243 River Road
Description
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$220,000
Avg days on market
10
Sale-to-list ratio
94.9%
Sparta, MI
9 comparable properties found
$87,000
Sold 11/12/24
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1,125
- Square Feet
- 0.14
- Acres
$205,900
Sold 11/14/25
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1,009
- Square Feet
- 0.18
- Acres
Location
Sold By Ridge Realty Inc
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1Property Information for 243 River Road
- Taxes: $930 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
- County: Kent County
- Zoning: RES
- ZoningDescription: RES
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Stories: 2
- Year Built: 1920
- Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,098 SF
- Cross Streets: W. Division St. & Sparta Ave.
- Municipality: Sparta Vllg
- Directions: Sparta Ave. & Division St. E towards River Rd., N to Home.
- Area - Major: Grand Rapids - G
- Street #: 243
- Street Name: River
- Suffix: Road
- City: Sparta
- State: MI
- Zip Code: 49345
- County: Kent
- Latitude: 43.165068
- Longitude: -85.70039
- Area - Minor: Grand Rapids - G
- Taxable Value: 24400.0
- Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
- Tax ID #: 410514330019
- SEV: 24400
- Garage Y/N: No
- Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
- Total Open Houses Count: 0
- Lot Dimensions: 53X113
- Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 924.0
- SqFt Above Grade: 924.0
- Lot Measurement: Acres
- Lot Acres: 0.14
- Lot Square Footage: 6098.0
- Lot Size Area: 0.14
- Tax Year: 2013
- Legal: S 53 FT N 113 FT OF LOT 1 * ISRAEL SMITHS 2ND ADD
- Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
- Total Floor Plans Count: 0
- Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
- Year Built: 1920
- Video Groups: 0
- Income Property: No
- Utilities: Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Public
- Water Source: Public
- Utilities Attached: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected
- Water: Public
- Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck
- Stories: 2
- Construction Materials: Shingle Siding
- Exterior Material: Shingle Siding
- Substructure: Partial
- Patio and Porch Features: Deck
- Heating: Forced Air
- Fireplace: No
- Room Total: 5
- Main Bedrooms: 2
- Fireplaces Total: 0
- Basement: Yes
- Total Baths: 1.0
- Full Baths: 1
- Bathrooms Total (Integer): 1
- Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.0
- Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.0
- Heating: Yes
- Heat Source: Natural Gas
- Heat Type: Forced Air
- Bedrooms: 2
- Main Full Baths: 1
- Main Level SQFT: 924
- Total Beds Above Grade: 2
- Occupant Type: Vacant
- Terms Available: Cash, Conventional, FHA, MSHDA, Rural Development, VA Loan
Property History for 243 River Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2014 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #415709465 | $69,900 | +100.8% / yr |
| May 16, 2014 | Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #14007651 | $69,900 | — |
| May 16, 2014 | Sold Realcomp #65014007651 | $69,900 | — |
| Mar 20, 2014 | Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #14007651 | — | |
| Mar 20, 2014 | Contract Signed Realcomp #65014007651 | — | |
| Feb 19, 2014 | Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #14007651 | $69,900 | — |
| Feb 18, 2014 | Listed (Active) Realcomp #65014007651 | $69,900 | — |
| Feb 5, 2013 | Sold Realcomp #65012065325 | $28,500 | — |
| Feb 5, 2013 | Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #12065325 | $28,500 | — |
| Jan 31, 2013 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #347556735 | $28,500 | -16.3% / yr |
| Jan 3, 2013 | Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #12065325 | — | |
| Jan 3, 2013 | Contract Signed Realcomp #65012065325 | — | |
| Dec 22, 2012 | Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #12065325 | $23,000 | — |
| Dec 21, 2012 | Listed (Active) Realcomp #65012065325 | $23,000 | — |
| Aug 23, 2006 | Sold Realcomp #65003562749 | $90,000 | — |
| Aug 23, 2006 | Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #3562749 | $90,000 | — |
| Aug 21, 2006 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #202870155 | $90,000 | -7.4% / yr |
| Jul 24, 2006 | Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #3562749 | — | |
| Jul 24, 2006 | Contract Signed Realcomp #65003562749 | — | |
| Jun 16, 2006 | Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #3562749 | — | |
| Jun 13, 2006 | Listed (Active) Realcomp #65003562749 | $89,500 | — |
| Jun 9, 2004 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #146247275 | $106,500 | — |
| Jun 9, 2004 | Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #3479972 | $106,500 | — |
| Jun 9, 2004 | Sold Realcomp #65003479972 | $106,500 | — |
| Jun 2, 2004 | Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #3479972 | — | |
| Jun 2, 2004 | Contract Signed Realcomp #65003479972 | — | |
| Sep 11, 2003 | Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #3479972 | $109,900 | — |
| Sep 8, 2003 | Listed (Active) Realcomp #65003479972 | $109,900 | — |
| Jan 1, 2001 | Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #3562749 | $89,500 | — |
| Feb 15, 1995 | Sold Realcomp #65003297662 | $34,500 | — |
| Feb 15, 1995 | Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #3297662 | $34,500 | — |
| Dec 12, 1994 | Contract Signed Realcomp #65003297662 | — | |
| Dec 12, 1994 | Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #3297662 | — | |
| Oct 11, 1994 | Listed (Active) Realcomp #65003297662 | $29,900 | — |
| Oct 11, 1994 | Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #3297662 | $29,900 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/16/2014 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #415709465 | $69,900 +100.8% / yr |
| 05/16/2014 | Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #14007651 | $69,900 |
| 05/16/2014 | Sold Realcomp #65014007651 | $69,900 |
| 03/20/2014 | Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #14007651 | — |
| 03/20/2014 | Contract Signed Realcomp #65014007651 | — |
| 02/19/2014 | Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #14007651 | $69,900 |
| 02/18/2014 | Listed (Active) Realcomp #65014007651 | $69,900 |
| 02/05/2013 | Sold Realcomp #65012065325 | $28,500 |
| 02/05/2013 | Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #12065325 | $28,500 |
| 01/31/2013 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #347556735 | $28,500 -16.3% / yr |
| 01/03/2013 | Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #12065325 | — |
| 01/03/2013 | Contract Signed Realcomp #65012065325 | — |
| 12/22/2012 | Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #12065325 | $23,000 |
| 12/21/2012 | Listed (Active) Realcomp #65012065325 | $23,000 |
| 08/23/2006 | Sold Realcomp #65003562749 | $90,000 |
| 08/23/2006 | Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #3562749 | $90,000 |
| 08/21/2006 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #202870155 | $90,000 -7.4% / yr |
| 07/24/2006 | Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #3562749 | — |
| 07/24/2006 | Contract Signed Realcomp #65003562749 | — |
| 06/16/2006 | Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #3562749 | — |
| 06/13/2006 | Listed (Active) Realcomp #65003562749 | $89,500 |
| 06/09/2004 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #146247275 | $106,500 |
| 06/09/2004 | Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #3479972 | $106,500 |
| 06/09/2004 | Sold Realcomp #65003479972 | $106,500 |
| 06/02/2004 | Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #3479972 | — |
| 06/02/2004 | Contract Signed Realcomp #65003479972 | — |
| 09/11/2003 | Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #3479972 | $109,900 |
| 09/08/2003 | Listed (Active) Realcomp #65003479972 | $109,900 |
| 01/01/2001 | Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #3562749 | $89,500 |
| 02/15/1995 | Sold Realcomp #65003297662 | $34,500 |
| 02/15/1995 | Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #3297662 | $34,500 |
| 12/12/1994 | Contract Signed Realcomp #65003297662 | — |
| 12/12/1994 | Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #3297662 | — |
| 10/11/1994 | Listed (Active) Realcomp #65003297662 | $29,900 |
| 10/11/1994 | Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #3297662 | $29,900 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 243 River Road
Schools near 243 River Road
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 2 | |||
| Public - | 3 to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ridgeview Elementary School PublicPK to 2 | ||
Appleview Elementary School Public3 to 5 | ||
Sparta Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Sparta Senior High School Public9 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 243 River Road, Sparta, MI 49345 | $69,900 | 2 | 1 | 924 | 6,098 |
$182,310 | 3 | 1 | 987 | 6,926 | |
$74,800 | 2 | 1 | 937 | 7,161 | |
$12,000 | – | – | – | – | |
$230,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,636 | 15,987 | |
– | – | – | – | – | |
– | 2 | 1 | 1,340 | 17,424 | |
$220,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,820 | 29,272 | |
– | 3 | 1 | 960 | 8,712 | |
– | 3 | 1 | 1,008 | 8,712 | |
$70,000 | 3 | 1 | – | 87,120 | |
– | 4 | 2 | 2,063 | 12,066 | |
$59,900 | 3 | 2 | – | 39,501 | |
$31,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,176 | 7,068 | |
– | – | – | – | – | |
– | 2 | 1 | 1,168 | 8,712 |
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