$190,000
SOLD JUL 15, 2025

126 E Gardner St Sparta, MI 49345

-- Bed
-- Bath
-- Sq Ft
0.28 Acres

Recently Sold

9% Above List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Accessible Approach with Ramp
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Wood Siding
  • Sparta Senior High School Rated 9+
  • High Speed Internet

About This Home

As of July 2025

Spacious ranch-style duplex on a large lot, south of E. Division Street in downtown Sparta with central air, separate utilities and off-street parking. Apartment 1 has been fully renovated and is ready for its next occupant. Back porch has just been rebuilt, and includes an existing accessible ramp. Apartment 2 is home to a respectful long-term tenant who would love to stay. Close to shops, dining, and parks, this property offers solid rental income and future potential. Offers due 07/01/25 at 12pm

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Peter Bruinsma

Grand River Realty License #6502402583 Listed on: 06/25/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Peter Bruinsma

Grand River Realty License #6502402583 Listed on: 06/25/2025

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $596

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 93x133

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Basement

  • Michigan Basement

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Approach with Ramp
  • Accessible Ramps

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • 2 Units

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tenant pays for electric, gas
  • The owner pays for trash collection, water, sewer

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$596

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: 2 to 4 Units
  • Property Type: Multi Family
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: 2 to 4 Units
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 93x133
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • General Property Info:Total _pound_ Units: 2
  • General Property Info:Total _pound_ Bldgs: 1.0
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Substructure:Michigan Basement: Yes
  • Accessibility Feat:Ramped Entrance: Yes
  • Utilities Attached Electricity Connected: Yes
  • Utilities Attached Natural Gas Connected: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer5: Yes
  • Water:Public Water4: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily

Interior Features

  • Accessibility Features: Ramped Entrance
  • Basement: Michigan Basement
  • Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 175000.0
  • Number of Buildings: 1
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • General Property Info:Total Parking Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.28
  • Lot Size Area: 0.28
  • Lot Dimensions: 93x133
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12153.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Rental Info

  • Owner Pays: Trash Collection, Water, Sewer
  • Tenant Pays: Electric, Gas

Multi Family

  • Number of Units Total: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 596.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 25, 2025
Closed on
Jul 15, 2025
Sold by
Matthysse Stephanie and Matthysse Jeffrey
Bought by
Morse Jordan and Matthysse Jeffrey
Seller's Agent
Peter Bruinsma
Grand River Realty
Buyer's Agent
Peter Bruinsma
Grand River Realty
List Price
$175,000
Sold Price
$190,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
8.57%
Views
116
Current Estimated Value
$208,633

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$18,633
Avg. Annual Appreciation
23.11%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $190,000 Sun Title
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/15/2025 07/15/25 Sold $190,000 +8.6% --
07/04/2025 07/04/25 Pending -- -- --
06/25/2025 06/25/25 For Sale $175,000 -- --
Source: MichRIC

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $2,100 $107,500 $0 $0
2024 $2,100 $100,800 $0 $0
2023 $2,004 $90,200 $0 $0
2022 $2,662 $79,800 $0 $0
2021 $2,584 $68,600 $0 $0
2020 $1,833 $61,000 $0 $0
2019 $1,921 $49,800 $0 $0
2018 $2,353 $45,400 $0 $0
2017 $3,225 $40,500 $0 $0
2016 $2,243 $39,000 $0 $0
2015 -- $39,000 $0 $0
2013 -- $37,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Peter Bruinsma

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Peter Bruinsma

    Grand River Realty

    (616) 293-5731

    4 in this area

    193 Total Sales

    Peter Bruinsma
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 25030681

MichRIC

APN: 41-05-23-154-001

Michigan Kent County Sparta 49345

126 E Gardner St, Sparta, MI

Sold

MultiFamily

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