Residential - Vacant LandResidential
Last sold for $600 on May 9, 1997
5481 FORREST RIDGE AVE NE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525
0
Baths
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
Valuation
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$600 · May 9, 1997
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12 (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.$800 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$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.$1,600
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.54
97
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
6
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.
77
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.88 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone
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 - Vacant Land
CountyKENT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
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.
HME
Northview High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
Crossroads Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.4 mi
North Oakview Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.4 mi
District: Northview Public School District
Neighborhood · ZIP 49525These 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.70
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.0%
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.31,139
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,263 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$96,767
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$130,666
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 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
5481 Forrest Ridge 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.
- Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Grand Rapids 49525
How it measures up in Grand Rapids 49525
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Grand Rapids 49525.
Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.41 acBigger
Bigger than 3% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Grand Rapids 49525 | Kent County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.14 ac | 3% of homes | 23% of homes |
About 5481 Forrest Ridge Ave Ne
When did 5481 Forrest Ridge Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI last sell?
5481 Forrest Ridge Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI last sold on May 9, 1997 for $600, according to the county's recorded deed.
What schools serve 5481 Forrest Ridge Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI?
5481 Forrest Ridge Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI is assigned to Northview High School (high), rated B+; Crossroads Middle School (middle), rated A-; North Oakview Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Northview Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
What are the property taxes on 5481 Forrest Ridge Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI?
The 2025 property tax bill for 5481 Forrest Ridge Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI was $12. The county assessed it at $800.
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