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$161,661$249 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

2118 NELSON AVE SE

GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49507
2
Beds
1
Baths
650 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.
1951
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$162K
$144K low$179K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,738 (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.$55,200 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$69,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$110,400

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.40
38
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.
61
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
73
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.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.Residential (General/Single)
CountyKENT
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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.

M
Alger Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Ottawa Hills High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
E
Brookside Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.1 mi

District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 49507These 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.121
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.15

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.26%
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.37,497
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,743 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,676
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,047
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%

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How this home compares

2118 Nelson Ave Se 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 least valuable homes in Alger Heights
  • Costs more per square foot than 87% of homes in Grand Rapids 49507
  • Among the smallest homes in Grand Rapids 49507
  • Newer than 92% of homes in Alger Heights

What homes are worth in Grand Rapids 49507

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$115K$375K

This home is worth more than 20% of homes in Grand Rapids 49507.

How it measures up in Grand Rapids 49507

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Grand Rapids 49507.

Estimated value$161,661
CheaperTypical $229,247Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$249
CheaperTypical $179Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Living area650 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,317 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1951
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 92% of homes nearby

How 2118 Nelson Ave Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlger HeightsGrand Rapids 49507Kent County
Estimated valuepricier than$161,661almost no homes20% of homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24959% of homes87% of homes52% of homes
Living areabigger than650 ft²almost no homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than195192% of homes92% of homes32% of homes

About 2118 Nelson Ave Se

How much is 2118 Nelson Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2118 Nelson Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI is $161,661 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $143,862 to $179,460. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2118 Nelson Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI last sell?

2118 Nelson Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2118 Nelson Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI?

2118 Nelson Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 650 square feet of living space.

When was 2118 Nelson Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI built?

2118 Nelson Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI was built in 1951, making it 75 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2118 Nelson Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI?

2118 Nelson Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI is assigned to Alger Middle School (middle), rated D-; Ottawa Hills High School (high), rated C; Brookside Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Grand Rapids Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2118 Nelson Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI compare to other homes in Grand Rapids 49507?

Among the 11,169 homes in Grand Rapids 49507, it is worth more than 20% of them ($161,661 against a typical $229,247), its price per square foot is higher than 87% of them ($249 against a typical $179), it is bigger than almost none of them (650 ft² against a typical 1,317 ft²) and it is newer than 92% of them (1951 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Kent County, it is worth more than 3% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 2118 Nelson Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2118 Nelson Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI was $1,738. The county assessed it at $55,200.

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