Jackson County property record for 537 Sparks St, Jackson, MI 49202
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 984 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.178 acres (7,754 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $109,900 (Aug 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $1,652 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-228400000 |
| Primary APN | 2-228400000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 984 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 984 sqft |
| Basement Area | 924 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 7,754 sqft (0.178 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 111 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 537 SPARKS ST |
|---|---|
| City | JACKSON |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49202-2151 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | 2285 E 20 FT OF LOT 10 & ALL OF LOT 9 LANSING AVE HEIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | LANSING AVENUE HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 9-10 |
| Legal Unit | 10,9 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MI |
| Township / Civil Division | JACKSON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
537 Sparks St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2004.
Source: Jackson County records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 537 SPARKS ST, JACKSON, MI 49202-2151 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20042363552 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1788 / 830 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 537 Sparks St was $1,652 with a homeowner's exemption, down 16.9% from the year before.
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Jackson County |
| Municipality | Jackson City |
| Unified School District | Jackson Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $61,500 (+8.66%) | $123,000 (+8.66%) | |
| 2025 | $1,652.00 (-16.86%) | $56,600 | $113,200 |
| 2024 | $1,987.00 | ||
| 2023 | $45,200 | $90,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,821.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 537 Sparks St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 3, 2010
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 537 Sparks St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | JACKSON serves 33,165 people · EPA ID MI0003470 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater influenced by surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | No certified operator Dec 2020 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 21 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 206 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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