Kent County property record for 8176 Alpine Ave, Sparta, MI 49345
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,562 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 3.5 acres (152,460 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $104,000 (Jan 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $2,803 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-09-01-151-017 |
| Primary APN | 41-09-01-151-017 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 4 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,562 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,562 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,562 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,200 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Lot Area | 152,460 sqft (3.5 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 1,080 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 588 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 8176 ALPINE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SPARTA |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49345-9388 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Description | PART OF NWFRL 1/4 COM 153.20 FT S ALONG W SEC LINE FROM NW COR OF SW 1/4 NW 1/4 TH S ALONG W SEC LINE 66.0 FT TH E PERP TO W |
| Legal Range | 12W |
| Legal Township | 08N |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ALPINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 11401 |
8176 Alpine Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2026.
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8176 ALPINE AVE, SPARTA, MI 49345-9388 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 21, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 21, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000009685 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 8176 ALPINE AVE, SPARTA, MI 49345-9388 |
| Document Number | 0000009685 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20260217-0009685 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 8176 ALPINE AVE, SPARTA, MI 49345-9388 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8176 Alpine Ave was $2,803.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kent County |
| County Subdivision | Alpine Township |
| Unified School District | Sparta Area Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $279,700 (-4.21%) | $559,400 (-4.21%) | |
| 2025 | $2,803.00 Homeowner's exemption | $292,000 | $584,000 |
| 2023 | $4,078.00 | $200,000 | $400,000 |
| 2019 | $3,376.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8176 Alpine Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
Wildfire risk around 8176 Alpine Ave 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 45 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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