Kent County property record for 780 Clarkson Dr, Sparta, MI 49345
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $97,500 (Apr 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $1,683 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-02-31-427-023 |
| Primary APN | 41-02-31-427-023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Basement Area | 480 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 780 CLARKSON DR |
|---|---|
| City | SPARTA |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49345-9527 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 410231427023 LOTS 6 THRU 12 INCL * OLIN LAKES PARK SPLIT ON 04/23/2008 FROM 41-02-31-427-015, 41-02-31-428-009, |
| Legal Subdivision | OLIN LAKES PARK SPLIT ON 04/23/2008 FROM |
| Legal Lot Number | 6-12 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | SOLON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3066 |
| Census Tract | 10302 |
780 Clarkson Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2014.
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 780 CLARKSON DR, SPARTA, MI 49345-9527 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 6, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 6, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 21, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200445000 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 6, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000047617 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Property Address | 780 CLARKSON DR, SPARTA, MI 49345-9527 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000034135 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210323-0034135 |
| Name | CHOICEONE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SPARTA, MI 49345 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 780 Clarkson Dr was $1,683.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kent County |
| County Subdivision | Solon Township |
| Unified School District | Kent City Community Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $94,500 (+14.55%) | $189,000 (+14.55%) | |
| 2025 | $1,683.00 Homeowner's exemption | $82,500 | $165,000 |
| 2023 | $69,900 | $139,800 | |
| 2021 | $1,453.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 780 Clarkson Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 1, 2026
| 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 780 Clarkson Dr 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 | 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 77 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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