Kent County property record for 478 Atkinson St, Sparta, MI 49345
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,699 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.257 acres (11,195 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $129,900 (Jul 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,718 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-05-23-255-026 |
| Primary APN | 41-05-23-255-026 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,699 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 944 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Lot Area | 11,195 sqft (0.257 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 124 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 478 ATKINSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | SPARTA |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49345-1460 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | VR2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 49 * COUNTRY MEADOWS NO.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNTRY MEADOWS NO.5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 49 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | SPARTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 10402 |
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 478 ATKINSON ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1460 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 18, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 18, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 4, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201375403 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 8, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000012516 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Property Address | 478 ATKINSON ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1460 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 7, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 478 ATKINSON ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1460 |
| Document Number | 0000008817 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220128-0008817 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2042 |
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 | $147,800 (+4.16%) | $295,600 (+4.16%) | |
| 2025 | $2,718.00 (+17.76%) Homeowner's exemption | $141,900 (+19.34%) | $283,800 (+19.34%) |
| 2023 | $118,900 | $237,800 | |
| 2019 | $2,308.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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