Kent County property record for 461 Nelson St, Sparta, MI 49345
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,626 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.61 acres (26,572 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $249,900 (Oct 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $4,668 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-05-22-300-022 |
| Primary APN | 41-05-22-300-022 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,626 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,626 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,626 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 26,572 sqft (0.61 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 241 ft deep x 110 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 461 NELSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | SPARTA |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49345-1256 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AG2 |
| Legal Description | N 110.0 FT OF E 1/2 E 1/2 SW 1/4 EX E 435.0 FT * SEC 22 T9N R12W 0.61 A. |
| Legal Range | 12W |
| Legal Township | 09N |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | SPARTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 10402 |
461 Nelson St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2015.
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 461 NELSON ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1256 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 6, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 6, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 8, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201588131 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 22, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000060669 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Property Address | 461 NELSON ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1256 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000047029 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200604-0047029 |
| Name | INDEPENDENT BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2035 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 461 Nelson St was $4,668.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kent County |
| County Subdivision | Sparta Township |
| Unified School District | Sparta Area Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $255,800 (+3.86%) | $511,600 (+3.86%) | |
| 2025 | $4,668.00 Homeowner's exemption | $246,300 | $492,600 |
| 2023 | $207,400 | $414,800 | |
| 2019 | $3,938.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 461 Nelson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1994.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 461 Nelson St 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 94% of the US · lower than 85% 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 2 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 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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