Kent County property record for 171 E Gardner St, Sparta, MI 49345
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 780 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.056 acres (2,439 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $84,900 (Jan 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,739 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale Apr 2020 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-05-23-109-014 |
| Primary APN | 41-05-23-109-014 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 780 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 780 sqft |
| Basement Area | 494 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 2,439 sqft (0.056 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 48.4 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 171 E GARDNER ST |
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| City | SPARTA |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49345-1523 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | VR2 |
| Legal Description | E 17 FT OF LOT 8 ALSO S 12 FT OF E 17 FT OF LOT 7 * HEATH'S ADD ALSO W 33 FT OF LOT 64 & S 12 FT OF W 33 FT OF LOT 63 * |
| Legal Subdivision | HEATHS ADD |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | SPARTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 10402 |
Source: Kent County assessment roll, APN 41-05-23-109-014, as of June 13, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 171 E GARDNER ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1523 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 07, 2026 | Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Apr 09, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CHOICEONE BANK |
| Jan 09, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage CHOICEONE BANK |
| Jan 27, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CHOICEONE BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 27, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 27, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 30, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20177907 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000029715 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Recording Date | May 07, 2026 |
| Property Address | 171 E GARDNER ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1523 |
| Document Number | 0000029715 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202629715 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 171 E GARDNER ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1523 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Property Address | 171 E GARDNER ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1523 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000030908 |
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| Date | Apr 09, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200409-0030908 |
| Name | CHOICEONE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SPARTA, MI 49345 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2035 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Property Address | 171 E GARDNER ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1523 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000001960 |
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| Date | Jan 09, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190109-0001960 |
| Name | CHOICEONE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SPARTA, MI 49345 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 61 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2024 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 171 E GARDNER ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1523 |
| Document Number | 0000007907 |
| Map Reference | LB6 PG21 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170127-0007907 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | ESSENTIAL TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $731.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 58 W DIVISION ST, 58, SPARTA, MI 49345-1012 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6422 BELLA VISTA DR NE, ROCKFORD, MI 49341-7856 |
| Document Number | 0000007908 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170127-0007908 |
| Name | CHOICEONE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SPARTA, MI 49345 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2047 |
Source: Kent County assessment roll as of June 13, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kent County |
| County Subdivision | Sparta Township |
| Municipality | Sparta Village |
| Unified School District | Sparta Area Schools (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,739.00 (+36.39%) Homeowner's exemption | $70,600 (+19.66%) | $141,200 (+19.66%) |
| 2023 | $59,000 | $118,000 | |
| 2019 | $1,275.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Kent County (26081C), as of January 1, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, 424 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Surf Air Wireless Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Mercury Broadband.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system MI0006200, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | SPARTA serves 4,140 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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