Jackson County property record for 653 Sparks St, Jackson, MI 49202
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 988 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,273 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,475 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-229800000 |
| Primary APN | 2-229800000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 988 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 988 sqft |
| Basement Area | 988 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 6,273 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 114 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 653 SPARKS ST |
|---|---|
| City | JACKSON |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49202-2026 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | 2299 E 30 FT OF LOT 30 & WEST 25 FT OF LOT 29 LANSING AVE HEIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | LANSING AVE HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 29-30 |
| Legal Unit | 30,29 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MI |
| Township / Civil Division | JACKSON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
653 Sparks St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2021.
Source: Jackson County records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 653 SPARKS ST, JACKSON, MI 49202-2026 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
| Mar 15, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
| May 23, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 9, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 9, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 23, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20212893572 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2195 / 882 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 8, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0002876071 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 653 SPARKS ST, JACKSON, MI 49202-2026 |
| Document Number | 0002893572 |
| Book / Page | 2195 / 882 |
| Map Reference | LB 9 PG 50 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2893572 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 18, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,247.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 653 SPARKS ST, 653, JACKSON, MI 49202-2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6775 ANDY TRL # A3, A3, JACKSON, MI 49201-8921 |
| Document Number | 0021950883 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2195-0883 |
| Name | RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 653 SPARKS ST, JACKSON, MI 49202-2026 |
| Document Number | 0002876071 |
| Book / Page | 2182 / 281 |
| Map Reference | LB 9 PG 50 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2876071 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 653 SPARKS ST, JACKSON, MI 49202-2026 |
| Document Number | 0021820282 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2182-0282 |
| Name | RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON MI |
| Recording Date | May 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 653 SPARKS ST, JACKSON, MI 49202-2026 |
| Document Number | 0002823860 |
| Book / Page | 2142 / 0072 |
| Map Reference | LB 9 PG 50 |
| Instrument Date | May 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2823860 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Title Company | MIDSTATE TTL AGCY OF SOUTHER |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $989.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 653 SPARKS ST, 653, JACKSON, MI 49202-2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 380 N ALPINE LAKE DR # 8, 8, JACKSON, MI 49203-6333 |
| Document Number | 0021420073 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2142-0073 |
| Name | RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 653 Sparks St was $2,475 with a homeowner's exemption, down 16.8% 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 | $76,800 (+7.11%) | $153,600 (+7.11%) | |
| 2025 | $2,475.00 (-16.83%) | $71,700 | $143,400 |
| 2024 | $2,976.00 | ||
| 2023 | $56,200 | $112,400 | |
| 2022 | $2,916.00 |
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 653 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.
Wildfire risk around 653 Sparks St is low, with less than 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 97% of the US · lower than 93% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 377 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 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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