Kent County property record for 243 E Gardner St, Sparta, MI 49345 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $439,900 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $553 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-05-22-223-005 |
| Primary APN | 41-05-22-223-005 |
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| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 243 E GARDNER ST |
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| City | SPARTA |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49345 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | 410522223005 UNIT 5 * INDEPENDENCE CONDOMINIUMS KENT COUNTY CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION PLAN NO.791 INSTRUMENT |
| Legal Subdivision | INDEPENDENCE CONDOMINIUMS KENT COUNTY CO |
| Legal Unit | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | SPARTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 10402 |
Source: Kent County records · APN 41-05-22-223-005
Assessment roll updated June 13, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 1821 EASTBROOK ST SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508-5549 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Couple |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | Warranty Deed · Conventional Mortgage LAKE MICHIGAN CREDIT UNION |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer STARTEX TITLE AGENCY LLC, STAR TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 28, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 28, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 06, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2026072851061 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Recording Date | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 243 W GARDNER ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1722 |
| Document Number | 0000051061 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202651061 |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Title Company | ALL STAR TITLE, STAR TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $333,224.25 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1821 EASTBROOK ST SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508-5549 |
| Document Number | 0000051062, |
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| Date | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026072851062 |
| Name | LAKE MICHIGAN CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.52% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Property Address | 243 E GARDNER ST, SPARTA, MI 49345 |
| Document Number | 0000074496 |
| Map Reference | DOC 20051206-0147590 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 07, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251114-0074496 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 03, 2025 |
| Title Company | STARTEX TITLE AGENCY LLC, STAR TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $510.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4443 GRANGE RD, MIDDLEVILLE, MI 49333-9433 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12069 ALDEN CT NE, LOWELL, MI 49331-9821 |
Source: Kent County records · Assessment roll updated June 13, 2025 · Last verified August 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 is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $553.00 (+2.98%) | $19,300 (+33.1%) | $38,600 (+33.1%) |
| 2024 | $537.00 (-5.62%) | ||
| 2023 | $569.00 (+10.92%) | $14,500 | $29,000 |
| 2019 | $513.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Kent County (26081C), updated January 1, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 5% of the US · above 11% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Less than 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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