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Last sold for $53,000 on Mar 18, 2005

278 GARFIELD AVE SW

GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504
3
Baths
1,528 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.
4,138 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$53,000 · Mar 18, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,764 (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.$105,400 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$96,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$210,800

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.48
72
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
5
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.
76
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.48 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.undetermined

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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.1949
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 32 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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.

M
Westwood Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Union High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
E
Shawmut Hills SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 2.0 mi

District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 49504These 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.139
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.75
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.21

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
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.41,462
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,686 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,371
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,253
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

278 Garfield Ave Sw 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Kent County
  • Newer than 74% of homes in John Ball Park

How it measures up in Grand Rapids 49504

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Grand Rapids 49504.

Living area1,528 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,381 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Lot size4,138 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 58% of homes nearby

How 278 Garfield Ave Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJohn Ball ParkGrand Rapids 49504Kent County
Living areabigger than1,528 ft²57% of homes63% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,138 ft²26% of homes16% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than194874% of homes58% of homes27% of homes

About 278 Garfield Ave Sw

When did 278 Garfield Ave Sw, Grand Rapids, MI last sell?

278 Garfield Ave Sw, Grand Rapids, MI last sold on Mar 18, 2005 for $53,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 278 Garfield Ave Sw, Grand Rapids, MI?

278 Garfield Ave Sw, Grand Rapids, MI has 3 bathrooms, 1,528 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 278 Garfield Ave Sw, Grand Rapids, MI built?

278 Garfield Ave Sw, Grand Rapids, MI was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 278 Garfield Ave Sw, Grand Rapids, MI?

278 Garfield Ave Sw, Grand Rapids, MI is assigned to Westwood Middle School (middle), rated D-; Union High School (high), rated C+; Shawmut Hills School (elementary), rated D+. All sit in Grand Rapids Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 278 Garfield Ave Sw, Grand Rapids, MI compare to other homes in Grand Rapids 49504?

Among the 13,437 homes in Grand Rapids 49504, it is bigger than 63% of them (1,528 ft² against a typical 1,381 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (4,138 ft² against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 58% of them (1948 against a typical 1930). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 278 Garfield Ave Sw, Grand Rapids, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Garfield Ave Sw, Grand Rapids, MI was $1,764. The county assessed it at $105,400.

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