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Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $470,000 on Feb 16, 2018

15 COLLEGE AVE NE

GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
1
Baths
5,085 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1897
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$470,000 · Feb 16, 2018
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$3,086,558
ARCHWEST LENDING LLC · recorded Sep 19, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,679 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$348,300 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$336,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$696,600

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.Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)
CountyKENT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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 SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
E
Grand Rapids Montessori AcademyC-
Elementary · Grades PK–12 · 0.2 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

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

How this home compares

15 College Ave Ne measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the largest homes in Kent County
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Grand Rapids 49503
  • Older than 96% of homes in Kent County

How it measures up in Grand Rapids 49503

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Grand Rapids 49503.

Living area5,085 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,358 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1897
OlderTypical 1917Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 15 College Ave Ne ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHeritage HillGrand Rapids 49503Kent County
Living areabigger than5,085 ft²96% of homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac76% of homes86% of homes46% of homes
Year builtnewer than189731% of homes21% of homes4% of homes

About 15 College Ave Ne

When did 15 College Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI last sell?

15 College Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI last sold on Feb 16, 2018 for $470,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 15 College Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI?

15 College Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI has 1 bathrooms, 5,085 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 15 College Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI built?

15 College Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI was built in 1897, making it 129 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 15 College Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI?

15 College Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI is assigned to Innovation Central High School (high), rated C-; Grand Rapids Montessori Academy (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Grand Rapids Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 15 College Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI compare to other homes in Grand Rapids 49503?

Among the 9,995 homes in Grand Rapids 49503, it is bigger than almost all of them (5,085 ft² against a typical 1,358 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1897 against a typical 1917). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 15 College Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 15 College Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI was $11,679. The county assessed it at $348,300.

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