Kent County property record for 252 N Union St, Sparta, MI 49345
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,282 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $252,500 (Nov 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,201 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Line of Credit Sep 2017 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-05-14-308-004 |
| Primary APN | 41-05-14-308-004 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,282 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 904 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 252 N UNION ST |
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| City | SPARTA |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49345-1143 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | VR2 |
| Legal Description | W 1/2 OF LOT 2 * CLIFFORD & SAURS ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | CLIFFORD & SAURS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | SPARTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 10402 |
Source: Kent County records · APN 41-05-14-308-004
Assessment roll updated June 13, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11269 HEADWATERS CT NE, LOWELL, MI 49331-8635 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 17, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit LAKE MICHIGAN CU |
| Sep 07, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST TITLE COMPANY, FIRST TITLE & ESCROW |
| Jan 23, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 07, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202464303 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Property Address | 252 N UNION ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1143 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 21, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 252 N UNION ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1143 |
| Document Number | 0000027217 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230517-0027217 |
| Name | LAKE MICHIGAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49512 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | May 15, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 07, 2017 |
| Property Address | 252 N UNION ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1143 |
| Document Number | 0000075098 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 01, 2017 |
| Instrument | 75098 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 27, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIRST TITLE COMPANY, FIRST TITLE & ESCROW |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $405.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11821 MAYWOOD DR SPARTA MI 493458460, SPARTA, MI 49345-8460 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 23, 2017 |
| Property Address | 252 N UNION ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1143 |
| Document Number | 0000006004 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6004 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $450.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Association |
| Address | 1 S WACKER DR #1300 CHICAGO IL 606064616, 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60606-4616 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: Kent County records · Assessment roll updated 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, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,201.00 (+153.68%) Homeowner's exemption | $125,400 (+39.49%) | $250,800 (+39.49%) |
| 2023 | $89,900 | $179,800 | |
| 2019 | $1,656.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of January 1, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Surf Air Wireless Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Mercury Broadband.
Based on FCC filings for 188 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System 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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