Sold501d on marketHistoric · 126 yrs
285 N Union St
Sparta, MI, 49345 • 49345 • Kent County
$247,000
$170/sqft
4Beds
2Baths
1,450Sqft
0.24 acLot
1900Built
Property DNA
Colonial Style
Built 1900 · 126 years of history
1-Car Garage
Garage Faces Side · Detached
Wood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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501 days on market
Established listing
$170/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1900 · Historic
Welcome to Sparta. This 4-bedroom, 2-bath home sits on a large lot within walking distance to small businesses, restaurants, the Sparta Library, and more. Built in the 1900s, this charming two-story home also includes a classic carriage house, which is the two-story building behind the home. Fully fenced in, the corner lot includes off-street parking. The home's main level includes the living room, dining area, entry/office area, a main level bedroom, and two full bathrooms. The upper level includes three bedrooms. Modern updates have been made to the plumbing and electrical systems. This home has been tenant-occupied for the last few years. The roof was just inspected, and preventative maintenance was performed. Book your showing today!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights charming two-story home, off-street parking, and large lot as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,627/month
Principal & Interest$1,298
Property Tax$247
Insurance$82
Down payment20% ($49,400)
3%50%
Est. 6.88% rate · 30yr fixed · $197,600 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1900
HeatingForced Air
Parking1 Garage space
Lot10,454 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleColonial
Year built1900
Stories2
Systems
HeatingForced Air
RoofComposition,Shingle
ConstructionAluminum Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingGarage Faces Side, Detached
Garage1 spaces
BasementCrawl Space,Michigan Basement
Lot10,454 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood49345
Annual tax$4,074
Parcel410514303018
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Center Island
Appliances
Microwave
Oven
Range
Refrigerator
Flooring
Vinyl
Wood
Heating
Forced Air
Laundry
Laundry Closet
Main Level
Washer Hookup
Windows
Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
Exterior
Other
Parking
Garage Faces Side
Detached
Construction
Aluminum Siding
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Shrubs/Hedges
Utilities
Natural Gas Connected
Room details
21 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
MainBedroom2
UpperBedroom3
UpperBedroom4
UpperBedroom5
Master Bathroom
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market501
Est. value$258,100
Est. rent$2,088/mo
Tax rate1.09%
Price/sqft$170
On marketOct 24, 2024
PostedOct 24, 2024
Last sold$247,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedMar 3, 2025
Tour days6
Views3
How are the schools in Sparta?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Sparta, MI, 49345
Price history
20 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Nov 22, 2024Sold$247,000$170MichRIC
Oct 29, 2024Pending Sale$230,000$159MichRIC
Oct 24, 2024Listed For Sale$230,000$159MichRIC
Mar 24, 2021Listing Removed——Owner
Feb 13, 2020Sold$160,000$110Public Record
Jan 4, 2020Pending Sale$160,000$110Owner
Jan 3, 2020Listed For Sale$160,000$110Owner
Dec 12, 2019Pending Sale$160,000$110Owner
Dec 10, 2019Listed For Sale$160,000$110Owner
Jun 6, 2019Sold$85,000$59RE/MAX of Michigan Solds
May 21, 2019Pending Sale$99,900$69RE/MAX of Grand Rapids
May 15, 2019Listed For Sale$99,900$69RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (Wyomg)
Sep 17, 2013Sold$38,000$26Public Record
Jul 23, 2013Listed For Sale$33,000$23Bellabay Realty, LLC
Oct 1, 2012Sold$111,533$77Public Record
Feb 18, 2009Sold$100,000$69Public Record
May 1, 2007Sold$78,000$54Public Record
Feb 14, 2007Sold$78,000$54Agent Provided
Jan 12, 2006Sold$98,822$68Public Record
Aug 21, 2003Sold$116,500$80Public Record
Sold$247,000
Nov 22, 2024•$170/sqft•MichRIC
Pending Sale$230,000
Oct 29, 2024•$159/sqft•MichRIC
Listed For Sale$230,000
Oct 24, 2024•$159/sqft•MichRIC
Listing Removed—
Mar 24, 2021•Owner
Sold$160,000
Feb 13, 2020•$110/sqft•Public Record
Pending Sale$160,000
Jan 4, 2020•$110/sqft•Owner
Listed For Sale$160,000
Jan 3, 2020•$110/sqft•Owner
Pending Sale$160,000
Dec 12, 2019•$110/sqft•Owner
Listed For Sale$160,000
Dec 10, 2019•$110/sqft•Owner
Sold$85,000
Jun 6, 2019•$59/sqft•RE/MAX of Michigan Solds
Pending Sale$99,900
May 21, 2019•$69/sqft•RE/MAX of Grand Rapids
Listed For Sale$99,900
May 15, 2019•$69/sqft•RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (Wyomg)
Sold$38,000
Sep 17, 2013•$26/sqft•Public Record
Listed For Sale$33,000
Jul 23, 2013•$23/sqft•Bellabay Realty, LLC
Sold$111,533
Oct 1, 2012•$77/sqft•Public Record
Sold$100,000
Feb 18, 2009•$69/sqft•Public Record
Sold$78,000
May 1, 2007•$54/sqft•Public Record
Sold$78,000
Feb 14, 2007•$54/sqft•Agent Provided
Sold$98,822
Jan 12, 2006•$68/sqft•Public Record
Sold$116,500
Aug 21, 2003•$80/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
19 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 8, 2025$4,143$118,300
Apr 8, 2024—$104,900
Apr 8, 2021$1,759$76,700
Apr 8, 2020$1,759$73,400
Apr 8, 2019$1,070$55,000
Apr 8, 2018—$40,200
Apr 8, 2017$1,422$36,700
Apr 8, 2016$1,422$35,400
Apr 8, 2015$1,422$35,400
Apr 8, 2013—$40,500
Apr 8, 2011—$40,100
Apr 8, 2010—$41,300
Apr 8, 2009—$46,800
Apr 8, 2007—$47,700
Apr 8, 2006—$50,700
Apr 8, 2005—$49,067
Apr 8, 2004—$47,500
Apr 8, 2002—$32,010
Apr 8, 2001—$31,018
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Local context around this listing
Sparta, MI • Kent County
Nearby cities
Byron CenterCaledoniaCedar SpringsGrand RapidsGrandvilleGreenvilleKentwoodRockford
Nearby zip codes
49345
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