301 River Rd, Sparta, MI 49345 Property Records

Kent County property record for 301 River Rd, Sparta, MI 49345

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 676 sqft · built 1951
Lot Size	0.2 acres (8,712 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$107,000 (Feb 2019)
Tax Bill	$1,493 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2022 Mortgage Feb 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`41-05-14-329-012`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`41-05-14-329-012`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Building Area	676 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	676 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1951
Effective Year Built	Effective 1951
Architectural Style	Ranch
Lot Area	8,712 sqft (0.2 acres)
Lot Dimensions	132 ft deep x 66 ft wide
Garage Area	308 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	301 RIVER RD
City	SPARTA
State	MI
Zip	49345-1103
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	VR1
Legal Description	LOT 24 * ISRAEL SMITH'S 2ND ADD
Legal Subdivision	ISRAEL SMITH'S 2ND ADD
Legal Lot Number	24
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Township / Civil Division	SPARTA
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2028
Census Tract	10401

Owner

Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	301 RIVER RD, SPARTA, MI 49345-1103
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 5, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LAKE MICHIGAN CU
Feb 12, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer LAKE MI CU
Dec 3, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Jun 5, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 12, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Feb 12, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Sep 29, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20199453
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 8, 2003
Prior Transfer Doc	0065550060
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Property Address	301 RIVER RD, SPARTA, MI 49345-1103
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 17, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	301 RIVER RD, SPARTA, MI 49345-1103

Mortgage

Document Number	0000027536
Date	Apr 5, 2022
Instrument	20220405-0027536

Lender

Name	LAKE MICHIGAN CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49512

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	120 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2032

February 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Recording Date	Feb 12, 2019
Property Address	301 RIVER RD, SPARTA, MI 49345-1103
Document Number	0000009453
Instrument Date	Feb 8, 2019
Instrument	9453
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 28, 2019
Title Company	OTHER

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$920.20
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1163 ARLINGTON ST NE GRAND RAPIDS MI 495053807, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49505-3807

Mortgage

Document Number	9454
Date	Feb 12, 2019
Instrument	9454

Lender

Name	LAKE MI CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49501

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 11, 2049

December 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Recording Date	Dec 3, 2018
Property Address	301 RIVER RD, SPARTA, MI 49345-1103
Document Number	0000093964
Instrument Date	Nov 14, 2018
Instrument	93964
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 19, 2018

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4120 RECTOR AVE NE ROCKFORD MI 493417912, ROCKFORD, MI 49341-7912

June 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Recording Date	Jun 5, 2017
Property Address	301 RIVER RD, SPARTA, MI 49345-1103
Document Number	0000047078
Instrument Date	May 9, 2017
Instrument	47078
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 13, 2017

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4120 RECTOR AVE NE ROCKFORD MI 493417912, ROCKFORD, MI 49341-7912

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Kent County
County Subdivision	Sparta Township
Municipality	Sparta Village
Unified School District	Sparta Area Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$69,400 (+4.99%)	$138,800 (+4.99%)
2025	$1,493.00 (+55.36%) Homeowner's exemption	$66,100 (+21.06%)	$132,200 (+21.06%)
2023		$54,600	$109,200
2019	$961.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 1, 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

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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	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.

Internet Providers

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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