$255,000
SOLD DEC 6, 2024

171 N Elm St Sparta, MI 49345

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,220 Sq Ft
6,360 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$209 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Ridgeview Elementary School Rated A-
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 4-minute walk to Sparta Sports Park

About This Home

As of December 2024

Welcome to Sparta! This charming 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home is a delightful blend of comfort and convenience. Nestled in a friendly neighborhood, this residence offers a cozy living space perfect for families or first-time homebuyers. Step inside to find a bright, airy living room with large windows that invite natural light. The kitchen is well-appointed with ample counter space and modern appliances, ideal for culinary enthusiasts. Each bedroom is generously sized, providing a peaceful retreat. The single bathroom is tastefully designed and easily accessible. One of the standout features is the spacious deck, perfect for entertaining or enjoying quiet mornings with a cup of coffee. The backyard offers plenty of space for gardening or outdoor activities.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Childress

Childress & Associates Realty License #6502350386 Listed on: 10/04/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Don Scott

Five Star Real Estate (Main) License #6502381349

Five Star Real Estate (Main)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,505

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 6,360 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 77x79
  • Level Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,220 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Snack Bar or Counter

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Window Unit Heating System
  • Phone Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,505

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1930
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 77x79
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1220.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 3505.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Window Unit(s): Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Roofing:Asphalt2: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1220.0
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Pantry
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • LivingArea: 1220.0
  • Window Features: Screens, Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 255000.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Size Area: 0.15
  • Lot Dimensions: 77x79
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6360.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3505.0
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 4, 2024
Closed on
Dec 13, 2024
Sold by
Adler Malina Lynn
Bought by
Gonzales Jacob R and Gonzales Emily E
Seller's Agent
Michael Childress
Childress & Associates Realty
Buyer's Agent
Don Scott
Five Star Real Estate (Main)
List Price
$260,000
Sold Price
$255,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.92%
Views
54
Current Estimated Value
$250,426

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$4,574
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.35%
Original Mortgage
$257,575
Outstanding Balance
$256,218
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$1,814

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 7, 2022
Closed on
Jul 22, 2022
Sold by
Rickert and Zachary
Bought by
Adler Malina Lynn
Seller's Agent
Debbie Schuhman
Keller Williams GR East
Buyer's Agent
Michael Childress
Childress & Associates Realty
List Price
$194,900
Sold Price
$218,000
Premium/Discount to List
$23,100
11.85%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.81%
Original Mortgage
$168,000
Interest Rate
5.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 13, 2017
Closed on
Aug 3, 2017
Sold by
Mccormick Susan K and The Susan K Mccormick Protecti
Bought by
Rickert Courtney and Gustafson Zachary
Seller's Agent
Cheryl Grant
Keller Williams GR North
Buyer's Agent
Jesse Baragar
Baragar Realty
List Price
$119,000
Sold Price
$122,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,000
2.52%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.39%
Original Mortgage
$119,790
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 2015
Sold by
Mccormick Susan K
Bought by
Mccormick Susan K and Susan K Mccormick Protection T

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 2000
Sold by
Reinsma Matthew T and Reinsma Jennifer
Bought by
Mccormick Susan K and Mccormick Susan K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 1997
Bought by
Reinsma Matthew T and Mccormick Susan K
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $255,000 Sun Title
Warranty Deed $218,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $122,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $86,000 --
Warranty Deed $34,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $257,575 New Conventional
Previous Owner $168,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $9,777 FHA
Previous Owner $119,790 FHA
Previous Owner $7,328 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/06/2024 12/06/24 Sold $255,000 0.0% $209 / Sq Ft
10/30/2024 10/30/24 Pending -- -- --
10/10/2024 10/10/24 Price Changed $255,000 -1.9% $209 / Sq Ft
10/04/2024 10/04/24 For Sale $260,000 +19.3% $213 / Sq Ft
07/22/2022 07/22/22 Sold $218,000 +11.9% $179 / Sq Ft
07/11/2022 07/11/22 Pending -- -- --
07/07/2022 07/07/22 For Sale $194,900 +59.8% $160 / Sq Ft
08/03/2017 08/03/17 Sold $122,000 +2.5% $100 / Sq Ft
06/21/2017 06/21/17 Pending -- -- --
06/13/2017 06/13/17 For Sale $119,000 -- $98 / 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 $2,981 $112,900 $0 $0
2024 $2,981 $94,800 $0 $0
2023 $2,847 $84,500 $0 $0
2022 $2,108 $65,200 $0 $0
2021 $2,049 $61,100 $0 $0
2020 $1,647 $58,300 $0 $0
2019 $1,419 $53,300 $0 $0
2018 $1,953 $46,500 $0 $0
2017 $2,324 $37,900 $0 $0
2016 $1,427 $36,300 $0 $0
2015 -- $36,300 $0 $0
2013 -- $34,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 24052292

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-05-14-352-021