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859 BALLARD ST SE

GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49507
1.5
Baths
1,456 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

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.$40,000
STAMPERS FCU · E · recorded Mar 6, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$124 (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.$14,300 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$10,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$28,600

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.
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.
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 - Vacant Land
CountyKENT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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.Patio · 290 ft²Porch · 168 ft²

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

E
Dickinson AcademyD+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Ottawa Hills High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 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%

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.No

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

859 Ballard St 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.

  • Bigger than 89% of homes in Eastern / Burton
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Kent County
  • Older than 79% of homes in Kent County

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.

Living area1,456 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,320 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 65% of homes nearby

How 859 Ballard St Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEastern / BurtonGrand Rapids 49507Kent County
Living areabigger than1,456 ft²89% of homes65% of homes51% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac29% of homes28% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than193065% of homes65% of homes21% of homes

About 859 Ballard St Se

When did 859 Ballard St Se, Grand Rapids, MI last sell?

859 Ballard St Se, Grand Rapids, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 859 Ballard St Se, Grand Rapids, MI?

859 Ballard St Se, Grand Rapids, MI has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,456 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 859 Ballard St Se, Grand Rapids, MI built?

859 Ballard St Se, Grand Rapids, MI was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 859 Ballard St Se, Grand Rapids, MI?

859 Ballard St Se, Grand Rapids, MI is assigned to Dickinson Academy (elementary), rated D+; Ottawa Hills High School (high), rated C. All sit in Grand Rapids Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 859 Ballard St Se, Grand Rapids, MI compare to other homes in Grand Rapids 49507?

Among the 11,169 homes in Grand Rapids 49507, it is bigger than 65% of them (1,456 ft² against a typical 1,320 ft²), its lot is bigger than 28% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 65% of them (1930 against a typical 1925). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 859 Ballard St Se, Grand Rapids, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 859 Ballard St Se, Grand Rapids, MI was $124. The county assessed it at $14,300.

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