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Last sold for $165,000 on Dec 16, 2022

252 W GARDNER ST

SPARTA, MI 49345
0
Baths
5.68 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$165,000 · Dec 16, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,817 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$102,000 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$92,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$204,000

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.45
57
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
7
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
58
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
76
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
29
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.21 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Industrial - Vacant Land
CountyKENT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.5.68
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Sparta Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Ridgeview Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.7 mi
H
Sparta Senior High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Sparta Area Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 49345These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.92
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.17

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,557
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.252 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$81,884
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$97,102
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.46%

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How this home compares

252 W Gardner St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Kent County

How it measures up in Sparta 49345

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sparta 49345.

Lot size5.68 ac
SmallerTypical 0.98 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

How 252 W Gardner St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSparta 49345Kent County
Lot sizebigger than5.68 ac89% of homes93% of homes

About 252 W Gardner St

When did 252 W Gardner St, Sparta, MI last sell?

252 W Gardner St, Sparta, MI last sold on Dec 16, 2022 for $165,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 252 W Gardner St, Sparta, MI?

252 W Gardner St, Sparta, MI is assigned to Sparta Middle School (middle), rated B; Ridgeview Elementary School (elementary); Sparta Senior High School (high), rated B. All sit in Sparta Area Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

What are the property taxes on 252 W Gardner St, Sparta, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 252 W Gardner St, Sparta, MI was $3,817. The county assessed it at $102,000.

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