Kent County property record for 173 Centennial St, Sparta, MI 49345
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,580 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,492 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $270,000 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $5,090 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-05-23-103-011 |
| Primary APN | 41-05-23-103-011 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,580 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,652 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,204 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 7,492 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 173 CENTENNIAL ST |
|---|---|
| City | SPARTA |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49345-1305 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | VR2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 46 & S 1/2 OF LOT 43 * NASH'S 2ND ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | NASH'S 2ND ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 43,46 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | SPARTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 10402 |
173 Centennial St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2026.
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 173 CENTENNIAL ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1305 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 9, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 9, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 21, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202449506 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000025726 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 173 CENTENNIAL ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1305 |
| Document Number | 0000025726 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202625726 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 173 CENTENNIAL ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1305 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 173 Centennial St was $5,090, up 134.7% from the year before.
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 | $149,500 (+12.49%) | $299,000 (+12.49%) | |
| 2025 | $5,090.00 (+134.67%) Homeowner's exemption | $132,900 | $265,800 |
| 2024 | $2,169.00 | ||
| 2023 | $100,200 | $200,400 | |
| 2019 | $1,439.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 173 Centennial 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 risk around 173 Centennial 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.
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 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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