237 Water St, Sparta, MO 65753 Property Records

Christian County property record for 237 Water St, Sparta, MO 65753

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,450 sqft · built 1966
Lot Size0.344 acres (15,000 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$65,000 (Nov 2019)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2019 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12-0.7-36-2-10-13

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-0.7-36-2-10-13
Alternative APN
  • 12-0.7-36-002-010-013.000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Building Area1,450 sqft Adjusted Area
1st Floor Area1,252 sqft
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1966
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Foundation TypeRetaining Wall
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area15,000 sqft (0.344 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 150 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air

Location & Zoning

Street Address237 WATER ST
CitySPARTA
StateMO
Zip65753-9391
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionBEG 641.18' E & 620.58' S OF NWC OF SW1/4 OF NW1/4, TH E 150', N 100', W 150', S100' TO BEG
Legal Range20
Legal Township27
Legal Section36
Legal Subdivision3100 SPARTA TOWN OF IN
JurisdictionCHRISTIAN MO
Township / Civil DivisionSPARTA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1048
Census Tract20402

Owner

Source: Christian County records, as of January 19, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Co-ownerCo-owner on Record
Mailing Address237 WATER ST, SPARTA, MO 65753-9391
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 7, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 7, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2019015060
Deed Book / Page2019 / 015060
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

November 2019: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionCHRISTIAN MO
Recording DateNov 7, 2019
Property Address237 WATER ST, SPARTA, MO 65753-9391
Document Number0201915060
Book / Page2019 / 15060
Instrument DateMar 5, 2009
Instrument2019L15207
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 17, 2022
Title CompanyHOGAN LAND TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address237 WATER ST, SPARTA, MO 65753-9391

Mortgage

Document Number2019L15208
DateNov 7, 2019
Instrument2019L15208
Lender
NameOAKSTAR BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Christian County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMissouri
CountyChristian County
MunicipalitySparta City
Unified School DistrictSparta R-III School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$15,090 (+6.04%)$79,400 (+6.01%) Land $17,500 Building $61,900
2023$14,230$74,900 Land $17,500 Building $57,400

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 November 1, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force

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 RiskModerate
above 44% of the US · above 49% of Missouri
Wildfire Likelihood0.08% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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 SystemSPARTA PWS
serves 1,946 people · EPA ID MO5010752
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionApr 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting3
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 126 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
White River Connect
Fiber
2,500 / 2,500
Optimum
Cable
940 / 35
Wisper ISP
Fixed Wireless
400 / 30
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
WON Communications
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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