Kent County property record for 9690 Downes St NE, Lowell, MI 49331
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,140 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 14.3 acres (625,086 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $22,500 (Dec 1986) |
| Tax Bill | $5,041 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-16-18-300-029 |
| Primary APN | 41-16-18-300-029 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,140 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,427 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,427 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Lot Area | 625,086 sqft (14.3 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 9690 DOWNES ST NE |
|---|---|
| City | LOWELL |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49331-9453 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-A |
| Legal Description | PART SWFRL 1/4 COM AT W 1/4 COR TH S 88D 58M 35S E ALONG E&W 1/4 LINE 845.45 FT TH S 0D 05M E 360.0 FT TH N 88D 58M 35S W |
| Legal Range | 09W |
| Legal Township | 07N |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | VERGENNES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 12003 |
9690 Downes St NE is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2025.
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9690 DOWNES ST NE, LOWELL, MI 49331-9453 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 18, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 18, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000027762 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Property Address | 9690 DOWNES ST NE, LOWELL, MI 49331-9453 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000016831 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180307-0016831 |
| Name | THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43231 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Feb 23, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 9690 Downes St NE was $5,041.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kent County |
| County Subdivision | Vergennes Township |
| Unified School District | Lowell Area Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $311,000 (+4.19%) | $622,000 (+4.19%) | |
| 2025 | $5,041.00 Homeowner's exemption | $298,500 | $597,000 |
| 2023 | $250,100 | $500,200 | |
| 2019 | $4,180.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 9690 Downes St NE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1985.
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 Claims | 2 (1985–1986) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1986 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
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 9690 Downes St NE is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Point Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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