451 Atkinson St, Sparta, MI 49345 Property Records

Kent County property record for 451 Atkinson St, Sparta, MI 49345

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,050 sqft · built 1984
Lot Size	0.279 acres (12,153 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$87,000 (Jul 2009)
Tax Bill	$1,971 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2021 Mortgage Jul 2021 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`41-05-23-251-012`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`41-05-23-251-012`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Building Area	1,050 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,040 sqft
Basement Area	1,040 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1984
Effective Year Built	Effective 1984
Architectural Style	Ranch
Lot Area	12,153 sqft (0.279 acres)
Lot Dimensions	135 ft deep x 90 ft wide
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	451 ATKINSON ST
City	SPARTA
State	MI
Zip	49345-1470
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	VR2
Legal Description	PART NE 1/4 COM 458.0 FT E ALONG S LINE OF C A JOHNSON'S SUBURBAN ADD FROM SW COR THEREOF TH E ALONG SD S LINE 90.0 FT TH S
Legal Range	12W
Legal Township	09N
Legal Section	23
Legal Subdivision	FT E ALONG S LINE OF C A JOHNSONS SUBUR
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Township / Civil Division	SPARTA
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2001
Census Tract	10402

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	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	451 ATKINSON ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1470
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 13, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage INDEPENDENT BANK
Jul 6, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage INDEPENDENT BANK
Mar 26, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage INDEPENDENT BK/COLLINSVILLE BR
Apr 12, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LAKE MI CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 1, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 1, 2009 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Mar 6, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	200961680
Last Transfer Date	Mar 28, 2017
Transfer Doc	0000031871
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Property Address	451 ATKINSON ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1470
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 3, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	451 ATKINSON ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1470

Mortgage

Document Number	0000133697
Date	Dec 13, 2021
Instrument	20211213-0133697

Lender

Name	INDEPENDENT BANK
Type	Bank
Address	GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2052

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Property Address	451 ATKINSON ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1470
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 17, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	451 ATKINSON ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1470

Mortgage

Document Number	0000075950
Date	Jul 6, 2021
Instrument	20210706-0075950

Lender

Name	INDEPENDENT BANK
Type	Bank
Address	GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2036

March 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Property Address	451 ATKINSON ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1470
Document Number	0000024926
Instrument Date	Mar 26, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 16, 2018
Title Company	OTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	451 ATKINSON ST SPARTA MI 493451470, SPARTA, MI 49345-1470

Mortgage

Document Number	0000024926
Date	Mar 30, 2018
Instrument	24926

Lender

Name	INDEPENDENT BK/COLLINSVILLE BR
Type	Bank
Address	GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 29, 2048

April 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	KENT MI
Recording Date	Apr 12, 2017
Property Address	451 ATKINSON ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1470
Document Number	0000031871
Instrument Date	Mar 28, 2017
Instrument	31871
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 2, 2017
Title Company	SUN TITLE AGENCY/MI LLC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	451 ATKINSON ST SPARTA MI 493451470, SPARTA, MI 49345-1470

Mortgage

Document Number	31872
Date	Apr 12, 2017
Instrument	31872

Lender

Name	LAKE MI CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	Apr 11, 2032

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		$137,000 (+4.42%)	$274,000 (+4.42%)
2025	$1,971.00 (+17.39%) Homeowner's exemption	$131,200 (+19.6%)	$262,400 (+19.6%)
2023		$109,700	$219,400
2019	$1,679.00

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
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	None beyond ember reach

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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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