Kent County property record for 280 Martindale St, Sparta, MI 49345
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.356 acres (15,507 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $202,000 (Aug 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,250 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-05-23-253-028 |
| Primary APN | 41-05-23-253-028 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,092 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 15,507 sqft (0.356 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 155 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 280 MARTINDALE ST |
|---|---|
| City | SPARTA |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49345-1445 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | VR2 |
| Legal Description | S 100 FT OF N 654 FT OF THAT PART OF NE 1/4 LYING S OF S LINE OF C. A. JOHNSON'S SUBURBAN ADD EX THAT PART LYING E OF W LINE |
| Legal Range | 12W |
| Legal Township | 09N |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | LYING S OF S LINE OF C A JOHNSONS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | SPARTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 10402 |
280 Martindale St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2020.
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 280 MARTINDALE ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1445 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 28, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 28, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 28, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202082878131 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 28, 2020 |
| Property Address | 280 MARTINDALE ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1445 |
| Document Number | 0000078131 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200828-0078131 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATA NATIONAL TITLE GROUP LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,737.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 280 MARTINDALE ST, 280, SPARTA, MI 49345-1445 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9785 EDGE4RTON AVENUE NE, ROCKFORD, MI 49341 |
| Document Number | 0000078132 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200828-0078132 |
| Name | VAN DYK MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 280 Martindale St was $3,250.
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 | $146,200 (+4.95%) | $292,400 (+4.95%) | |
| 2025 | $3,250.00 Homeowner's exemption | $139,300 | $278,600 |
| 2023 | $116,300 | $232,600 | |
| 2019 | $2,178.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 280 Martindale St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 1, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 280 Martindale St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 191 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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