Kent County property record for 243 River Rd, Sparta, MI 49345
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 876 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.141 acres (6,142 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $69,900 (May 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,135 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-05-14-330-019 |
| Primary APN | 41-05-14-330-019 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 876 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 684 sqft |
| Basement Area | 384 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 6,142 sqft (0.141 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 53 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 243 RIVER RD |
|---|---|
| City | SPARTA |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49345-1101 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | VR2 |
| Legal Description | S 53 FT OF N 113 FT OF LOT 1 * ISRAEL SMITHS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | ISRAEL SMITHS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | SPARTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 10402 |
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 243 RIVER RD, SPARTA, MI 49345-1101 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 20, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 20, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 8, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201439432 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 18, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000068007 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Property Address | 243 RIVER RD, SPARTA, MI 49345-1101 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 12, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 243 RIVER RD, SPARTA, MI 49345-1101 |
| Document Number | 0000065538 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220817-0065538 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45227 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2052 |
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 | $73,300 (+4.42%) | $146,600 (+4.42%) | |
| 2025 | $1,135.00 (+18.48%) Homeowner's exemption | $70,200 (+20.83%) | $140,400 (+20.83%) |
| 2023 | $58,100 | $116,200 | |
| 2019 | $958.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 1, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1994–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2013 · Flooding |
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.
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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 272 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Surf Internet Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber.
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