This well maintained 3 bedroom ranch is set in a quiet neighborhood on the edge of the village of Sparta. This house is really close to everything Sparta has to offer, and is still a very easy commute to Grand Rapids.
Single-familyProperty Type
1994Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$192Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jason Woodard• Appleland Realty
Bought with Chris (M.) Fraser• Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors
This well maintained 3 bedroom ranch is set in a quiet neighborhood on the edge of the village of Sparta. This house is really close to everything Sparta has to offer, and is still a very easy commute to Grand Rapids.
REALCOMP #59015005828
Mar 27, 2015
Sold
$104,500
$77/sq ft
Feb 12, 2015
Listed
$109,900
$81/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 28, 1994
Sold
$8,500
$6/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,050 (+2.8%)
2024
$2,968 (+4.7%)
2023
$2,834 (+5.0%)
2022
$2,700 (+2.9%)
2021
$2,624 (+1.1%)
2020
$2,596 (+1.6%)
2019
$2,555 (+2.2%)
2018
$2,501 (−35.1%)
2017
$3,850 (+62.9%)
2016
$2,364 (−9.2%)
2015
$2,604 (+33.4%)
2014
$1,952 (+2.2%)
2013
$1,910
Tax history for 162 River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,050 (+2.8%)
2024
$2,968 (+4.7%)
2023
$2,834 (+5.0%)
2022
$2,700 (+2.9%)
2021
$2,624 (+1.1%)
2020
$2,596 (+1.6%)
2019
$2,555 (+2.2%)
2018
$2,501 (−35.1%)
2017
$3,850 (+62.9%)
2016
$2,364 (−9.2%)
2015
$2,604 (+33.4%)
2014
$1,952 (+2.2%)
2013
$1,910
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
72 ft.
Lot depth
150 ft.
Lot size
10,803 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kent County
APN
41-05-14-452-003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
R-M
Residential Medium Density District
The R-M district is intended to provide for stable, moderate density residential areas by ensuring compatible residential density, encouraging a safe environment for family life, and protecting these areas from undesirable land uses. The purpose of this district is to preserve the character, amenities and property values associated with moderate-density residential development. This district allows for primarily single-family homes, two-family homes, and three-family homes but may allow, in a limited number of cases, other uses compatible with single, two, and three-family residential and supportive of cohesive residential neighborhoods such as parks and public service facilities/buildings.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Bed & breakfast
Educational/school
Golf related
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Dryer
Window Features: Screens
Room Information
Basement: Full
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
Building Area Total: 1,352
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1994
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.26
Lot Size Area: 0.26
Lot Size Units: Acres
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Public
Living Area: 1352.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2014
Tax Assessed Value: $50,042
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Public Water, Public Sewer
Location
School Information
High School District: Sparta
Location Information
Directions: 13 mile/Division east of the RailRoad tracks to River. North on River Rd, on right side just a few houses past Gunn St.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 10,803 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Kent County
APN: 41-05-14-452-003
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Appleview Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
6/10
Sparta Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
7/10
Sparta Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Sparta, MI • 49345
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.6 hours in
June and 2.2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.6 hrs
2.2 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$247,000 – $299,000
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