Kent County property record for 71 River Rd, Sparta, MI 49345
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 832 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.132 acres (5,750 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $74,000 (Mar 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,090 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-05-14-451-004 |
| Primary APN | 41-05-14-451-004 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 832 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 832 sqft |
| Basement Area | 832 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 5,750 sqft (0.132 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 71 RIVER RD |
|---|---|
| City | SPARTA |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49345-1134 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | VR2 |
| Legal Description | W 115 FT OF N 50 FT OF S 527 FT OF SE 1/4 * SEC 14 T9N R12W 0.13 A. |
| Legal Range | 12W |
| Legal Township | 09N |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | SPARTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 10402 |
Source: Kent County records · APN 41-05-14-451-004
Assessment roll updated June 13, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 921 10 MILE RD NW, SPARTA, MI 49345-9378 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 02, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 02, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 27, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201616739 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 20, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000050419 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 |
| Municipality | Sparta Village |
| 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 | $2,090.00 (+7.68%) | $71,800 (+19.87%) | $143,600 (+19.87%) |
| 2023 | $59,900 | $119,800 | |
| 2019 | $1,941.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of January 1, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1994–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2013 · Flooding |
| 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 are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Surf Air Wireless 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 USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Mercury Broadband.
Based on FCC filings for 272 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | SPARTA serves 4,140 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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