Kent County property record for 8873 Alpine Ave, Sparta, MI 49345
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,456 sqft · built 2020 |
| Lot Size | 0.748 acres (32,583 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (Aug 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $4,328 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Construction Loan Mar 2021 Construction Loan + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-05-35-276-009 |
| Primary APN | 41-05-35-276-009 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,456 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 728 sqft |
| Basement Area | 728 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2020 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Lot Area | 32,583 sqft (0.748 acres) |
| Lot Depth | 200 ft Depth |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 8873 ALPINE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SPARTA |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49345-9461 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | N 162.84 FT OF W 200 FT OF E 250 FT OF S 1/2 SE 1/4 NE 1/4 * SEC 35 T9N R12W 0.74 A. |
| Legal Range | 12W |
| Legal Township | 09N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Township / Civil Division | SPARTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 10401 |
8873 Alpine Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2018.
Source: Kent County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8873 ALPINE AVE, SPARTA, MI 49345-9461 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage LAKE MICHIGAN CU |
| Mar 30, 2021 | Correction Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage LAKE MI CU |
| Aug 1, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI MERCANTILE BK/MI |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 30, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201859158 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 18, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000075828 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Property Address | 8873 ALPINE AVE, SPARTA, MI 49345-9461 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000105186 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20201105-0105186 |
| Name | LAKE MICHIGAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49501 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 372 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 8873 ALPINE AVE, SPARTA, MI 49345-9461 |
| Document Number | 0000037732 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 37732 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | May 26, 2021 |
| Title Company | SUN TITLE AGENCY/MI LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7688 BUSH DR NE ROCKFORD MI 493418330, ROCKFORD, MI 49341-8330 |
| Document Number | 0000037732 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 37732 |
| Name | LAKE MI CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49501 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 29, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 1, 2018 |
| Property Address | 8873 ALPINE AVE, SPARTA, MI 49345-9461 |
| Document Number | 0000059158 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 59158 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $300.14 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7688 BUSH DR NE ROCKFORD MI 493418330, ROCKFORD, MI 49341-8330 |
| Document Number | 59159 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 59159 |
| Name | MERCANTILE BK/MI |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jul 31, 2043 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.99% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8873 Alpine Ave was $4,328.
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 | $187,000 (+4.82%) | $374,000 (+4.82%) | |
| 2025 | $4,328.00 Homeowner's exemption | $178,400 | $356,800 |
| 2023 | $148,500 | $297,000 | |
| 2019 | $580.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8873 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 8873 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 44 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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