Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds676 sqft
301 River Road, Sparta, MI 49345
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.2 acresLot Size
1951Year Built
$158/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Charming two bedroom, one bathroom home located in the Village of Sparta, just minutes to convenient downtown shopping, restaurants, library, and parks. Beautiful arched doorways and tray ceilings add charm and character. Large living room and kitchen with eating area - all of the appliances are included: refrigerator, oven range, dishwasher, microwave, washer, and dryer. Garage is heated and could possibly be finished to add living space – or four season project room. Patio area offers a nice spot...Charming two bedroom, one bathroom home located in the Village of Sparta, just minutes to convenient downtown shopping, restaurants, library, and parks. Beautiful arched doorways and tray ceilings add charm and character. Large living room and kitchen with eating area - all of the appliances are included: refrigerator, oven range, dishwasher, microwave, washer, and dryer. Garage is heated and could possibly be finished to add living space – or four season project room. Patio area offers a nice spot to relax, grill, and enjoy your fenced in backyard. Shed for storage. This home offers many updates - see documents for a full list which includes a remodeled bathroom with tiled floor and shower, new insulation and vinyl siding in 2015.
  • Listed by: Laura L VanDerBos 616.914.2762 larvdbs@aol.com Brokerage DRE #6505316126 • ERA Reardon Realty Great Lakes
Listing closed: 02/08/2019 12:00 AM • Source: Michigan Regional Information Center, MLS#: 18056803

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$125,000

Avg days on market

10

Sale-to-list ratio

94.7%

Sparta, MI

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Location

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Property Information for 301 River Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,477 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Kent County
  • Zoning: VR1
  • ZoningDescription: VR1
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Lot Size: 0.20 AC / 8,712 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: E Division Street (13 Mile)
  • Municipality: Sparta Vllg
  • Directions: 13 Mile Road (East Division). North on River Road to home.
  • Area - Major: Grand Rapids - G
  • Street #: 301
  • Street Name: River
  • Post Direction: NW
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Sparta
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49345
  • County: Kent
  • Latitude: 43.166038
  • Longitude: -85.700712
  • Area - Minor: Grand Rapids - G
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 31523.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 410514329012
  • Homestead: 0
  • SEV: 33700
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 66 x 132
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 676.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 676.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Square Footage: 8712.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.2
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Legal: Lot 24 * Israel Smith's 2nd Add
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: No
Utilities
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Util Avail at Street: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
  • Water: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Stories: 1
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Street Type: Paved, Public
  • Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Substructure: Crawl Space
  • Windows: Replacement
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Interior Features: Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Room Total: 4
  • Main Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Basement: No
  • Total Baths: 1.0
  • Full Baths: 1
  • Room Types: Kitchen, Dining Area, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 1
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.0
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Kitchen Features: Eating Area
  • Additional Items: Garage Door Opener
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Half Baths: 0.0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Half Baths: 0
  • Main Level SQFT: 676
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 2
  • Main Level Primary: Yes
  • # of Outbuildings: 1.0
  • Outbuilding 1 Description: Storage Shed
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Area
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
Rental
Rental Information
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional

Property History for 301 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 8, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #639606086

$107,000

+21.5% / yr

Feb 8, 2019

Sold

MiRealSource #70042705

$107,000
Feb 8, 2019

Sold

Realcomp #65018056803

$107,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/08/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #639606086

$107,000

+21.5% / yr

02/08/2019

Sold

MiRealSource #70042705

$107,000
02/08/2019

Sold

Realcomp #65018056803

$107,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 301 River Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2023$1,392 ($116 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt676 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt676 SqFtLot Size8,712 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1951ZoningVR1CountyKENTAPN41-05-14-329-012

Schools near 301 River Road

This home is within Sparta Area Schools.
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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 301 River Road, Sparta, MI 49345
$107,000
2
676
8,712
$215,000
4
1,622
22,651
$55,000
2
676
8,712
2
1
1,168
8,712
$158,000
4
1,128
10,019
$139,879
3
2.5
1,059
23,740

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