Kent County property record for 12596 Phelps Ave, Sparta, MI 49345
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,255 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $126,000 (Nov 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $2,673 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-05-03-300-003 |
| Primary APN | 41-05-03-300-003 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,255 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Lot Width | 198 ft Width |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 12596 PHELPS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SPARTA |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49345-9705 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AG1 |
| Legal Description | N 150 FT OF W 200 FT OF SW 1/4 SW 1/4 * SEC 3 T9N R12W 0.69 A. |
| Legal Range | 12W |
| Legal Township | 09N |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | SPARTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1033 |
| Census Tract | 10401 |
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12596 PHELPS AVE, SPARTA, MI 49345-9705 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 17, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 17, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 31, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201495426 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 7, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000085960 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kent County |
| County Subdivision | Sparta Township |
| Unified School District | Kent City Community Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $134,900 (+4.09%) | $269,800 (+4.09%) | |
| 2025 | $2,673.00 (+18.27%) Homeowner's exemption | $129,600 (+10.86%) | $259,200 (+10.86%) |
| 2023 | $116,900 | $233,800 | |
| 2019 | $2,260.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 1, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 95% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Point Broadband.
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