Kent County property record for 480 Nelson St, Sparta, MI 49345 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,782 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 8.18 acres (356,321 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $255,000 (Jun 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $4,465 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Mortgage Nov 2018 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-05-22-300-020 |
| Primary APN | 41-05-22-300-020 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,782 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,768 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,768 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 356,321 sqft (8.18 acres) |
| Lot Width | 66 ft Width |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 480 NELSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | SPARTA |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49345-1257 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N 672 FT OF THAT PART OF W 3/4 SW 1/4 LYING NELY OF ELY LINE OF STL M-37 RELOCATED /300 FT WIDE/ * SEC 22 T9N R12W 8.18 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 |
Source: Kent County records · APN 41-05-22-300-020
Assessment roll updated June 13, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 480 NELSON ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1257 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 03, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LAKE MI CU |
| Nov 03, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LAKE MI CU |
| Jan 12, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LAKE MI CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 14, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 14, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201363695 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Property Address | 480 NELSON ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1257 |
| Document Number | 0000099232 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 03, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 08, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 480 NELSON ST SPARTA MI 493451257, SPARTA, MI 49345-1257 |
| Document Number | 0000099232 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 99232 |
| Name | LAKE MI CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49501-2848 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Dec 19, 2028 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Property Address | 480 NELSON ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1257 |
| Document Number | 0000095574 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 03, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 27, 2018 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 480 NELSON ST SPARTA MI 493451257, SPARTA, MI 49345-1257 |
| Document Number | 0000095574 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 95574 |
| Name | LAKE MI CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49501-2848 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Dec 09, 2028 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Property Address | 480 NELSON ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1257 |
| Document Number | 0000005701 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 12, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 15, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 480 NELSON ST SPARTA MI 493451257, SPARTA, MI 49345-1257 |
| Document Number | 0000005701 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 5701 |
| Name | LAKE MI CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49501-2848 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jan 21, 2043 |
Source: Kent County records · Assessment roll updated June 13, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kent County |
| County Subdivision | Sparta Township |
| Unified School District | Sparta Area Schools (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,465.00 (-13%) Homeowner's exemption | $325,600 (+20.24%) | $651,200 (+20.24%) |
| 2023 | $270,800 | $541,600 | |
| 2019 | $5,132.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Kent County (26081C), updated January 1, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 6% of the US · above 15% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Less than 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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