Kent County property record for 8605 Alpine Ave, Sparta, MI 49345
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 984 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.86 acres (37,462 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $197,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,736 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2021 Transfer + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-05-35-400-034 |
| Primary APN | 41-05-35-400-034 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 984 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 984 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 37,462 sqft (0.86 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 252 ft deep x 144 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 788 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 8605 ALPINE AVE |
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| City | SPARTA |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49345-9345 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | S 144 FT OF W 252.5 FT OF E 302.5 FT OF S 1/2 N 1/2 SE 1/4 ALSO W 129 FT OF E 179 FT OF SE 1/4 SE 1/4 EX S 1320 FT * SEC 35 |
| Legal Range | 12W |
| Legal Township | 09N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | SPARTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 10401 |
8605 Alpine Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2021.
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8605 ALPINE AVE, SPARTA, MI 49345-9345 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage NEIGHBORHOOD LOANS |
| Mar 17, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Apr 25, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer OTHER |
| Apr 25, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CHURCHILL MTG |
| Apr 14, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 3, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 3, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 25, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202125262 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 22, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000028156 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 8605 ALPINE AVE, SPARTA, MI 49345-9345 |
| Document Number | 0000025262 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210303-0025262 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,694.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8605 ALPINE AVE, 8605, SPARTA, MI 49345-9345 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4569 MOFFETT RD NW, COMSTOCK PARK, MI 49321-9331 |
| Document Number | 0000025263 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210303-0025263 |
| Name | NEIGHBORHOOD LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 8605 ALPINE AVE, SPARTA, MI 49345-9345 |
| Document Number | 0000031129 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 31129 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 8605 ALPINE AVE SPARTA MI 493459345, SPARTA, MI 49345-9345 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 8605 ALPINE AVE, SPARTA, MI 49345-9345 |
| Document Number | 0000028156 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 28156 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $455.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 8605 ALPINE AVE SPARTA MI 493459345, SPARTA, MI 49345-9345 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 8605 ALPINE AVE, SPARTA, MI 49345-9345 |
| Document Number | 0000028157 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 28157 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,253.45 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 4142 N CASTLE RIDGE DR SE #249 GRAND RAPIDS MI 495088854, 249, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508-8854 |
| Document Number | 28158 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 28158 |
| Name | CHURCHILL MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BRENTWOOD, TN 37027 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 24, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 14, 2017 |
| Property Address | 8605 ALPINE AVE, SPARTA, MI 49345-9345 |
| Document Number | 0000032613 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 32613 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8605 ALPINE AVE SPARTA MI 493459345, SPARTA, MI 49345-9345 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8605 Alpine Ave was $2,736.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kent County |
| County Subdivision | Sparta Township |
| Unified School District | Sparta Area Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $117,300 (+3.9%) | $234,600 (+3.9%) | |
| 2025 | $2,736.00 Homeowner's exemption | $112,900 | $225,800 |
| 2023 | $93,600 | $187,200 | |
| 2019 | $1,696.00 |
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 8605 Alpine Ave 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 8605 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 43 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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