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Last Sold Price
5 beds2,830 sqft
8945 Fruit Ridge Avenue Northwest, Sparta, MI 49345
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.45 acresLot Size
1929Year Built
$136/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

~ Rare opportunity minutes north of the highway & Grand Rapids! Welcoming country farm home offering a fantastic in-law apartment! Move in ready, relaxing setting 1.45 acres surrounded by apple trees. Covered 3 season entry to the main floor, culinary kitchen with stainless appliances, new paint and decor. Dining opens to a spacious living, 2 main floor bedrooms, full bath, and laundry. Stairway to upper floor with 3 beds (or 2 beds & living room), full bath, full kitchen & dining. Separate outdoor...~ Rare opportunity minutes north of the highway & Grand Rapids! Welcoming country farm home offering a fantastic in-law apartment! Move in ready, relaxing setting 1.45 acres surrounded by apple trees. Covered 3 season entry to the main floor, culinary kitchen with stainless appliances, new paint and decor. Dining opens to a spacious living, 2 main floor bedrooms, full bath, and laundry. Stairway to upper floor with 3 beds (or 2 beds & living room), full bath, full kitchen & dining. Separate outdoor stairway entrance to the upper apartment. Basement offers an attached double deep garage and huge unfinished rec. area and storage space. Steel roof & also wired for a back-up generator. Incredible location, well-built home,, this is simply a wise investment. ~ Seller directs agent offers to be submitted for review by Tuesday, April 22nd at noon.
  • Listed by: Steven T Spriensma 616.890.6716 spriensmasteve@gmail.com Brokerage DRE #6503350447 • Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)
Listing closed: 06/04/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Michigan Regional Information Center, MLS#: 25015166

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Property Information for 8945 Fruit Ridge Avenue Northwest

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,882 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Kent County
  • Zoning: AG1
  • ZoningDescription: AG1
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Lot Size: 1.45 AC / 63,162 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Between 8 Mile & 9 Mile
  • Municipality: Sparta Twp
  • Directions: 96 Hwy west of Grand Rapids to Fruit Ridge Ave. NW, north between 8 Mile & 9 Mile.
  • Area - Major: Grand Rapids - G
  • Street #: 8945
  • Street Name: Fruit Ridge
  • Post Direction: NW
  • Suffix: Avenue
  • City: Sparta
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49345
  • County: Kent
  • Latitude: 43.128443
  • Longitude: -85.770314
  • Area - Minor: Grand Rapids - G
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 71603.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 41-05-31-200-014
  • Homestead: 100
  • SEV: 192300
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Driveway: Paved
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • SqFt Source: Prior Appraisal
  • Lot Dimensions: 252 x 250
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 40.0
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2830.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 2790.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 1.45
  • Lot Square Footage: 63162.0
  • Lot Size Area: 1.45
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Legal: 410531200014 PART OF NE 1/4 COM 1078.45 FT N 1D 04M 31S W ALONG E SEC LINE FROM E 1/4 COR TH N 88D 18M 41S W 250.0 FT TH N 1D 04M 31S E 252.0 FT TO N LINE OF S 1/2 NE 1/4 TH S 88D 18M 41S E ALONG SD N LINE 250.0 FT TO E SEC LINE TH S 1D 04M 31S W ALONG E SEC LINE 252.0 FT TO BEG * SEC 31 T9N R12W 1.45 A. SPLIT/COMBINED ON 12/17/2012 FROM 41-05-31-200-005;
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: Yes
Utilities
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Cable Available, High-Speed Internet
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Util Avail at Street: Cable Available, Electricity Available
  • Utilities Attached: High Speed Internet
  • Water: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Metal
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Patio And Porch Features: 3 Season Room
  • Stories: 2
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Street Type: Paved, Public
  • Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding
  • Roofing: Metal
  • Substructure: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Windows: Replacement
  • Landscape: Fruit Trees
  • Landscape : Fruit Trees: Yes
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air, Hot Water
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Interior Features: LP Tank Owned, Center Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Fireplace: No
  • Room Total: 15
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Total Baths: 4.0
  • Full Baths: 3
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 4
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 3.5
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 3.1
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Propane
  • Heat Type: Forced Air, Hot Water
  • Air Conditioning: Wall Unit(s)
  • Kitchen Features: Center Island, Eating Area, Pantry, Snack Bar
  • Additional Items: Generator Hook-up, LP Tank Owned
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Water Heater: Propane
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Half Baths: 1.0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Half Baths: 1
  • Main Level SQFT: 2024
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 5
  • Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Basement Finished SQFT: 40.0
  • Basement Full Baths: 1.0
  • Basement Half Baths: 0.0
  • Total Basement SQFT: 1178.0
  • Main Level Primary: Yes
Rental
Rental Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional

Property History for 8945 Fruit Ridge Avenue Northwest

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 4, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1592137475

$385,000

-1.7% / yr

Jun 4, 2025

Sold

MiRealSource #70461822

$385,000—
Jun 4, 2025

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #25015166

$385,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/04/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1592137475

$385,000

-1.7% / yr

06/04/2025

Sold

MiRealSource #70461822

$385,000
06/04/2025

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #25015166

$385,000

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

Public Records for 8945 Fruit Ridge Avenue Northwest

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$5,650 ($471 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,684 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,684 SqFtStories2Lot Size63,162 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1929Year Renovated1929ZoningAG1CountyKENTAPN41-05-31-200-014

Schools near 8945 Fruit Ridge Avenue Northwest

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

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