159 Washington St, Sparta, MI 49345 Property Records

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

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,308 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size	0.167 acres (7,275 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$150,000 (Aug 2020)
Tax Bill	$2,519 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2017 Mortgage Aug 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`41-05-23-108-009`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`41-05-23-108-009`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,308 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	802 sqft
Basement Area	674 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1930
Effective Year Built	Effective 1930
Lot Area	7,275 sqft (0.167 acres)
Lot Dimensions	121 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	159 WASHINGTON ST
City	SPARTA
State	MI
Zip	49345-1327
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	VR2
Legal Description	LOT 13 * HEATH'S ADD
Legal Subdivision	HEATHS ADD
Legal Lot Number	13
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Township / Civil Division	SPARTA
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2016
Census Tract	10402

Owner

159 Washington St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2020.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	159 WASHINGTON ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1327
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 28, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage CHOICEONE BANK
Aug 12, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LAKE MICHIGAN CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 12, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 12, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 12, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202081272123
Prior Transfer Date	Feb 13, 2009
Prior Transfer Doc	0000012240
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Property Address	159 WASHINGTON ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1327
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000055138
Date	Jun 28, 2017
Instrument	20170628-0055138

Lender

Name	CHOICEONE BANK
Type	Bank
Address	SPARTA, MI 49345

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	120 Months
Due	Jun 19, 2027

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

August 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Recording Date	Aug 12, 2020
Property Address	159 WASHINGTON ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1327
Document Number	0000072123
Map Reference	LB 12 PG 16
Instrument Date	Aug 5, 2020
Instrument	20200812-0072123
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 30, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,290.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	380 INDIAN LAKES RD NE, 380, SPARTA, MI 49345-8541

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	69 TEASEL ST NE, COMSTOCK PARK, MI 49321-9599

Mortgage

Document Number	0000072124
Date	Aug 12, 2020
Instrument	20200812-0072124

Lender

Name	LAKE MICHIGAN CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Washington St was $2,519.

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		$111,300 (+3.06%)	$222,600 (+3.06%)
2025	$2,519.00 Homeowner's exemption	$108,000	$216,000
2023		$90,100	$180,200
2019	$1,352.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 159 Washington St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

Wildfire risk around 159 Washington St 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.

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 424 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Surf Internet Fiber	8,000 / 8,000
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Mercury Fiber.

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