Kent County property record for 156 Harper Dr, Sparta, MI 49345
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 876 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.639 acres (27,835 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $68,100 (Jul 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $1,493 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 41-05-15-478-025 |
| Primary APN | 41-05-15-478-025 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 876 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 876 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 27,835 sqft (0.639 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 309 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 272 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 156 HARPER DR |
|---|---|
| City | SPARTA |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49345-1016 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | VR2 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 11 & 12 * HARPER NEWHOF ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | HARPER NEWHOF ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 11-12 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | SPARTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 10402 |
156 Harper Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 1997.
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 156 HARPER DR, SPARTA, MI 49345-1016 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 17, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 17, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4103 / 790 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 156 Harper Dr was $1,493.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kent County |
| County Subdivision | Sparta Township |
| Municipality | Sparta Village |
| Unified School District | Sparta Area Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $89,000 (+4.83%) | $178,000 (+4.83%) | |
| 2025 | $1,493.00 Homeowner's exemption | $84,900 | $169,800 |
| 2023 | $70,400 | $140,800 | |
| 2019 | $1,235.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 156 Harper Dr in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 1, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1994–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2013 · Flooding |
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.
Wildfire risk around 156 Harper Dr is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SPARTA serves 4,140 people · EPA ID MI0006200 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 188 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Surf Internet Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber.
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