Kent County property record for 56 River Rd, Sparta, MI 49345
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 968 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 1.37 acres (59,677 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $74,000 (Mar 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,730 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 41-05-14-452-012 |
| Primary APN | 41-05-14-452-012 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 968 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 880 sqft |
| Basement Area | 880 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 59,677 sqft (1.37 acres) |
| Lot Width | 58 ft Width |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 56 RIVER RD |
|---|---|
| City | SPARTA |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49345-1135 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | VR1 |
| Legal Description | PT SE 1/4 COM 165 FT E & 355 FT N OF S 1/4 COR TH E 290 FT TH S 146.29 FT TH E 208.71 FT TH N 208.71 FT TH W 208.71 FT TH S |
| Legal Range | 12W |
| Legal Township | 09N |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | SPARTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 10401 |
Source: Kent County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 RIVER RD, SPARTA, MI 49345-1135 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 28, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 28, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 21, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201335301 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Property Address | 56 RIVER RD, SPARTA, MI 49345-1135 |
| Document Number | 0000049405 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 1, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 16, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 56 RIVER RD SPARTA MI 493451135, SPARTA, MI 49345-1135 |
| Document Number | 0000049405 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 49405 |
| Name | US BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OWENSBORO, KY 42301 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 26, 2048 |
| Rate | 4.37% |
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Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of June 13, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,730.00 (+36.44%) Homeowner's exemption | $90,300 (+21.05%) | $180,600 (+21.05%) |
| 2023 | $74,600 | $149,200 | |
| 2019 | $1,268.00 |
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 AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 272 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber.
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