREET VAN LEEUWEN S ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GRAND RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 3200 |
917 Bemis St SE is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2013.
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4500 SHILOH PINES DR SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546-8295 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 18, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 18, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 5, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201396374 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 29, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000081223 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Property Address | 917 BEMIS ST SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506-2512 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4500 SHILOH PINES DR SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546-8295 |
| Document Number | 0000124102 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211116-0124102 |
| Name | BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10007 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 917 Bemis St SE was $1,291.
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 | $84,600 (+11.76%) | $169,200 (+11.76%) | |
| 2025 | $1,291.00 | $75,700 | $151,400 |
| 2023 | $63,500 | $127,000 | |
| 2021 | $1,112.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 917 Bemis 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.
The area around 917 Bemis 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.
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 992 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet, Verizon.
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