159 Carrie St, Sparta, MI 49345 Property Records

Kent County property record for 159 Carrie St, Sparta, MI 49345

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,332 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.292 acres (12,720 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$127,000 (May 2018)
Tax Bill	$1,104 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`41-05-14-306-006`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`41-05-14-306-006`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,332 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,138 sqft
Basement Area	308 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1920
Lot Area	12,720 sqft (0.292 acres)
Lot Dimensions	193 ft deep x 66 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	159 CARRIE ST
City	SPARTA
State	MI
Zip	49345-1148
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	VR2
Legal Description	LOT 25 & E 1/2 OF LOT 24 * BLASS ADDITION
Legal Subdivision	BLASS ADD
Legal Lot Number	24-25
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Township / Civil Division	SPARTA
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2029
Census Tract	10401

Owner

Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	159 CARRIE ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1148
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 15, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 15, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201837305
Prior Transfer Date	May 10, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc	0000037305
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Recording Date	May 15, 2018
Property Address	159 CARRIE ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1148
Document Number	0000037305
Map Reference	LB11 PG18
Instrument Date	May 10, 2018
Instrument	20180515-0037305
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 12, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$139.70
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2595 134TH AVE, 2595, HOPKINS, MI 49328-9709

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	159 CARRIE ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1148
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000037306
Date	May 15, 2018
Instrument	20180515-0037306

Lender

Name	CHOICEONE BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Kent County
County Subdivision	Sparta Township
Municipality	Sparta Village
Unified School District	Sparta Area Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$103,500 (+5.94%)	$207,000 (+5.94%)
2025	$1,104.00 (+20.26%) Homeowner's exemption	$97,700 (+20.02%)	$195,400 (+20.02%)
2023		$81,400	$162,800
2019	$918.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 1, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 43 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
Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless	150 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20