Welcome to the country village of Sparta! Stop and look at this recently re-painted and reconfigured 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath ranch home. The home features a wood finished cabinet kitchen with knick knack rack, gas range, refrigerator and dining area. The adjacent new full bath also contains the main floor laundry w/stackable washer/dryer. The extra large living room is a great entertaining and family center. The adjacent master bedroom contains the 1/2 bath and the remaining 2 bedrooms are larger than average with closets. The back yard is fully fenced for Fido is overlooked by a large 12 x 12 deck. The 2 stall garage has plenty of parking room and overhead storage. The roof is new as of 2015 and the whole place has the shine of new paint. Come on home to Sparta.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
8,184 sq ftLot Size
$245Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by James Riley, III• Coldwell Banker AJS (28th St)
Bought with Laura VanDerBos• ERA Reardon Realty Great Lakes
Welcome to the country village of Sparta! Stop and look at this recently re-painted and reconfigured 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath ranch home. The home features a wood finished cabinet kitchen with knick knack rack, gas range, refrigerator and dining area. The adjacent new full bath also contains the main floor laundry w/ stackable washer/dryer. The extra large living room is a great entertaining and family center. The adjacent master bedroom contains the 1/2 bath and the remaining 2 bedrooms are larger than average with closets. The back yard is fully fenced for Fido is overlooked by a large 12 x 12 deck. The 2 stall garage has plenty of parking room and overhead storage. The roof is new as of 2015 and the whole place has the shine of new paint. Come on home to Sparta.
SW Michigan MLS #15001408
Feb 20, 2015
Sold
$50,000
$44/sq ft
Jan 10, 2015
Listed
$50,000
$44/sq ft
REALCOMP #65015001408
Feb 20, 2015
Sold
$50,000
$44/sq ft
Jan 10, 2015
Listed
$50,000
$44/sq ft
This is a HUD Home, sold AS-IS by electronic bid only. Equal Housing Opportunity. All bids must be submitted through a registered HUD approved real estate agent. Buyer to verify all listing information. For property conditions, lead based paint notices, additional forms, disclosures and availability, see website in agent remarks. Agents, please refer to Agent Comments section for additional details. New HUD Homes listed daily! All bidders must have lender pre-qualification letter. .
SW Michigan MLS #11008232
Oct 21, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Feb 14, 2011
Listed
$69,900
$61/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #3576239
Oct 21, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Oct 26, 2006
Listed
$119,985
$105/sq ft
REALCOMP #65011008232
Aug 31, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Feb 14, 2011
Listed
$69,900
$61/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #3605354
Jan 30, 2008
Sold
$64,000
$56/sq ft
Aug 29, 2007
Listed
$59,900
$52/sq ft
REALCOMP #65003605354
Jan 30, 2008
Sold
$64,000
$56/sq ft
Aug 29, 2007
Listed
$59,900
$52/sq ft
REALCOMP #65003576239
Apr 26, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Oct 26, 2006
Listed
$119,985
$105/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #3442187
Apr 24, 2002
Sold
$99,491
$87/sq ft
Mar 1, 2002
Listed
$104,900
$92/sq ft
REALCOMP #65003442187
Apr 24, 2002
Sold
$99,491
$87/sq ft
Mar 1, 2002
Listed
$104,900
$92/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 10, 2000
Sold
$102,343
$90/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #3389303
Feb 18, 2000
Sold
$81,000
$71/sq ft
Aug 28, 1999
Listed
$89,949
$79/sq ft
REALCOMP #65003389303
Feb 18, 2000
Sold
$81,000
$71/sq ft
Aug 28, 1999
Listed
$89,949
$79/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,866 (+2.8%)
2024
$2,789 (+4.7%)
2023
$2,663 (+5.0%)
2022
$2,537 (+2.9%)
2021
$2,465 (+1.1%)
2020
$2,440 (+1.6%)
2019
$2,401 (+2.2%)
2018
$2,350 (−35.1%)
2017
$3,618 (+101.9%)
2016
$1,792 (−29.1%)
2015
$2,527 (+15.1%)
2014
$2,195
Tax history for 189 River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,866 (+2.8%)
2024
$2,789 (+4.7%)
2023
$2,663 (+5.0%)
2022
$2,537 (+2.9%)
2021
$2,465 (+1.1%)
2020
$2,440 (+1.6%)
2019
$2,401 (+2.2%)
2018
$2,350 (−35.1%)
2017
$3,618 (+101.9%)
2016
$1,792 (−29.1%)
2015
$2,527 (+15.1%)
2014
$2,195
*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
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Stories
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Lot width
66 ft.
Lot depth
124 ft.
Lot size
8,189 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kent County
APN
41-05-14-378-010
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
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
No Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
# of Rooms Total: 9
Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Room Information
Basement: Partial
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Dining Area
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Laundry
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
Building Area Total: 1,142
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1955
Roof: Composition
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.19
Lot Size Area: 0.19
Lot Size Units: Acres
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Public
Living Area: 1142.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2015
Tax Annual Amount: $1,622
Tax Assessed Value: $41,900
Utilities
Other Utilities Information
Natural Gas Water Heater
Utility Information
Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
Location
School Information
High School District: Sparta
Location Information
Directions: M-37/Alpine Ave north to 13 Mile Rd/Division St. East on Division to River Rd. North to home.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8,189 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Kent County
APN: 41-05-14-378-010
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 • 1.3mi
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.
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Estimated sale price
$266,000 – $322,000
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