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47 Lafayette Ave

GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
Built 19623 floors8 units663–869 ft²
$1.6M
All units combinedThe sum of our current value estimates for every unit in the building — roughly what the whole building's homes are worth together.
$185K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$274
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.

+19.3%vs the Grand Rapids ZIP median sale $/ft² ($230)

Sales Performance

$228K
Median sale (12 mo)The middle sale price among this building's units that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded deeds.
-0.9%
1-yr changeHow the building's median sale price over the last 12 months compares with the 12 months before that.
2
Sales (12 mo)Units in this building that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded arms-length deeds.
25.0%
Turnover (12 mo)The share of units that changed hands in the last 12 months. Around 4–6% a year is typical; much higher can signal investor churn or a wave of exits.
This building's own appreciationThe building's own appreciation: for every unit that sold twice (held over a year), we compute its yearly price change between the two sales and take the middle value. This is the cleanest read on how this specific building performs, because it compares each unit to itself.
+5.2%per yeartypical hold 5.2 yrsfrom 12 same-unit resales
Median sale price (yearly, all time)Every recorded arms-length sale in the building since records begin, grouped by year: the bars count sales and the line tracks the median price paid.MedianSales
20092012201420172019202120232026
Sale price per ft² (yearly, all time)The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.$/ft²
20092012201420172019202120232026

20 arms-length sales on record for this building.

Unit Mix & Floor PlansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.

2 bed
8 units
Recurring floor plansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.
2 bd · 1 ba · 664 ft²
2 units
2 bd · 1 ba · 678 ft²
2 units
One-off layouts
4 units

Value DistributionHow the building's units spread across value ranges by our current estimates. A wide spread usually means big differences in size, floor or view.

$170K–$179K
4 units
$191K–$191K
1 unit
$206K–$206K
1 unit
$234K–$234K
1 unit
$250K–$250K
1 unit

Value by Floor & LineAverage estimated price per square foot by floor range, using unit numbers to infer floors. Higher floors usually price higher — the gap shows how much the view is worth here.

Floor 1
$288/ft²
Floor 2
$265/ft²
Floor 3
$297/ft²

Ownership & Financing

Owner-occupiedThe share of units where the owner lives in the unit, per county records. The rest are second homes or rentals.50%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.25%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.4.7 yrs
Cash purchases (5 yrs)The share of purchases in the last 5 years with no mortgage recorded. High cash share is common in second-home and investor buildings.25%
Avg. loan-to-valueAverage current loan balance against unit value across the building. Low numbers mean owners hold lots of equity — a sign of financial stability.48%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$196,277
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$3,222
Pre-foreclosure noticesUnits with an active pre-foreclosure or foreclosure notice on file.0

Recent SalesThe latest recorded arms-length sales in the building, newest first.

Unit 101Jun 11, 2026$250,000Unit 304Jun 8, 2026$206,000Unit 301Dec 31, 2024$230,000Unit 302Sep 8, 2023$222,500Unit 302Mar 4, 2021$161,500Unit 201Aug 17, 2020$165,000Unit 101Mar 15, 2019$179,000Unit 202Aug 2, 2018$165,000Unit 201Apr 24, 2018$159,900Unit 302Mar 2, 2018$158,000

Values are TopHap estimates, not appraisals. Sales, ownership and tax figures come from recorded county documents via ATTOM and can lag by several weeks.

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.33
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
62
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
75
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
29
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyKENT
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2008
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Innovation Central High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
E
Grand Rapids Montessori AcademyC
Elementary · Grades PK–12 · 0.3 mi

District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 49503These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.149
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.78
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.20

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.40,149
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,306 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,548
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,334
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.46%

All UnitsEvery property record the county has at this street address, such as the units in a condo building. Prices shown are our estimates, not asking prices.

47 Lafayette Ave Ne # 101
2 bd · 3 ba · 869 ft²
$250K
47 Lafayette Ave Ne # 201
2 bd · 1 ba · 664 ft²
$177K
47 Lafayette Ave Ne # 202
2 bd · 1 ba · 678 ft²
$179K
47 Lafayette Ave Ne # 203
2 bd · 1 ba · 664 ft²
$175K
47 Lafayette Ave Ne # 301
2 bd · 1 ba · 684 ft²
$234K
47 Lafayette Ave Ne # 302
2 bd · 1 ba · 678 ft²
$191K
47 Lafayette Ave Ne # 303
2 bd · 1 ba · 663 ft²
$170K
47 Lafayette Ave Ne # 304
2 bd · 1 ba · 673 ft²
$206K

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

About 47 Lafayette Ave

How many units are in 47 Lafayette Ave, Grand Rapids, MI?

47 Lafayette Ave, Grand Rapids, MI has 8 residential units across 3 floors, built in 1962, according to county assessor records.

What is a unit at 47 Lafayette Ave, Grand Rapids, MI worth?

The median TopHap Estimate across the 8 units at 47 Lafayette Ave, Grand Rapids, MI is $184,963. That works out to $274 per square foot. Units run from 663 to 869 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.

Is 47 Lafayette Ave, Grand Rapids, MI expensive for Grand Rapids?

Units at 47 Lafayette Ave, Grand Rapids, MI carry a median of $274 per square foot, 19% above the Grand Rapids median of $230 per square foot.

How often do units sell at 47 Lafayette Ave, Grand Rapids, MI?

2 units at 47 Lafayette Ave, Grand Rapids, MI sold in the last 12 months, out of 20 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 25.0% of the building per year. The median sale over that period was $228K.

Have units at 47 Lafayette Ave, Grand Rapids, MI appreciated?

Across 12 repeat sales of the same unit, 47 Lafayette Ave, Grand Rapids, MI returned a median 5.2% per year. Because each pair is the same unit bought and sold, the figure is not distorted by which units traded. The median owner held for 5.2 years.

What floor plans does 47 Lafayette Ave, Grand Rapids, MI have?

The most common plan at 47 Lafayette Ave, Grand Rapids, MI is a 2-bedroom of 664 square feet, repeated 2 times, with a median estimate of $176,116. TopHap identifies 2 recurring plans in the building.

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