All newly remodeled with new flooring and stainless steel appliances.
SW Michigan MLS #12065325
Feb 5, 2013
Sold
$28,500
$31/sq ft
Dec 21, 2012
Listed
$23,000
$25/sq ft
+19
HUD Home!! This 2 bedroom 1 bathroom property features newer kitchen cabinets, along with some appliances and newer flooring. Has tons of potential. Disclosures: Evidence of defective paint. Repairs: REPLACE MISSING BATHROOM SINK, COVER EXPOSED WIRING, REPAIR PORCH ROOF, COVER EXPOSED SUB-FLOORS. Misc.: Minimum Commission Applies: Listing Broker $1,250, Selling Broker up to $1,250. For overbidding and/or escrow repair information, please see attached Overbidding and Escrow Repair'' MLS addendum
REALCOMP #65012065325
Feb 5, 2013
Sold
$28,500
$31/sq ft
Dec 21, 2012
Listed
$23,000
$25/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #3562749
Aug 23, 2006
Sold
$90,000
$97/sq ft
Jun 13, 2006
Listed
$89,500
$97/sq ft
REALCOMP #65003562749
Aug 23, 2006
Sold
$90,000
$97/sq ft
Jun 13, 2006
Listed
$89,500
$97/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 22, 2004
Sold
$106,500
$115/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #3479972
Jun 9, 2004
Sold
$106,500
$115/sq ft
Sep 8, 2003
Listed
$106,900
$116/sq ft
REALCOMP #65003479972
Jun 9, 2004
Sold
$106,500
$115/sq ft
Sep 8, 2003
Listed
$106,900
$116/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #3299527
Feb 15, 1995
Sold
$34,500
$37/sq ft
Dec 5, 1994
Listed
$29,900
$32/sq ft
REALCOMP #65003299527
Feb 15, 1995
Sold
$34,500
$37/sq ft
Dec 5, 1994
Listed
$29,900
$32/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #3297662
Feb 15, 1995
Sold
$34,500
$37/sq ft
Oct 11, 1994
Listed
$29,900
$32/sq ft
REALCOMP #65003297662
Feb 15, 1995
Sold
$34,500
$37/sq ft
Oct 11, 1994
Listed
$29,900
$32/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,609 (+2.8%)
2024
$1,566 (+4.7%)
2023
$1,495 (+5.0%)
2022
$1,424 (+2.9%)
2021
$1,384 (+1.0%)
2020
$1,370 (+1.6%)
2019
$1,348 (+2.2%)
2018
$1,319 (−35.1%)
2017
$2,031 (+62.9%)
2016
$1,247 (−19.9%)
2015
$1,557 (+45.2%)
2014
$1,072
Tax history for 243 River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,609 (+2.8%)
2024
$1,566 (+4.7%)
2023
$1,495 (+5.0%)
2022
$1,424 (+2.9%)
2021
$1,384 (+1.0%)
2020
$1,370 (+1.6%)
2019
$1,348 (+2.2%)
2018
$1,319 (−35.1%)
2017
$2,031 (+62.9%)
2016
$1,247 (−19.9%)
2015
$1,557 (+45.2%)
2014
$1,072
*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
53 ft.
Lot depth
116 ft.
Lot size
6,142 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kent County
APN
41-05-14-330-019
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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, Natural Gas
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 5
Room Information
Basement: Partial
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Cape Cod
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1920
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.14
Lot Size Area: 0.14
Lot Size Units: Acres
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Public
Living Area: 924.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2013
Tax Annual Amount: $930
Tax Assessed Value: $24,400
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Telephone Line, Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Location
School Information
High School District: Sparta
Location Information
Directions: Sparta Ave. & Division St. E towards River Rd., N to Home.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,142 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Kent County
APN: 41-05-14-330-019
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.
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Estimated sale price
$188,000 – $228,000
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