Kent County property record for 48 Gardner St E NW, Sparta, MI 49345
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,051 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.182 acres (7,928 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,546 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-05-23-151-009 |
| Primary APN | 41-05-23-151-009 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,051 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,208 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,208 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Lot Area | 7,928 sqft (0.182 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 48 W GARDNER ST |
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| City | SPARTA |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49345-1211 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | VR2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 47 * JOHNSON & AVERILL'S ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHNSON & AVERILLS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 47 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | SPARTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 10402 |
48 Gardner St E NW is owned by two individuals who acquired it in November 2021.
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12875 CRINNION AVE, CEDAR SPRINGS, MI 49319-9571 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000125212 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 48 GARDNER ST E NW, SPARTA, MI 49345 |
| Document Number | 0000125212 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211117-0125212 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 12875 CRINNION AVE, CEDAR SPRINGS, MI 49319-9571 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 48 Gardner St E NW was $2,546.
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 | $103,700 (+5.71%) | $207,400 (+5.71%) | |
| 2025 | $2,546.00 | $98,100 | $196,200 |
| 2023 | $81,800 | $163,600 | |
| 2019 | $2,117.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 48 Gardner St E NW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1988.
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 | 1 (1988) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1988 · other causes |
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 48 Gardner St E NW 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 424 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Surf Internet Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber.
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