Kent County property record for 270 Harper Dr, Sparta, MI 49345
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,288 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.104 acres (4,530 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Jul 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,607 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-05-15-477-006 |
| Primary APN | 41-05-15-477-006 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,288 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 4,530 sqft (0.104 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 65 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 270 HARPER DR |
|---|---|
| City | SPARTA |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49345-1039 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | VR2 |
| Legal Description | W 65 FT OF LOTS 35 & 36 * HARPER NEWHOF ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | HARPER NEWHOF ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 35-36 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | SPARTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 10402 |
270 Harper Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2015.
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 270 HARPER DR, SPARTA, MI 49345-1039 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 8, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 8, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 18, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201558511 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 25, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000028915 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 270 Harper Dr was $2,607.
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 | $142,500 (+4.7%) | $285,000 (+4.7%) | |
| 2025 | $2,607.00 Homeowner's exemption | $136,100 | $272,200 |
| 2023 | $114,400 | $228,800 | |
| 2019 | $2,187.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 270 Harper Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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.
Wildfire risk around 270 Harper Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 89% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 188 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber.
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