Kent County property record for 461 Atkinson St, Sparta, MI 49345
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,254 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.279 acres (12,153 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $164,500 (Sep 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,120 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-05-23-251-018 |
| Primary APN | 41-05-23-251-018 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,254 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,254 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,254 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| 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 |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 461 ATKINSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | SPARTA |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49345-1470 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | VR2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 40 * COUNTRY MEADOWS NO.4 |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNTRY MEADOWS NO.4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | SPARTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 10402 |
461 Atkinson St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2016.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 461 ATKINSON ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1470 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 14, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 14, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 24, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201678339 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Property Address | 461 ATKINSON ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1470 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 461 ATKINSON ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1470 |
| Document Number | 0000006487 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220121-0006487 |
| Name | LAKE MICHIGAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49501 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jan 15, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 461 Atkinson St was $3,120.
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 | $153,500 (+4.56%) | $307,000 (+4.56%) | |
| 2025 | $3,120.00 Homeowner's exemption | $146,800 | $293,600 |
| 2023 | $123,200 | $246,400 | |
| 2019 | $2,649.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 461 Atkinson 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 461 Atkinson 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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