Kent County property record for 496 Atkinson St, Sparta, MI 49345
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,976 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.279 acres (12,153 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $114,000 (Sep 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $2,480 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-05-23-255-027 |
| Primary APN | 41-05-23-255-027 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,976 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,016 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Lot Area | 12,153 sqft (0.279 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 121 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 512 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 496 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 50 * COUNTRY MEADOWS NO.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNTRY MEADOWS NO.5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 50 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | SPARTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 10402 |
496 Atkinson St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2009.
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 496 ATKINSON ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1460 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 9, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 9, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 15, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200983169 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 24, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2009083169 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Property Address | 496 ATKINSON ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1460 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 31, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000043683 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210413-0043683 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2041 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 496 Atkinson St was $2,480.
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 | $148,100 (+4.22%) | $296,200 (+4.22%) | |
| 2025 | $2,480.00 Homeowner's exemption | $142,100 | $284,200 |
| 2023 | $118,800 | $237,600 | |
| 2019 | $2,110.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 496 Atkinson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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.
Wildfire risk around 496 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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