NOT LISTED FOR SALE

149 N Elm St Sparta, MI 49345

Estimated Value: $235,000 - $277,000

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,526 Sq Ft
$171/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 13, 2014

Last sale price $90,001 $59 Per Sq Ft

Est. 190% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,583/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.47 Acre Lot
  • Living Room
  • 5-minute walk to Sparta Sports Park
  • Ridgeview Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Siding

About This Home

As of June 2014

Welcome to Historic Sparta, 30 minutes to Grand Rapids. Move right in , the home has been updated with replacement windows, new 95% furnace, electrical and new carpeting. The work is done, it is ready for new owners. The large living room and formal dining room are great for entertaining. A bonus room off the kitchen could be a main floor bedroom or playroom, office or used to expand the kitchen. Upstairs has a loft area, plus 3 bedrooms. The basement is dry with poured walls, ready for a future family room and extra bath. It also has a walkup exit to the outside. Relax on the side porch, watch the kids play or activities in Bayleat Park. The double lot offers space for a large garage, garden, and play area for the family.The double lot can be split per Sparta official. This home is j

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jean LaFave

Coldwell Banker AJS (28th St) Listed on: 04/16/2014

Co-Listed By

Dennis LaFave

Coldwell Banker AJS (28th St)

Last Buyer's Agent

Paul Schwallier

Great Lakes Signature Prop License #6502342888

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,869

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 0.47 Acre Lot

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,526 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,869

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1920
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Walk Out
  • LivingArea: 1526.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 89900.0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.47
  • Lot Size Area: 0.47
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20473.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2021
Sold by
Eberspeaker-Portko Marisa
Bought by
Portko Martin
Current Estimated Value
$260,682

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$104,500
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 2015
Sold by
Eberspeaker Portko Marisa A and Eberspeaker Marisa A
Bought by
Portko Martin J and Eberspeaker Portko Marisa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$86,450
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 16, 2014
Closed on
Jun 13, 2014
Sold by
Engle Carl R and Engle Mary
Bought by
Eberspeaker Marisa A
Seller's Agent
Jean LaFave
Coldwell Banker AJS (28th St)
Buyer's Agent
Paul Schwallier
Great Lakes Signature Prop
List Price
$89,900
Sold Price
$90,001
Premium/Discount to List
$101
0.11%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.99%
Original Mortgage
$88,369
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 3, 1998
Sold by
Larson Olive
Bought by
Engle Carl R and Engle Carl R
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Portko Martin -- None Listed On Document
Portko Martin J -- None Available
Eberspeaker Marisa A $90,000 Midstate Title Agency Llc
Engle Carl R $84,800 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Portko Martin $104,500
Previous Owner Portko Martin J $86,450
Previous Owner Eberspeaker Marisa A $88,369
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/13/2014 06/13/14 Sold $90,001 +0.1% $59 / Sq Ft
04/21/2014 04/21/14 Pending -- -- --
04/16/2014 04/16/14 For Sale $89,900 -- $59 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

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 $1,869 $103,200 $0 $0
2024 $1,869 $95,800 $0 $0
2023 $1,785 $85,600 $0 $0
2022 $2,093 $70,600 $0 $0
2021 $2,034 $63,100 $0 $0
2020 $1,635 $61,700 $0 $0
2019 $1,409 $57,700 $0 $0
2018 $1,939 $51,900 $0 $0
2017 $2,987 $45,100 $0 $0
2016 $1,773 $43,200 $0 $0
2015 -- $43,200 $0 $0
2013 -- $37,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Jean LaFave

    Coldwell Banker AJS (28th St)

  • D

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2014

    Dennis LaFave

    Coldwell Banker AJS (28th St)

  • Paul Schwallier

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Paul Schwallier

    Great Lakes Signature Prop

    (616) 490-0932

    1 in this area

    130 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 14018273

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-05-14-352-030

Michigan Kent County Sparta 49345

149 N Elm St, Sparta, MI

This home is located at 149 N Elm St, Sparta, MI 49345 since 16 April 2014 and is currently estimated at $260,581, approximately $170 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 149 N Elm St is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Ridgeview Elementary School, Appleview Elementary School, and Sparta Middle School.

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