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261 North Ave, Sparta, MO 65753 Property Records

Christian County property record for 261 North Ave, Sparta, MO 65753

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 1 ba · 1,514 sqft · built 1880
Lot Size0.415 acres (18,109 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$160,000 (Mar 2021)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12-0.7-25-3-3-12

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-0.7-25-3-3-12
Alternative APN
  • 12-0.7-25-003-003-012.000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Building Area1,514 sqft Adjusted Area
1st Floor Area900 sqft
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1880
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2022
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Foundation TypeRetaining Wall
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area18,109 sqft (0.415 acres)
Lot Dimensions199 ft deep x 91 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air

Location & Zoning

Street Address261 NORTH AVE
CitySPARTA
StateMO
Zip65753-9484
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionBEG 625 E & 440 S OF NWC OF SW1/4 SW1/4, TH W 199, S 91, E 199, N 91 TO BEG
Legal Range20
Legal Township27
Legal Section25
Legal Subdivision3100 SPARTA TOWN OF IN
JurisdictionCHRISTIAN MO
Township / Civil DivisionSPARTA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1011
Census Tract20402

Owner

261 North Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2021.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address261 NORTH AVE, SPARTA, MO 65753-9484
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 3, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMar 3, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleDec 23, 2014
Deed Document Number2021004036
Deed Book / Page2021 / 004036
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

March 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCHRISTIAN MO
Recording DateMar 3, 2021
Property Address261 NORTH AVE, SPARTA, MO 65753-9484
Document Number0202104036
Book / Page2021 / 4036
Instrument DateFeb 25, 2021
Instrument2021L04064
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 17, 2022
Title CompanyMERIDIAN TITLE COMPANY INC, MERIDIAN TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address614 E EDGEWOOD ST, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65807-3637

Mortgage

Document Number2021L04065
DateMar 3, 2021
Instrument2021L04065
Lender
NameFAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueMar 1, 2051

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$22,530$118,600 Land $20,000 Building $98,600
2023$17,670$93,000 Land $20,000 Building $73,000

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

FEMA maps place 261 North Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

Wildfire risk around 261 North Ave is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 66% of the US · lower than 76% of Missouri
Wildfire Likelihood0.04% 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 198 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum
Cable		940 / 35
Wisper ISP
Fixed Wireless		400 / 30
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
WON Communications
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: White River Connect.

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