159 Olmstead St, Sparta, MI 49345 Property Records

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

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,191 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.176 acres (7,667 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$230,000 (Jul 2022)
Tax Bill	$3,096 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`41-05-14-352-015`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`41-05-14-352-015`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,191 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	616 sqft
Basement Area	616 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1920
Lot Area	7,667 sqft (0.176 acres)
Lot Dimensions	132 ft deep x 58 ft wide
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	159 OLMSTEAD ST
City	SPARTA
State	MI
Zip	49345-1123
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	VR2
Legal Description	LOT 5 * WILLIAM I OLMSTEDS SUB
Legal Subdivision	WILLIAM I OLMSTEDS SUB
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Township / Civil Division	SPARTA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1013
Census Tract	10402

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	159 OLMSTEAD ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1123
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 29, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MEMBERS FIRST CU
Jun 29, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NORTHPOINTE BANK
Jun 11, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 29, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 29, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 29, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202260359
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 14, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc	0000032661
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Recording Date	Jul 29, 2022
Property Address	159 OLMSTEAD ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1123
Document Number	0000060359
Map Reference	LB 13 PG 30
Instrument Date	Jul 22, 2022
Instrument	20220729-0060359
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 24, 2022
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,725.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	159 OLMSTEAD ST, 159, SPARTA, MI 49345-1123

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2045 SANDPIPER PT NE APT 220, 220, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49505-4494

Mortgage

Document Number	0000060360
Date	Jul 29, 2022
Instrument	20220729-0060360

Lender

Name	MEMBERS FIRST CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2052

June 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Recording Date	Jun 29, 2020
Property Address	159 OLMSTEAD ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1123
Document Number	0000056027
Map Reference	LB 13 PG 30
Instrument Date	Jun 15, 2020
Instrument	20200629-0056027
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 30, 2021
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE OF MICHIGAN IN

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,466.30
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	159 OLMSTEAD ST, 159, SPARTA, MI 49345-1123

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	159 OLMSTEAD ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1123

Mortgage

Document Number	0000056028
Date	Jun 29, 2020
Instrument	20200629-0056028

Lender

Name	NORTHPOINTE BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2050

June 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Recording Date	Jun 11, 2018
Property Address	159 OLMSTEAD ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1123
Document Number	0000044391
Map Reference	LB13 PG30
Instrument Date	Jun 5, 2018
Instrument	20180611-0044391
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 30, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,247.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	12144 LAPPLEY AVE NE, 12144, ROCKFORD, MI 49341-9526

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	325 NELSON ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1254

Mortgage

Document Number	0000044392
Date	Jun 11, 2018
Instrument	20180611-0044392

Lender

Name	FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 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		$121,900 (+3.83%)	$243,800 (+3.83%)
2025	$3,096.00 (+81.37%) Homeowner's exemption	$117,400 (+20.04%)	$234,800 (+20.04%)
2023		$97,800	$195,600
2019	$1,707.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
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

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 272 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
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Mercury Fiber.

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