Kent County property record for 81 N State St, Sparta, MI 49345
| Property Type | Auto Repair, Garage |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,798 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,640 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Mortgage Jul 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 41-05-15-478-032 |
| Primary APN | 41-05-15-478-032 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,798 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 132 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 81 N STATE ST |
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| City | SPARTA |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49345-1023 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Auto Repair, Garage |
| Local Zoning Code | VGC |
| Legal Description | LOTS 11 & 12 BLK 2 * SMITH'S ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF SPARTA |
| Legal Subdivision | SMITHS ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11-12 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | SPARTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 10402 |
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 95 N STATE ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1023 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage INDEPENDENT BANK |
| Jul 24, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer SUN TITLE AGENCY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Property Address | 81 N STATE ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1023 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 5, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000049056 |
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| Date | Aug 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230828-0049056 |
| Name | INDEPENDENT BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | IONIA, MI 48846 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Index | COF |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Recording Date | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Property Address | 81 N STATE ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1023 |
| Document Number | 0000056817 |
| Map Reference | LB2 PG44 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180724-0056817 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | SUN TITLE AGENCY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11291 WARNER AVE, 11291, GRANT, MI 49327-8920 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 95 N STATE ST, SPARTA, MI 49345-1023 |
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $120,000 (+4.99%) | $240,000 (+4.99%) | |
| 2025 | $4,640.00 (+27.61%) | $114,300 (+28.14%) | $228,600 (+28.14%) |
| 2023 | $89,200 | $178,400 | |
| 2019 | $3,636.00 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 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 |
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: 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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 | SPARTA serves 4,140 people · EPA ID MI0006200 |
|---|---|
| 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, 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 188 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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