Kent County property record for 988 68th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.52 acres (22,651 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $126,400 (Apr 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,964 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-22-08-103-020 |
| Primary APN | 41-22-08-103-020 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,092 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 22,651 sqft (0.52 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 250 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 988 68TH ST SE |
|---|---|
| City | GRAND RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49508-7004 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL-10 LOW |
| Legal Description | PART NW 1/4 NW 1/4 COM 30 FT 90D W ALONG N SEC LINE FROM W 1/8 LINE TH S 0D 54M W PAR WITH W 1/8 LINE 269 FT TH N 71D 27M W |
| Legal Range | 11W |
| Legal Township | 05N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GAINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 14805 |
988 68th St SE is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2013.
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 988 68TH ST SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508-7004 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 9, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 9, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 14, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201338848 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 25, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000028133 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 988 68th St SE was $1,964.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kent County |
| County Subdivision | Gaines Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Kentwood Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $128,400 (+12.43%) | $256,800 (+12.43%) | |
| 2025 | $1,964.00 Homeowner's exemption | $114,200 | $228,400 |
| 2023 | $95,000 | $190,000 | |
| 2018 | $1,582.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 988 68th 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 988 68th 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 | BYRON-GAINES UTILITY AUTHORITY serves 37,464 people · EPA ID MI0001023 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from WYOMING |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2022 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 291 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Surf Internet Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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