This home is move in ready and a great starter home. Three bedrooms and full bath all on main level with a large living room. Kitchen with eating area and snack bar. Three season porch and large back yard makes this home perfect for your first home in the village of Sparta.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
5,662 sq ftLot Size
$252Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Bradley Osburn• ERA Reardon Realty Great Lakes
Bought with Billie Badge-McCurry• RE/MAX River Valley
This home is move in ready and a great starter home. Three bedrooms and full bath all on main level with a large living room. Kitchen with eating area and snack bar. Three season porch and large back yard makes this home perfect for your first home in the village of Sparta.
SW Michigan MLS #3124689
Oct 21, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Sep 24, 2008
Listed
$84,900
$99/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #3601671
Oct 21, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Jul 24, 2007
Listed
$89,900
$105/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 27, 2014
Sold
$50,000
$59/sq ft
REALCOMP #65003124689
May 20, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Sep 24, 2008
Listed
$84,900
$99/sq ft
REALCOMP #65003601671
Sep 24, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Jul 24, 2007
Listed
$89,900
$105/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,929 (+3.3%)
2024
$2,835 (+4.8%)
2023
$2,705 (+5.0%)
2022
$2,576 (+3.0%)
2021
$2,501 (+1.1%)
2020
$2,473 (+1.7%)
2019
$2,431 (+2.3%)
2018
$2,378 (−27.0%)
2017
$3,259 (+136.5%)
2016
$1,378 (−19.9%)
2015
$1,721 (+37.0%)
2014
$1,256
Tax history for 71 River
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,929 (+3.3%)
2024
$2,835 (+4.8%)
2023
$2,705 (+5.0%)
2022
$2,576 (+3.0%)
2021
$2,501 (+1.1%)
2020
$2,473 (+1.7%)
2019
$2,431 (+2.3%)
2018
$2,378 (−27.0%)
2017
$3,259 (+136.5%)
2016
$1,378 (−19.9%)
2015
$1,721 (+37.0%)
2014
$1,256
*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
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
115 ft.
Lot size
5,663 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kent County
APN
41-05-14-451-004
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
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
# of Rooms Total: 7
Window Features: Replacement
Room Information
Basement: Full
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
Building Area Total: 854
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1955
Roof: Composition
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Features: Recreational, Sidewalk
Lot Size Acres: 0.13
Lot Size Area: 0.13
Lot Size Units: Acres
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Public
Living Area: 854.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2016
Tax Annual Amount: $750
Tax Assessed Value: $33,600
Utilities
Other Utilities Information
Natural Gas Water Heater
Utility Information
Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected
Location
School Information
High School District: Sparta
Location Information
Directions: 13 Mile/Division to River/Stebbins Then North one block to home on West side of road.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Kent County
APN: 41-05-14-451-004
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Appleview Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
6/10
Sparta Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be 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
$205,000 – $248,000
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